2.)  What is the average length of stay?
Although lengths of stay vary from patient to patient, our usual length of stay is 23 days.

3.)  Is the facility JCAHO or CARF accredited?
The Friary is accredited by CARF for services to adults in the areas of Detoxification, Residential Treatment, Partial Hospitalization and Outpatient Treatment.

4.)  Does the facility have a warm and caring environment?
The Friary is located on Pensacola Bay. The property was originally a retreat for Franciscan monks and retains much of the spirituality and charm from that period. The grounds are in the traditional Old Pensacola style with azalea bushes and live oaks with Spanish moss. The entire Friary staff are aware of the difficultys associated with coming into treatment and make every effort to make you feel welcome and safe.

5.)  What are your staffs qualifications?
Our Medical Director is certified as an Addictionologist, that is, a doctor who specializes in treating addiction. Each of our nurses has been with us from 9 to 20 years. Our therapy staff have many years of experience in this area. Many of our staff are in a recovery program of their own.

6.)  What is the cost of your program?
The 23 day program costs $12,000.

7.)  Are there any additional costs?
Our fee is inclusive of all costs relating to the treatment of addiction. This includes our physicians services as well.

8.)  Will my insurance cover all or part of the cost?
Many insurance policies cover treatment for alcoholism and addiction. We are providers for many area and national managed care companies. Our staff will be happy to assist you in finding out the kind and amount of coverage your policy offers.

9.)  What types of programs do you offer?
We offer four levels of care including two residential and two outpatient. Residential services are Detoxification and Rehabilitation. Outpatient services are Partial Hospitalization (Day Treatment) and Intensive Outpatient Program (3 mornings a week). Many patients move through several levels of care during their treatment program.

10.)  Does your program involve family members?
A family education day is conducted every Friday. Continuing Care groups for family and patients are also offered. Limited visitation is also available for family members.

11.)  What kind of follow-up does your facility offer?
Weekly Continuing Care meetings are held at The Friary, in Pensacola and in Ft. Walton Beach. Alumni can attend these as long as they wish. Following discharge, calls are placed on a regular basis by the Continuing Care Coordinator. We work with patients who live outside the area to connect them with their area resources.

12.)  How can Alumni stay involved?
Our Alumni Association meets each month. They provide a structure for maintaining contact with The Friary and helping new patients. Projects range from planning social activities to assisting patients to make the transition from treatment to their homes. Staff are also available to answer questions and give support once the patients has left treatment.