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Family Involvement and Visiting

What's expected from parents and other family members after admission?

Family members are an important part of treatment and recovery. In many instances, therapy or education sessions that include family members are provided. Please note that only with the patient's written and verbal consent will we contact identified family members and schedule a telephone or face-to-face session to discuss treatment progress and any recommendations for continuing care following treatment.

  • Inpatient Hospitalization:
    The social worker/counselor works with the individual and her/his family to assess what level of care is needed after the inpatient stay, and then to help make arrangements for that level of care. They will work with the patient and family to anticipate issues that may arise after the inpatient hospitalization, and then help the individual and family develop a plan that best meets that patient's recovery needs. Families of patients will likely be requested to participate in one to two family sessions during the treatment stay. These sessions are helpful in providing updates of treatment progress, offering the family an opportunity to voice questions and concerns, and discussing follow-up treatment options.
  • Residential Treatment:
    Just as in the inpatient program, families are expected to participate in the treatment process by attending family sessions and group education. Residential care also focuses on developing a thorough discharge plan for when the resident returns home.
  • Partial Hospitalization and Day Treatment:
    Individual and/or family therapy may be recommended in the partial hospitalization program. This treatment service is not offered by Rogers Memorial Hospital; if your family member has an outpatient therapist, he/she will continue to be the primary provider of individual or family therapy. Our staff will offer referrals to appropriate providers if your family member does not currently have an outpatient therapist. We work closely with your family member's current outpatient providers or assist him/her with finding an outpatient therapist to maximize the gains made during his/her stay at our hospital.