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BRIDGEPOINT APPLICATION PROCEDURE
& INFORMATION FOR OUT OF PROVINCE ADULTS
FIRST THINGS FIRST...Please read all information carefully.
SECOND...
Saskatchewan Health recognizes the need for an intensive rehabilitation program for eating disorders as part of the continuum of service. Provincial funding covers the $450/day cost for Saskatchewan residents to attend BridgePoint programming. Please check with your Provincial Health Department regarding funding. Out of Province people wishing to participate in BridgePoint Programming are responsible for the $350/day cost, as well as all other expenses. You may choose to investigate other possible sources of funding such as Blue Cross. An Out of Province Service Agreement will be required.
THIRD...
Our application package is in three parts. You (client) complete Part A. Part A includes the Referral Data Base , also Questions 1-4.
Part B refers to Service Provider Data , and is usually completed by the Primary Worker. The Primary Worker is your counselor or therapist. He/She is the individual who will be your contact person before, during, and after the program—the person who will commit to being involved with your follow up services . For this reason, if you are not presently working with a counselor or therapist, please approach your local agencies to set up services for yourself or contact BridgePoint for assistance. Once you complete Part A , take the application form to your Primary Worker. He/She will complete Part B , and make a formal referral to BridgePoint by sending both Parts A & B to us. Parts A and B of the application must reach us as soon as possible and at least two weeks prior to the program. These processes take time; therefore we encourage you to begin as soon as possible.
We also require confirmation that you are medically stable. This information is the responsibility of your physician. Part C Confidential Medical Information form, (CLICK HERE FOR A MEDICAL
FORM), is to be given to your physician. Your physician will complete this form. He/She will send Part C to BridgePoint two weeks prior to attending a program. If you are not currently seeing a physician, please contact one. Once again, it is important to consider the timing that is involved to schedule medical appointments, to undertake lab work, and to process the results. It may take up to two weeks to process some lab results, therefore please make your scheduled appointment for one month prior to Orientation.
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The physician is responsible for communicating with the provincial health authority, to include their written recommendation that the client attend BridgePoint programming. The provincial health authority is responsible to execute the Out of Province Service Agreement.
(CLICK HERE FOR OUT OF PROVINCE SERVICE AGREEMENT FORM)
SERVICE PROVIDER REFERRALS
Primary Worker - Counselor/Therapist
Ideally clients will have met enough times with their Primary Worker to establish a working relationship. The client's Primary Worker is responsible for *the referral process, *consulting with the BridgePoint Team, as required, during programming, *ongoing client support/counseling, and *follow-up services. He/She will also provide a letter outlining the length of therapeutic relationship, current focus, and any other significant clinical information that is necessary to best support the client during her stay at BridgePoint. Refer to Part B for details about the provision of supplemental information.
The Primary Worker will also verify that the client has appropriate information for their own, as well as Family & Friends, participation in programming.
(CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION FOR ADULT PROGRAM)
(CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS ADULT PROGRAM)
In the event of early program conclusion, regardless of the nature and source of request, a three-way conference call (client, primary worker, and BridgePoint team member) is required prior to the client's departure.
BridgePoint must receive the referral information as soon as possible and at least two weeks prior to the program.
BridgePoint will contact the Primary Worker to arrange midway and closure conference calls. Conference calls take place during Modules 1 and 2, providing you (our client) with an opportunity to dialogue about your BridgePoint experience with a member of your Home Support Team.
Physician
Ideally the client will have seen their physician enough times so that a working relationship has been established.
The client's Physician must pre-approve the client's medical fitness for attendance in a BridgePoint program. They must also conduct a medical examination, and complete Part C Confidential Medical Information form for submission to BridgePoint.
The physician will also provide any other significant medical information that might be necessary to sustain the client's safety while attending the program, and he/she consult with BridgePoint, as required, during programming.
BridgePoint must receive the medical documentation two weeks prior to the program.
STRUCTURE FOR SAFETY
The BridgePoint model is holistic in approach and complements other services. Our team includes a Registered Nurse and we have Medical Health Facilities on call and accessible within 20 minutes (hospitals, doctors, nurses).
BRIDGEPOINT'S CLIENT ASSESSMENT
PROCESS
BridgePoint will support the application process, tracking incoming documentation and seeking clarification to any questions that arise. Following our verification that all the necessary components of the referral/application have been satisfied, all form completed and received, BridgePoint will contact the client to confirm they are registered for participation in a four-day Orientation Session. During the orientation, the BridgePoint team will conduct an ”in depth” personal history with the client so that both the client and BridgePoint may ascertain the "readiness" of each individual, and "appropriateness" of our intensive residential program. The Orientation Program is a prerequisite to further programming. Orientation is intentionally presented in the same manner as the intensive rehabilitation program, allowing the client an opportunity to experience “BridgePoint”, so that they may make their own choice in deciding whether they wish to participate in the Module 1.
FAMILY & FRIENDS PROGRAMMING
Program clients are strongly encouraged to choose and invite caring person(s)
to participate in specified Family/Friends programming. At BridgePoint, we believe
this is an integral part of any recovery process. Please give the enclosed Family & Friends package to people you would like to invite.
Family/Friends programming provides an opportunity to learn more about eating disorders, experience some of BridgePoint's programming, meet other support people and explore “being there” for a loved one in recovery. Family/Friends programming is offered in 2-day sessions during Orientation/Assessment Sessions, and in 3-day sessions during modular programming.
Please note Family/Friends are responsible for their own accommodation(s). Please
see list of available accommodations. Meals are provided at BridgePoint as part
of programming and anyone wishing to make a contribution or donation is encouraged to approach a BridgePoint team member. (Registration Charity #1067172-11).
APPLICATION CONFIRMATION
After the Orientation Session, a BridgePoint team member will contact each client to discuss/confirm participation in Module 1.
Please share all information with your Home Team Members.
At Bridgepoint, we invite you to seek clarification from us at any stage of the application process. There is usually a team member available to take your call during regular office hours, also Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Please telephone (306-935-2240), or fax (306-935-2241). Our email address is Bridgepoint@sasktel.net
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