I was encouraged by a Capstone dad to get the word out on our web site concerning what people get for their money at Capstone. His son had been a resident at other treatment centers and he was comparing the value of the Capstone experience to his experience at these other programs.

This is a breakdown of what Capstone offers:

• Capstone therapists have a 1 to 2 ratio to the residents so they can devote the necessary time, energy, and personal attention to their residents and families.
• The family participates in over sixty hours of family therapy (most of which are with their individual therapist) which includes phone therapy, Family Week, Family Retreat, and aftercare.
• The resident participates in four hours per week of individual therapy with their personal therapist.
• The resident participates in a duo with another Capstone therapist or other staff member 5 – 10 times; the duo does not count as a therapy session but instead as a connecting point to more Capstone people.
• The resident participates in one hour of Canine Therapy per day with their puppy, seven days per week plus two thirty minute canine-care sessions; one in the morning and one in the evening.
• The resident participates in three workouts per week including weight lifting and cardio conditioning.
• The resident participates in at least 15 hours of group therapy per week.
• The resident participates in Adventure Therapy on the ropes course once a week.
• The resident participates in Outdoor Adventures each Friday as a part of Displacement Therapy. Activities include fishing, caving, rock climbing and rappelling, hiking, canoeing and kayaking.
• The resident participates in a supervised three day solo experience.
• Each family, resident and parents, participates in aftercare with a one-hour phone therapy session per week for three months following graduation.
• Three great meals everyday prepared by Scott Hunt, retired US Navy Submarine Force, the best cook in Arkansas with the best homemade bread in the world.
• A solid preparation in the 12 Steps according to the Celebrate Recovery Program
• A therapy approach aimed at discovering the causes and addressing them in order to stop the symptoms instead of naming the symptoms only.
• A tried and true aftercare plan: a two-year game plan aimed at a paradigm shift of the heart and the skills necessary to cure the core so the symptoms stop and residents learn how to live a sober life that is healthy, fruitful, and fulfilling.
  The most intensive aftercare program in the country…read more (link to the Aftercare Program page)
  
  
  

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The cost of Capstone's program is $425 per day plus a one-time $400 fee for caving, rock climbing, rappelling, canoeing/kayaking, hiking, and fishing. The fishing gear pack includes rod and reel, baits, line, case, and everything needed for fishing several types of fish. Each resident keeps their fishing gear pack after he graduates.

The length of stay averages 3–3.5 months depending on therapy progress, behavior, admission dates and scheduling. The $425 daily fee covers the following:

• Daily treatment costs while the resident is here including therapy and living expenses. The living expenses range from food and toiletries (we provide all toiletry articles) to blankets and puppy food.
• Three months of weekly aftercare sessions with your Capstone therapist post graduation.
• One year comprehensive drug test kit which includes supplies for twice weekly urinalysis, alcohol breath analyzers, and adulteration testing.
• The first two Reunions following graduation which includes individual, family, and group therapy, accommodations, and meals.
• The One-Day Family Intensive during the fourth month post graduation in conjunction with the Relapse Prevention Tune Up for the son and his cluster mates.
• Two years of monthly check-in emails from the Personal Therapist.

The payment schedule is as follows:

• The first payment of $12,750 is paid at admission (plus the $400 Outdoor Adventure fee).
• The second payment of $12,750 is paid on the 60th day of treatment.
• The third payment of $12,750 is paid on the 90th day of treatment.
• Any remaining balance is due the Monday of Family Retreat.

Capstone will appropriately assist residents’ families in filing for insurance reimbursement. The family, as the responsible party for payment, must follow the payment protocol listed above. Insurance reimbursements will then be distributed to the responsible party.