The Shoulder requires an assessment prior to admission into
   any of our treatment services.

  • Those who are local to Baldwin County and Mobile may schedule an assessment at one of
           The Shoulder's two offices. An assessment requires a non-refundable fee of $50.

  • Those who are not local to the Mobile area should contact the mental health department in their
           county, and schedule a substance abuse assessment. Ask the facility to send the
           completed assessment to The Shoulder by FAX to determine whether we are the right
           placement for treatment. FAX number: 251-626-2388.

For more information, or to schedule an assessment, please call:
             Daphne office: 251-626-2199     OR      Foley Office: 251-943-7950

  • ONLY potential clients who are incarcerated, or who live in a county in which there is no mental
    health facility available, may download the following screening material. If neither of these
    exceptions apply, the paperwork will not be accepted for potential admission.




Other requirements for potential clients include:
Outpatient and Residential programs
  • A minimum age of 18
  • A driver's license or valid picture identification card
  • A social security card
Residential program only
  • A work-ready physical from a doctor
  • A current (within the last 6 months) TB test
  • Proof of registration and automobile insurance if clients intend to operate a vehicle while in the
    residential program.  A counselor must approve a client’s privilege to operate a vehicle.
  • A residential client must obtain full-time (40 hour per week) employment. If a client does not
    have a job, he has 10 business days after admission to obtain gainful employment.


PLEASE NOTE: The Shoulder is not a medical facility, and cannot admit someone who needs medical
supervision during detoxification. A client is required to be detoxified from alcohol and drugs PRIOR to
admission to any of our programs.
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