It is not unusual for people engaged in substance abuse to exhaust all resources on their addiction. When it comes time to get help in an Elk Creek drug rehab program, there may be nothing left over to cover the costs of such treatment. If the person is not covered by private health insurance in Elk Creek, they will need to self pay in order to receive rehab services. Self pay implies that the individual will need to come up with the financial resources to pay for the costs of drug rehabilitation, costs which can vary depending on the treatment option which is being considered. If the self pay option is the only way to pay for drug rehab, potential treatment clients can work with treatment counselors to determine if any payment assistance can be offered in the form of a reduced rate or sliding scale fee. These payment assistance options for self pay clients are usually determined based on each individual's circumstances which can include household income and other possible sources of income.