Criteria for Admissions
The Admissions Office accepts Medicaid and Aetna. If St. Christopher’s Inn is not currently in network with your plan, we may be able to develop a Single Case Rate Agreement with your carrier. Additionally, in order to be accepted for admission into the shelter and/or treatment program at St. Christopher’s Inn, you must meet the following:
- Male
- Aged 18 or over
- Medically Stable
- Psychiatrically Stable
We Require:
- Completion of our referral form
- Men to be medically and psychiatrically stable
- Immediate medical care to be addressed prior to admission
- Insurance Information:
- Please note we accept:
- Medicaid (active, pending, and most Medicaid Managed Care Payers)
- Affinity / Molina
- Amidacare
- CDPHP
- Empire / Anthem Healthplus
- Fidelis
- HIP / GHI Medicaid (parent company is Emblem with Value Options, also MA)
- Metroplus
- United Healthcare
- Private Insurances accepted at SCI:
- Aetna
- CDPHP (Capital District Physicians Health Plan)
- Medicaid (active, pending, and most Medicaid Managed Care Payers)
- Please note we accept:
**At this time, we are unable to accept: Medicare; Centers Plan for Health Living, LLC; Emblem/HIP/GHI Commercial Private; Excellus Health Plan; MVP Managed Care for 820; VNS Choice Select Health SNP; and Village Senior Services Corp.**
When Available:
- Medical history with chest x-ray or PPD
- Pychiatric evaluation for men on psychotropic medications
Accommodations at SCI is a dormitory residence setting. We provide care that is both short and long term (6+ months). For men requiring medically managed detox, please complete prior to admission at SCI.
Connect with Us:
- Admissions & In-take: 845-335-1020
- Outreach: 845-335-1022
- Email us at: SCIAdmissions@AtonementFriars.org
If you are being referred for admission to St. Christopher’s Inn by another agency such as a detoxification unit, an inpatient rehabilitation program, or a crisis center, please have a staff member at the referring agency complete the form below. The more information provided the better to ensure a timely scheduled bed date if the client is deemed appropriate for treatment.
Complete our referral form to start your admission process:
