Planning for the Recovery Process
Just shortly before leaving alcohol or drug rehab at Cirque Lodge, a client begins to make preparations for the recovery process. The aftercare department works with the client in preparing a Continuing Care Plan. This is the plan of action for recovery. It involves additional programs, therapy and sober elements to help during the initial months after rehab. There are many forms of programs and recovery efforts available. Aftercare helps clients to find programs that are close to home that can help them with relapse prevention.
Many clients choose to stay local and remain close to the Cirque Lodge facility. The Studio hosts a number of outside 12-step meetings and even an aftercare meeting each week. Cirque Lodge associates with a number of local sober living houses and recovery programs. Aftercare works with each client in making the right decisions in continuing recovery efforts close to Cirque Lodge.
Central to all of this is continuing the work of the 12-step program. Alcohol and drug rehab begins the process of recovery. It is the efforts of the individual in working the 12-steps that helps them find a lasting sobriety. The Continuing Care Plan also stresses an active involvement in a 12-step fellowship. Aftercare works with each client in finding the 12-step groups within their communities prior to leaving rehab. The initial months of recovery can be the most critical. Following the Continuing Care Plan can be an influential piece to relapse prevention.
