At Turning Point of Arnold, we seek to offer complete and well rounded healing to our clients. Our 30, 60, and 90 day residential treatment programs give us the opportunity to involve a variety of therapeutic approaches for treating substance addiction and/or alcoholism. In addition to extensive inpatient treatment, we believe that an extensive aftercare exit plan will promote the strongest recovery possible for each of our clients. Here is a look at how aftercare exit plans work and how an extensive aftercare exit plan can promote a stronger recovery from addiction.
What is an aftercare exit plan?
An aftercare exit plan is essentially a plan for continuing care after treatment. The goal of an aftercare exit plan is to help individuals who have completed residential treatment transition smoothly back into society, all while maintaining their newfound sobriety. An effective aftercare exit plan is put on paper and kept in a safe place for reference during the early stages of life after residential treatment. The plan will include important recommendations for life post-treatment, follow-up procedures, and important contact info for members of an individual’s support system.
How can an aftercare exit plan promote a stronger recovery?
There are a variety of ways that an extensive aftercare plan can help those navigating the early stages of life after addiction.
Close contact with your support system
One of the most important parts of an aftercare exit plan is contact information for the members of an individual’s support system. Having contact information for therapists, family, and friends will help you remain in close contact with the people who will support you most in your recovery.
Better follow-up after treatment
Close contact between therapists and clients allows for more effective follow-up after treatment. Ultimately, this helps clients feel more accountable in their recovery, and it helps clients address roadblocks during the early stages of life after treatment as needed.
A road map to guide you
You wouldn’t venture into unchartered territory without a road map to guide you; neither should you begin life after treatment, which is new territory for many, without some sort of “road map” to guide you. Your aftercare exit plan is that road map. An aftercare exit plan gives you recommendations on how to navigate life post-treatment. It might suggest, for example, how to use your job readiness training in a new job. Or, it might remind you of important anger management techniques that can help you in your domestic life. Your plan might also give suggestions on money management, relationship building, self care, and more.