Hi Dez,
I'm sorry you have so much on your plate. Have you read any of the stickies on the top? There is a lot of good info up there.
My thoughts on your above question. He will survive just fine for 7 (or 30) days without a phone. Save your money for you and your kids.
I think different facilities have different rules surrounding phone privileges. I'm sure if there is an emergency they will contact whomever he listed as his emergency contact.
Hang in there and check out a nar-anon or al-anon meeting. They are free.
