It is not unusual for people involved in substance abuse to deplete all resources on their addiction. When it comes time to get help in a Fort Myers drug rehab program, there may be no money left over to cover the costs of such treatment. If the individual is not covered by private health insurance in Fort Myers, they will need to self pay in order to obtain treatment services. Self pay implies that the individual will need to come up with the money to pay for the costs of drug rehab, costs which will vary depending on the rehabilitation option which is being considered. If the self pay option is the only way to pay for drug treatment, prospective treatment clients can work with treatment counselors to find out if any payment assistance can be offered in the form of a discounted rate or sliding scale fee. These payment assistance options for self pay clients are usually determined based on each individual's personal situation which can include household income as well as other potential sources of income.