Saratoga Campus

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What to bring

  • insurance card (please bring primary and secondary)
  • credit card or check for co-pay

  • medications not on our formulary like birth control pills

  • enough clothing for 5 days (each cottage has a washing machine & dryer)
  • a sweatshirt or jacket depending on weather
  • footwear without lace if possible (otherwise we will remove the laces)
  • comfortable, casual clothing, active and sleep wear
  • socially appropriate clothing (no cropped tops or revealing clothes)
  • unopened shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, unopened liquid soap,
  • brush, comb and other personal hygiene items that do not contain alcohol and are not in aerosol containers

  • some rooms can get hot or cold so bring layers (1-2 sweatshirts)

What to leave at home

To ensure safety, privacy, confidentiality and a substance-free environment, you should leave the following items at home:

  • valuable or difficult-to-replace items like jewelry, designer clothing, and cash
  • electronic, photographic, and recording devices (cell phones, air pods, radios with cords, cameras, smart watches, meta glasses)
  • marijuana (even if prescribed or medicinal)
  • smoke and nicotine products (vape, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, matches, lighter)
  • clothing or footwear with drawstrings or laces, as well as belts or scarves
  • clothing with images or slogans invoking alcohol, drugs, sex, or gangs
  • sheets, towels, comforters, and pillows (we provide these)
  • stuffed animals (we can provide)
  • weapons or potentially dangerous personal items (pocketknife, scissors, razor, hair dryer, mirror, nail file)
  • products that contain alcohol or in aerosol containers
  • plastic bags

All patients’ belongings are searched by staff upon admission and at staff’s discretion to protect you and other patients during your stay

Visitor Information

All visitors must be pre-approved adults (over 18 years old). Please follow these guidelines

  • For child and adolescent patients, only parents or legal guardians can visit

  • Visits per patient are limited to two per week, one hour per visit unless alternative arrangements are made

  • Visitors check in at the Woodlawn building, show ID, get an ID badge, and the unit is notified

  • Leave cell phones and any photographic or recording equipment in the car

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Food & Allergies

Can I bring food from home?

Check with the nursing staff on the unit about what is allowed for visits:

  • Food delivery services are not allowed
  • Please don’t share with other patients, who may have food allergies or dietary restrictions
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Picky Eaters

We know some patients are picky eaters, which is why we have foods that are always available in the dining room. In addition, our Dietary Team, which includes a registered dietician, works with patients to address their dietary needs.

Dining Room Always Available Menu

  • Sunflower butter and jam on a wheat sandwich
  • Penne pasta with marinara or Alfredo sauce or butter and parmesan cheese
  • Turkey frank on a bun
  • Chicken salad
  • American cheese slices
  • White bread and wheat bread
  • Salad bar with Ranch and Italian Dressing

Staying Hydrated

We know teenagers and some adults do not like drinking water. That is why we provide Crystal Light, Gatorade, and offer fruit infused water.

Dietary Consults

The Dietary Team automatically consults on the following patients:

  • reported 10-pound weight loss within the past three months.
  • adults with BMI less than 18% or children (under age 18) with BMI less than 15%
  • active food restriction or purging

  • ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) or food texture issues

  • food allergies
  • gluten free
  • vegetarian
  • kosher
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Learning Center

School is a critical part of normal development for all children and adolescents. We recognize that in many cases school is a significant stressor in our patients’ lives. We provide instruction in academic subjects, and help students develop and reinforce socialization skills.

The school program is a core component of the evaluation and treatment milieu. Our program provides diagnostic data, helps with behavior management, and teaches tools essential for successful learning and re-entry back to school.

Our Learning Center is located on hospital grounds, staffed by certified master’s-level, special-education teachers, and teaching assistants. We provide individualized or small group instruction. Our curriculum is designed to follow each student’s school curriculum, tailored to their academic level. With written permission, we coordinate academic programming with the student’s school to ensure an educational continuum.

Students are able to complete State (i.e. Regents and Common Core) and local exams while being treated at Four Winds, in accordance with New York State and school district regulations.

Upon discharge, with consent, the Learning Center team prepares a final written report describing a student’s academic and social participation while at Four Winds to help students transition back to their schools.

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