Refer a Client to CRTC · Costa Rica Treatment Center
A direct, straightforward referral process for professionals who trust their clients with us
If you are working with a client who needs residential addiction or mental health treatment and believe CRTC is the right fit, this page explains how referrals work and what your client can expect.
We make the referral process simple because we know your time is limited and your client's need is urgent.
Call or email our admissions team with the basics of the case. Gernot personally handles admissions calls and can often give you a clinical fit assessment in the first conversation.
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Clinical review
We review the case profile including presenting conditions, substances involved, prior treatment history, clinical complexity and the specific needs of the client. We will tell you honestly whether CRTC is the right fit.
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Client and family briefing
Once fit is confirmed, we provide information packages, virtual tours of both centers and direct conversations with the client and family. We understand this transition often needs careful handling.
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Admission and arrival
We coordinate the logistics of arrival including airport transfer. On arrival clients undergo a comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation before the treatment plan is finalized.
The information that helps us make a fast and accurate clinical assessment
You do not need to have a full clinical package ready before contacting us. A brief overview of the following is sufficient for an initial conversation:
Primary presenting substance or substances
Co-occurring mental health diagnoses or suspected presentations
Prior treatment history including centers attended and outcomes
Current level of motivation and resistance to treatment
Family situation and who is driving the admission decision
Nationality and location for logistics planning
Preferred program length and timeline if known
Any significant medical considerations
We treat adults 18 and above. We do not treat stand-alone eating disorders as a primary condition and are not the appropriate setting for active psychosis or schizophrenia. For all other presentations please reach out and we will assess fit directly.
Documentation and clinical handoff
A smooth clinical handoff supports the best outcomes for your client
We welcome any clinical documentation you are able to share including previous treatment records, psychiatric evaluations, medical history and current medication lists. This helps our clinical team prepare an individualized treatment plan before the client arrives.
We also provide referring professionals with appropriate clinical updates during the client's stay where the client has given consent, and can coordinate with your team on discharge planning where relevant.
What we treat
A broad clinical range built for complex presentations
Substances
Alcohol
Cocaine
Opioids
Benzodiazepines
Methamphetamine
Marijuana
Prescription drugs
Polysubstance
Mental health
Depression
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Burnout
Bipolar
ADHD
Co-occurring and dual diagnosis presentations
We do not treat stand-alone eating disorders as a primary condition and are not the appropriate setting for active psychosis or schizophrenia. Outside of these exclusions we work with a wide range of addiction and co-occurring mental health presentations.
Both centers run on a single clinical model, from medical detox through aftercare.
Program
CRTC operates two residential centers in Costa Rica under a single proprietary methodology: 4 Phases 1 Experience. Medical detox through residential treatment, outpatient and aftercare are all available within the same program.
Payment and insurance
CRTC is a private pay treatment center. We do not operate as an in-network insurance provider. However we assist clients in navigating out-of-network PPO reimbursement claims by providing supporting documentation and guidance where applicable.
San José · Rohrmoser
Structured urban residential
Capacity
Maximum 18 patients
Rooms
Shared and private rooms
From $8,950 / month
Atenas · Riverside
Private mountain retreat
Capacity
Maximum 10 patients
Rooms
All private rooms
From $14,350 / month
Programs are available at 30, 60, 90 and 120 days, with an average length of stay of 60 to 90 days. All fees are all-inclusive except medications required during detox or treatment. The 30-day relapse guarantee applies to clients who complete the full 120-day program.
