For professionals · Costa Rica Treatment Center
A clinical partner you can trust with your most complex cases
We work closely with interventionists, clinicians and employers who share our commitment to lasting recovery. If you have a client, patient or employee who needs residential addiction treatment in a serious, individualized and internationally accredited program, we are here.
A dedicated pathway for each professional relationship
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Interventionists
We work with professional interventionists who are guiding families toward residential treatment. Clear clinical information, fast admissions response and a program built to handle the complexity that follows a successful intervention.
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Clinicians and therapists
Referring clinicians need to know their patient will receive serious, evidence-based care and that communication around treatment and discharge will be clear and professional. We take that responsibility seriously.
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Employers and HR professionals
When an employee needs help, discretion and speed matter. We work with employers and HR professionals to facilitate admissions quickly, confidentially and with minimal disruption.
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Ready to refer
If you have already assessed a client and are ready to discuss admission, use our dedicated referral pathway. Our clinical admissions team responds within hours.
Start a referral
What you need to know before making a referral
A straightforward process from referral to admission
We have designed our referral process to be as efficient as possible for professional partners. Our clinical admissions team responds to referral inquiries within hours.
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Contact us
Reach out via our referral form, phone or email. Share what you know about the client and their situation. No formal paperwork required at this stage.
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Clinical review
Our admissions team reviews the referral and assesses clinical fit. We will come back to you quickly with a recommendation and any questions.
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Family and client briefing
We work with you and the family to prepare the client for admission. We handle travel logistics and airport transfer.
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Admission and ongoing communication
Once admitted, we maintain clear communication with designated referring professionals throughout treatment and at discharge.
A program built by someone who lived it
CRTC was founded by Gernot Holtz, who experienced addiction and recovery firsthand before building a treatment center. That lived perspective shapes every aspect of how the program operates, from the philosophy of individualized care to the no-expulsion commitment to the post-discharge guarantee.
For professionals making referrals, that foundation matters. You are not sending your client to an institutional program built from a business model. You are sending them to a program built from genuine understanding of what recovery actually requires.
Questions professionals ask most often
How quickly can you admit a referred client?
In many cases we can arrange admission within 24 to 48 hours of completing the clinical review and enrollment process. We understand that timing is often critical in these situations.
What clinical information do you need for a referral?
A brief summary of the client's substance use history, any known co-occurring mental health conditions, current medications and any relevant medical history. We do not require formal documentation at the initial stage.
Do you communicate with the referring professional during treatment?
Yes. With appropriate consent we maintain communication with designated referring professionals throughout treatment and coordinate around discharge planning.
What conditions are you equipped to treat?
We treat the full range of substance use disorders alongside co-occurring depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, burnout, bipolar disorder and ADHD. We do not treat active psychosis, schizophrenia or stand-alone eating disorders as primary conditions.
Is CRTC accredited?
Yes. CRTC is fully licensed and accredited by IAFA and the Ministry of Health of Costa Rica. Our English-speaking clinical team holds internationally recognized credentials.
What does treatment cost?
CRTC is a private pay center. Pricing varies by location and room type. We are happy to provide full pricing information directly.
Our clinical admissions team responds within hours
Whether you have a client ready for admission or simply want to explore whether CRTC is the right fit, our team is here. We work with professional partners at every stage of the referral process.
All referral inquiries are handled with complete confidentiality