Admissions

It is our intention to accept for admission any individual with a disability whose needs are compatible with the structure, staff, and other Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) resources. Primary consideration is given to DRS clients pursuing vocational goals. For non-DRS referrals, contact the Admissions Department directly for the application process.

• Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically stable and have a favorable prognosis to complete and benefit from the services requested. Applicants with a psychiatric diagnosis must show six (6) consecutive months stability in the community. Exceptions to the six months stability may be considered if the consumer is willing to participate in an outpatient evaluation at WWRC to determine feasibility for services and admission contingencies.
   
• Current documentation from a physician, mental health or other professional providing treatment, or diagnostic services may be requested.
   
• Applicants with a history of substance abuse must have six (6) consecutive months of documented abstinence or demonstrated completion of intense substance abuse treatment and active participation in a substance abuse aftercare program (12-step support groups alone do not qualify as intense treatment or aftercare). Exception may be considered if the consumer is willing to participate in an outpatient evaluation at WWRC to determine feasibility for services and admission contingencies.
   
• Applicant's current behavior will not jeopardize the health, safety, or rehabilitation program of self or others at the Center.
   
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be admitted for residential services, unless they are requesting a program designed and staffed for minors.
   
• Applicants must be willing and able to comply with WWRC community living standards (Rules & Regulations).
   
• Applicants, in conjunction with the referral source, have a viable plan for community reintegration (discharge plan ) addressing residential options as well as community support service needs.
   
• Applicants must have an identified funding source. All funding sources, especially Medicare, Medicaid, Anthem, and any other third party insurers should be listed, even if a client is DRS sponsored.
   
• Applicants must have an identified funding source. All funding sources should be identified to the extent possible, especially third party insurers and primary care physicians.
   
• Applicants must have any court charges against them settled prior to seeking admission. Cases that are pending adjudication through the judicial system will not be considered. WWRC is not an alternative placement option.