What to consider when thinking about how to start a rehab

Starting an addiction rehab program can be a complicated and arduous process. The first thing to consider is what you know about the treatment industry. Opening an alcohol or drug rehab can be a rewarding but also a labor-intensive and time-consuming process.

The first questions to ask yourself are; “why am I interested in starting an alcohol rehab? What kind of rehab do I want to open? And what do I need to learn in order to open one successfully?”

So why would someone open a drug rehab? There are many reasons. Most of the time people have a personal connection to addiction and recovery. Maybe a family member found recovery or maybe the person wanting to open the center has been to rehab and wants to make the experience better. Whatever your reason is, opening a drug treatment facility can be very rewarding.

What kind of treatment center do I want to open?

There are so many different kinds of addiction rehabs that choosing where to start can be confusing. There is detox, residential, inpatient, outpatient, day treatment, wilderness treatment, intensive outpatient, recovery coaching, and many more. Understanding what kind of treatment exists, also known as level of care, is only part of the process. Following that determination, one must figure out the financial pros and cons of each level of care.

Once you have chosen what type of treatment facility you want to open and the initial capital needed to launch it successfully, the next question is, what do I need to open it? For this answer, we must look state-by-state and determine what the licensing requirements are followed by all of the operational needs such as policy and procedures.

If you have answers to some of the questions above but don’t know how or where to start, contact Orion Treatment Consulting today for a free quote. We have opened over 20 treatment centers across 10 states and are intimately familiar with each part of the process.