Continuing Care and Recovery after Rehab
Recovery is a process, not an event. Even with the help and support of an alcohol or drug rehab program, the impulses to use or to drink must continually be managed throughout life. Cirque Lodge helps residents as they embark on recovery outside of the safety of the addiction treatment center. We work with residents in creating plan for aftercare. The Continuing Care Plan consists of additional outpatient programs and therapy to assist in the recovery process.
There are many forms of outpatient care that are available for individuals leaving alcohol or drug rehab. These elements can help with additional treatment and also help with reintegrating into society as a sober person. Residents work with our aftercare staff and their primary counselor in researching and developing a plan for continuing care. For some this is in the form of intensive outpatient care. Others may enroll in a sober living environment for the months following rehab. Therapy programs and support groups are also provided with aftercare and the Continuing Care Plan.
Central to the plan is continued involvement in 12-step meetings and working with a fellowship and a sponsor. There are many different types of 12-step groups out there, and part of aftercare is to research the best recovery groups for residents. There are even specific 12-step groups based on lifestyle, religion, and specific drug types. This all goes into preparing the plan for recovery for residents. Recovery is a process it takes a lot of personal effort and changes. The Continuing Care Plan provides helps through this process after rehab is completed.