Application Process

Applying to our neuro-affirming young adult program

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 appropriate 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.

Referring Phone Call

Initial Evaluation

After contacting our admissions team, we will reach out through email, phone, or the online form. 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, typically a parent, mental health provider, or placement consultant, to conduct a thorough assessment regarding the applicant’s compatibility with our program.

Review of Supporting Materials

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.

Phone Call with Caregiver or Parent

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.

Phone Call with Provider

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.

Phone Call with Applicant

Conversation with the potential young adult client

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

Program Tour

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 $18,500 a month and our fees cover all costs related to setting up the program for a new client.

While Rubedo is not in-network with insurance providers, families can partner with Bridgeway Billing to receive monthly superbills. These document the clinical services rendered that month, and can be submitted by Rubedo families for out-of-network reimbursement. Please click the link below to complete a verification of benefits through Bridgeway Billing.

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.