Programme - Hesketh King

Referrals are accepted only through registered social workers.
Where possible, applicants are interviewed and assessed prior to admission.
Pre-admission counselling by the referring social worker serves as motivational preparation for treatment.
Admission criteria, policy, and available admission times are communicated to referral agencies and the public.
Upon programme completion, patients are referred back to their external social worker for aftercare.

Entry dates and times are flexible.
Admissions are prioritised according to clinical indicators such as urgency, risk, and impact on patients, families, and communities.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Male, 19 years and older.
Diagnosed with acute or chronic alcohol/drug dependency.
Resident of the Western Cape Province (for Department of Social Development subsidised beds).
Family support: parents/family must commit to regular visits and participation in the family programme (except where distance prevents this).
Self-motivated to pursue a substance-free lifestyle.
Psychiatrically stable; applicants on medication must supply enough for the full 9-week programme, with a valid prescription.
Cognitively and emotionally able to benefit from the programme.
Free from conflicting obligations (e.g. court cases) during the 9-week stay.

Applicants will not be admitted if:

Substance abuse is not the primary issue (psychiatric/medical issues must be treated first).
Physical assistance with daily living is required.
They are acutely psychotic, suicidal, or not detoxified from heroin/alcohol.
Constant supervision is necessary for safety.

Only applicants who meet criteria through pre-admission screening will be admitted.
Assessment includes:
- Substance use history and timeframe.
- Psychiatric observation (DSM-V or ICD-11).
- Intoxication status and need for detoxification.
- Brief social history and needs assessment.
Application documents are reviewed by the Case Manager and Medical Department.
Motivated applicants who qualify are placed on a waiting list.
The Admissions Officer then arranges an assessment date with the applicant, social worker, family member, or court.

Applicants who meet requirements may be admitted on the same day for the full 9-week inpatient programme.

]To initiate admission, the following must be submitted to the Admissions Officer:

Comprehensive Psychosocial Report (Admission Form) by a registered social worker.
Individual Development Plan (IDP) by the external social worker.
Medical certificate and dental form by a medical professional.
Psychiatric report confirming stability if a pyschiatric diagnosis has been confirmed.
R1200 non-refundable patient contribution fee.

Applicants must arrive at 09h00 with items listed in the “What to Bring” document.
On arrival:
- Medical testing for alcohol and drugs is conducted.
- Admission forms must be completed by the applicant and one family member/significant other:
  - Admission contract.
  - Patient Data Form.
  - Dismissal and Criminal Offences Policy.
  - SACENDU (MRE) statistical form.
Personal belongings will be searched for prohibited items (e.g., substances, weapons). Any found will be confiscated. Discovery of such items after family/significant others have left may result in immediate dismissal.

If a patient signs a Refusal of Treatment (ROT) form or is discharged for disciplinary reasons:

Family/significant others must collect the patient during normal working hours (unless alternative arrangements are made).
If the patient is not collected, he will be transported to Klapmuts SAPD Station for collection.