Becoming a Client




So that we might properly assess and appropriately provide professional, comprehensivevocational and community living services, we feel that it is necessary to gather extensive information on each prospective client.
Thank you for making this significant time investment as you begin the Caramore admission process.
Please contact us with questions concerning admissions.

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Application Process: The application process typically involves the following fifteen steps:

1. An inquiry about the Caramore program is made

2. A brief initial screening is done to assess the client’s basic eligibility, and the overall need for services. 

 3.  A Caramore application is made available to interested individuals, whether from the Caramore website, or in person. The application packet includes information regarding staff qualifications, program policies, service fees, client rights and responsibilities, and the overall programmatic mission and functions.

4. The Caramore application is filled out, consent for release of information forms completed, and necessary information is gathered together. 

5. The Caramore application, release of information and pertinent information are sent to the Caramore office.

6. The Caramore application is reviewed by the Caramore Admissions Director.

 7. The Admissions Director contacts the prospective client and/or referent, and a tour is arranged of the Caramore Facility, along with a thorough assessment. 

 8. After the assessment, the Admissions Director sends the potential client’s signed Notification and Release form to obtain a criminal background check, and also sends consent for release of information forms to obtain medical records

 9. The potential client’s medical records and criminal background check are reviewed.  Additional services, records and or further testing may be requested.

10. A potential funding source is identified.   Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is typically the funding source.  Current VR clients should discuss Caramore services with their VR Counselors.  Individuals wanting information about Caramore private tuition payment policy should contact the Caramore office.

 11. A decision to schedule a 5-day program visit is reached.  This offers the applicant the opportunity to make an informed decision regarding program admission. The visit also gives Caramore and Vocational Rehabilitation the opportunity to further assess applicant’s appropriateness for admission.

 12. The visit is scheduled and occurs.  The visit lasts one week; generally, from 8:30am, Monday through 3:00 pm, Friday.  During the visit, the applicant is interviewed by members of the Caramore Staff and VR, and fully participates in the Caramore Employment Preparation and Residential Program.

13.  An admission decision is reached typically within five working days after the visit, and the applicant is notified of the decision.

14.  An admission date is set or the individuals’ name is placed on the Caramore waiting list and the individual is notified of his position on the waiting list. 

15.  If admission is denied, the applicant and/or the referral source are to be notified of the programs decision, its rationale and whenever possible, a recommendation for alternative services is given.  Due to the nature of mental illness, such notification may be communicated to the client by the person making the referral to Caramore.