| While we have tried to
list the most frequently asked questions about coming
into treatment, Please don't hesitate to contact our
Admissions Department with any questions that you may
have at 800-397-3006 or 
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1. Confidentiality
2. Smoking
3. Medication
4. How much spending money will I need?
5. How do I get to Treatment? Can I bring
my car?
6. Linens and laundry..........
7. Can I bring my laptop? What about my
cell phone?
8. Do you have room service? How about
a maid?
9. Telephone access and mail.......
10. What do I bring with me?
11. I want to work/go to school..........
Confidentiality
Confidentiality in all phases of treatment is expected
of all clients and staff. During your stay at Turning
Point, you will be discussing many confidential issues.
Anything discussed during your stay in treatment will
be confidential within the treatment team. Confidentiality
is an important part of our program. The treatment team
will respect your rights of confidentiality, and we
insist that clients respect other client's rights as
well.
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Smoking
Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the facility
and grounds except in designated smoking areas. Fire
regulations prohibit smoking in bedrooms. Smoke-free
homes are available.
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Medication
Clients are required to give all personal medications
(including prescriptions, over-the-counter medications,
and vitamins) to the nursing staff upon admission. Doctor's
orders must accompany all medications. When possible,
we prefer clients to bring the actual medication instead
of prescriptions. No oral medications will be accepted
for use by the client unless they are in tamper-proof
containers, unopened, and properly labeled. Over-the-counter
medications are to be purchased after admission to treatment.
All medications are kept in a locked cabinet, and clients
dispense their own medication while being monitored
by staff per physician directions. (Clients who wish
to use their health insurance for medications are asked
to bring their prescription card to treatment). Clients
are responsible to purchase their own medications. We
will assist in management of funds through the client's
escrow account.
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How much spending money
do I need?
Turning Point of Tampa recommends an escrow account
be set up for all clients. It is suggested an initial
$250-$300 be deposited in this account for medications,
medical bills, toiletries, cigarettes, and spending
money.
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How do I get to treatment?
Can I bring my car?
You are responsible for making your own travel arrangements
to treatment. Clients who choose air transportation
may fly from their area to Tampa International Airport
or Clearwater/St. Petersburg Airport. If you are traveling
by plane, Turning Point of Tampa will be happy to meet
you when you disembark. You may bring your car to treatment
with you. However, only clients who achieve Levels II
and III are permitted to use their own automobiles for
personal transportation. A current driver's license
and appropriate insurance will be verified by Turning
Point. Turning Point does provide van transportation
to take clients to the office, doctor appointments,
grocery shopping, and 12-Step meetings.
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Linens and Laundry
You will need twin-size bed linens, a blanket, pillow,
and bath towels. Washers and dryers are available and
Turning Point supplies laundry soap and cleaning supplies.
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Can I bring my laptop?
How about my cell phone?
In an effort to help clients remain focused on their
treatment needs and goals, cell phones, laptop computers,
and pagers are not permitted.
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Room and Maid Service
Taking care of personal responsibility is one of the
steps towards ongoing recovery. Therefore, you will
responsible for meeting your own personal needs regarding
the upkeep of your living quarters.
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Telephone Access/Mail
Telephones are available in all residences. Local calls
are free-of-charge. All phones have standard long distance
blocks. For long distance calls, you may call collect
or use a calling card. Collect calls to your residence
are not allowed. We ask you to be courteous to the other
members of your household and limit phone usage. Once
you arrive at Turning Point, you may give your residence
telephone number to your family and friends. You may
send and receive mail at the Turning Point office.
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What do I bring with
me?
Dress for therapy should be casual and in good taste.
Jeans, pants, sweats, and shorts are appropriate. We
encourage you to dress in a non-distracting but comfortable
manner. All facilities are air conditioned so lightweight
jackets and sweaters are recommended. Clothing which
advertises alcohol or drugs is inappropriate. Please
bring the following items with you:
1. Big Book and other 12-Step materials, if available.
2. Casual clothes
3. Twin-sized bed linens, blanket and pillow
4. Bath towels
5. Personal toiletries
6. An alarm clock (CD/alarm clock is permitted but no iPods or MP3 players)
7. One form of photo identification
8. Insurance information and prescription card, if applicable
9. Bathing suit, beach towel, sunscreen
10. Medication prescriptions, if applicable
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Work and School
Employment, school attendance, and/or community involvement
is an integral and important facet of the Turning Point
program. However, due to the intensive treatment schedule,
only Level II and Level III clients are permitted to
work, attend school, or perform volunteer service.
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