A Saint Luke Institute evaluation integrates spiritual, psychological, and physical assessments to provide a comprehensive look at the whole person. Recommendations for treatment depend upon an accurate assessment of an individual’s problems.

The evaluation process usually takes five days. This comprehensive evaluation process uses a holistic approach that includes assessment of spiritual, physical and psychological domains. The following components are included:

• Laboratory tests and physical examination
  (some prior laboratory reports may be accepted)
• Clinical interview
• Psychosocial history interview
• Spiritual assessment
• Psychological evaluation
• Neuropsychological screening

The final component is the Evaluation Summary. After all the necessary data has been gathered, the Evaluation Team meets with the evaluee and, if possible, his or her superior, bishop, or representative. At this meeting the evaluation team reviews their findings and impressions, and makes recommendations. A detailed evaluation report is mailed within two weeks to the evaluee and, with the evaluee’s written permission, to the referral source.

Saint Luke Institute prides itself on flexibility in recommending a course of treatment tailored to the needs of the individual. Many times this will mean treatment on an outpatient basis; at times the best therapy for an individual will be at another institution; sometimes the recommended therapy is residential care at Saint Luke Institute. However, in any given year fewer than half of the evaluees are recommended for residential treatment.

If you would like to speak with someone regarding our Evaluation Services
please call 301-445-7970.

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Talitha-Life Women's Program
Halfway House Program
Continuing Care Program
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