Aftercare Planning
Individualized aftercare planning
A Treatment Center is Just the First Step in Recovery
Alcoholism and drug addiction are diseases, just like diabetes or hypertension. They require treatment, lifestyle changes, and preventive maintenance. Patients and family sometimes think our 6-week rehab program is enough, that the results are permanent, only to be disappointed when a relapse occurs. Proper addiction aftercare and constant vigilance can help ensure success.
Addiction Aftercare Begins When You Leave Treatment
Our Aftercare Plan offers recommendations on lifestyle changes and preventive maintenance for your newfound sobriety. Just as a diabetic needs to watch their diet and take insulin every day, so does the recovering addict or alcoholic need meetings and a strong support program. This might include:
- Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meetings
- A sober-living house
- Addiction aftercare groups
- Addiction counseling
- Psychiatric services
- Family or couples counseling
- Vocational counseling
- Work or school
- Continued education
- Volunteer work
- Medical appointments
- Physical rehabilitation
- Leisure activities
- Other 12-step meetings: Codependents Anonymous or Adult Children of Alcoholics
A Plan Created Just for You
Our highly experienced case managers work with your therapist and family to develop an Aftercare Plan personalized for your specific situation and needs. A case manager is an important part of your clinical team. They will:
- Assess your needs upon admission to treatment
- Stay abreast of your progress through treatment
- Discuss options with your family
- Locate living arrangements, meetings, and doctors in your area
- Develop, with your input, an Aftercare Plan custom-made for you
A personalized Aftercare Plan is important. No two patients are identical, and no two plans should be the same.
Remember, Addiction is a Family Disease
The patient is often not the only one that needs help. The family system can also be very ill and require recovery. It is highly recommended that the family get involved with support groups, such as Codependents Anonymous or Al-Anon, and seek individual or family counseling. Our goal is to return the treated patient back to a safe and stable environment.
If you have any questions about aftercare, or if you need help or advice about a drug or alcohol problem, you can call our free Addiction Helpline, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, at 1-800-884-1727. You can also reach our Helpline by using Live Chat or through our Contact Us form.
