Completing a treatment program like NJ Wellness Center is a major accomplishment, but the hard work is not over. Recovery from addiction & mental health conditions is a lifelong pursuit, and it’s still in its infancy directly after rehab. Since the risk for relapse is high, NJ Recovery Solutions provides ongoing support to all clients. Our aftercare program keeps our clients safe, supported and moving forward in their recovery journeys.
When clients ‘graduate’ from rehab, they return home to start their new lives. However, individuals are often faced with a fair share of temptation, triggers and challenges that can put their recoveries at risk. Plus, being new to recovery means that they haven’t yet learned the necessary skills to handle stress, avoid relapse and maintain recovery.
The goal of aftercare is to help individuals sustain their recoveries. Each aftercare plan is unique and designed to meet the individual needs of the person. They can also be modified over time based on the individual’s progress. Some people do very well in aftercare and are able to keep moving forward, while others take steps back and require adjustments.
Some of the services that may be included in an aftercare plan are:
Typically, aftercare is a more hands-off approach that takes place outside of the rehab facility. By the time a person receives an aftercare plan, they have already gone through detox and treatment. This doesn’t mean that additional treatment won’t be needed, but for the time being, aftercare focuses on maintaining sobriety.
Unfortunately, many people who struggle with addiction don’t have strong support systems in place. They may come from a household where substance use is the norm, or they may be confronted with triggers and temptations in their everyday environment. Aftercare provides tools and resources to help these individuals sustain recovery and prevent relapse.
Most people in recovery benefit from about three to six months of aftercare, but these services can go on much longer. Additionally, aftercare can help with other needs such as:
NJ Wellness Center further enhances our aftercare services with our Alumni Program. This program is designed to create a strong sense of community for those who have completed outpatient treatment. We want our clients to keep in touch, participate in sober activities together and feel genuinely connected to our facility. Our clients are our family!
Our Alumni Program also offers various resources such as educational materials, employment assistance, and direct contact with our therapists and counselors. Many of our staff members have battled addiction in the past and know how important a sense of community is. We want our clients to know that we will continue to stand with them through the ups and downs of recovery.
If recovery is a lifelong journey, support should not stop at the end of rehab. It should continue on and be available for those in recovery, which is what aftercare is designed to do. You can count on our treatment team to create an aftercare plan that meets your needs and is adjusted based on your progress. Contact our admissions team to learn more about our aftercare services.
