Compassionate and Supportive Aftercare Program at Beach House

What Is an Addiction Aftercare Program?

The aftercare program at Beach House is designed to make managing addiction-triggering circumstances easier. 

We encourage patients leaving the residential treatment and outpatient programs to stay in touch via our continuing care program. 

Maintaining contact with peers and our designated Alumni staff is particularly important during the first year following rehab when relapse is more likely. Community support is essential to maintaining the love, connection, and belonging that minimize the possibility of relapse.

All former patients can benefit from our aftercare program’s exclusive benefits. 

Beach House cultivates lasting relationships with patients by extending invitations to stay in touch in therapeutic, educational, and fun ways. Patients feel encouraged to embrace their newfound freedom from alcohol or substance use disorder when peer connection is preserved.

Benefits of Aftercare Treatment for Addiction

There are various benefits to our addiction aftercare program. The main advantage is that patients can access support more quickly if and when relapse occurs.

Community members can contact us as often and for as long as they want. 

It’s not just a short-term release from addiction that we strive for – it’s lasting freedom. Clinically vetted, research-based best practices support this aim.

The following aftercare services are available to the long-term recovery community:

• Recovery-related peer support and interaction
  Our designated Alumni staff provides a non-biased and compassionate ear for patients who need to discuss their frustrations and fears.
• Sober events and activities
  Engaging in fun scheduled team activities like beach BBQs and volleyball, paddle boarding, and other sports helps alums build and maintain the trust and rapport necessary for continued success and emotional support.
• Meetings and reunions
  Strengthen and renew patients’ commitment to their recovery journey. We provide a compassionate and positive environment to celebrate sober living milestones as a community.
• Volunteer opportunities and charity events
  Supporting and connecting to our community is essential to our commitment to people, purpose, and passion.
• Referrals to family therapy and clinicians
  Designated Alumni staff and peer networks offer patients access to information about additional services and support whenever they need additional aftercare. 

The continuum of care at Beach House Center for Recovery helps patients successfully integrate addiction management strategies into their lifestyles. 

With the help and support of our large and diverse alum network, patients have the people, purpose, and passion essential to long-term wellness.

After completing inpatient rehab or outpatient treatment at Beach House, Patients usually continue to use these services and can do so for as long as they like.

Goals of Addiction Aftercare

After completing an addiction treatment program, the journey toward lasting recovery continues through aftercare. This vital phase supports your transition back to daily life while strengthening your commitment to sobriety. 

The goals of addiction aftercare are centered around ensuring your ongoing success and well-being. 

Our continuing care program’s primary and most important goal is to prevent relapse. 

Other goals of addiction aftercare include:

• Maintaining meaningful sobriety
• Addressing co-occurring disorders
• Building a solid support network
• Enhancing life skills
• Encouraging growth
• Promoting accountability

Types of Aftercare Programs to Consider

After completing a substance use disorder treatment program, choosing the right rehab aftercare program is crucial for maintaining sobriety.

Some types of aftercare programs to consider include:

• Outpatient Therapy,
• Support Groups
• Individual Counseling
• Sober Living Homes
• Dual Diagnosis Programs
• Family Therapy
• Holistic Therapies such as yoga, mindfulness, art therapy, and meditation 
• Online Resources and Virtual platforms

Creating an Aftercare Plan Focused on Relapse Prevention

Our addiction counselor’s aftercare plan for maintenance focuses on relapse prevention. Your aftercare plan is a personalized roadmap to support ongoing recovery after completing specialized treatment. 

Before you leave your treatment program, it is a good rule of thumb to collaborate with your treatment team to create a personalized aftercare plan that includes a combination of the options above based on your needs and preferences.

Supportive Aftercare Programs at Beach House in Florida

Beach House Center for Recovery is proud to be among Florida’s premier substance use disorder treatment centers. 

We offer a full spectrum of care services designed to empower patients with the support, education, and tools to manage substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions effectively, even after they’ve completed treatment with us.

Long-term treatment and recovery will differ depending on each patient’s life circumstances and post-rehab goals. 

A patient might briefly draw on aftercare services, while another might use them indefinitely, depending on their needs. Whenever alums need us, we are only a phone call away.

To learn more about our alum network programs, please contact our helpful and compassionate admissions counselor today.