Admission Criteria
Our application takes a while to get through - plan on 30-45 minutes. Technical issues do happen, so we encourage you to create a login to save your application as you work so that you can come back to it later and have a copy should technical issues occur.
RSM may not be equipped to provide the necessary care for women with severe and/or pervasive mental illness. Potential residents will be asked to disclose their mental health history, including prior counseling, diagnoses, medications, and hospitalizations. All admittance decisions will be made on a case by case basis by RSM staff.
Women who currently have custody of their child(ren) must make provisions for their child(ren) to be in temporary custody with a trusted party while at RSM. RSM is willing to assist in this process. RSM will assist in making arrangements for approved visitations with child(ren).
A fully completed application is required. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Women will be asked to disclose information regarding their history and experience, including substance abuse and mental health information, in order for staff to determine if RSM is able to best meet their needs. Once the application is submitted, staff will thoroughly review it to determine the potential resident’s eligibility for the program. If it is determined that the applicant meets initial criteria, an applicant interview will be conducted to determine if RSM is an appropriate fit. If a decision is reached to invite the applicant into the program, the applicant will then be contacted by RSM staff for additional instructions regarding the move in process. If not admitted to the program, appropriate referrals will be given. Throughout this process, RSM staff will make every effort to provide follow-up and feedback in a timely manner.