Questions to Ask a Treatment Center

Questions to Ask a Treatment Center, The Details

Choosing a treatment center for someone you love feels heavy. You want to get it right. The good news is that a few direct questions tell you most of what you need to know. Ask them of every center you call, including this one.

Start with the basics of quality and care:

• Is the center licensed and accredited? Ask who accredits them and when they were last reviewed.
• Who provides the clinical care? Ask about the counselors, therapists, and medical staff who work directly with clients.
• How does the center involve family? Ask about visits, family therapy, and how you stay informed.

Then look past the first month:

• What does aftercare planning include? A solid plan starts early, not on the last day.
• How does the center measure outcomes? Ask what "success" means to them and how they track it.

Trust the answers, and trust your gut. A good team will welcome these questions. If a center gets defensive, that tells you something too.