Application Process

The application process for our young adult program is primarily geared toward assessing the applicant’s suitability for Rubedo. If you’re seeking some basic guidelines on determining goodness of fit, please refer to our Client Profile page. It’s important to note that we retain the discretion to decline enrollment for any applicant deemed incompatible with the program. Considering the distinctive nature of each application, certain steps detailed below might not be applicable. Below is a description of the steps involved in the application process for our program for neurodivergent young adults. 

Initial Evaluation 

Once an Admissions Inquiry Form has been completed, a member of our admissions team will promptly schedule a phone call or Zoom meeting with the referring party. This initial interaction typically serves as the primary step in the application process. During this conversation, a Rubedo admissions team member engages with the referring party, often an educational consultant, to conduct a thorough assessment regarding the applicant’s compatibility with our program.

Thorough Assessment

Our clinical team reviews pertinent psychological evaluations, psychiatric evaluations, and other paperwork provided to us in support of an individual’s application to the program. 

Family Engagement 

Following the comprehensive documentation review, a phone call or Zoom meeting between a Rubedo admissions team member and an applicant’s parents and/or caregiver is completed. 

Treatment Team Discussion 

A phone call between a Rubedo admissions team member and a recent treatment provider for the applicant, usually a therapist or psychiatrist is completed. 

Conversation with the potential young adult client 

A phone call between a Rubedo admissions team member and the potential client themselves is completed. 

Visit our young adult program! 

We schedule a program tour for a client and/or their sponsoring family members if interested. We conduct tours primarily on Mondays, Thursdays, or Fridays. 

Program Cost 

Rubedo is a private pay young adult program and we do not accept insurance. The program cost is $17,000 a month and our fees cover all costs related to setting up the program for a new client. 

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While Rubedo does not accept insurance, families can still seek reimbursement from their insurance company for Rubedo services. To aid families in this process, we have partnered with SJ Health Insurance Advocates (SJHIA), a health insurance claims management and advocacy firm which will act as a personal representative to help you navigate the process and maximize your reimbursement. For more information about SJHIA, connect with our admissions team. 

Availability and Openings 

We will let you know if space is available upon applying to Rubedo. Please note that applying to an open bed in the program does not guarantee that the bed will be available if you decide to enroll. We accept ongoing applications for open beds until those spaces are filled. For this reason, we will work as expeditiously as we can on our end to complete your application. We recommend that you also work expeditiously through all the necessary steps you will need to finalize a decision to enroll.