One of the most urgent questions our clients ask us from the moment they first make contact with us is, “What happens after treatment?” We understand the question because fear of the unknown scares a lot of us. Let us put your mind at ease. Here is a description of what you can expect once you aren’t in residential treatment any longer.
The Process of Rehabilitation
Some people think that recovery is a one-time process. However, at SCA Recovery we know recovery must be lifelong. That’s why, once you’ve made contact with us, we immediately start the journey with you. We’ll be there with you when you start to detox to make sure you are as comfortable as possible. We’ll be there to counsel you during the rehabilitation process, and we will continue to be with you once the treatment component of your program is complete.
As an alumnus of our program, you are invited to return to SCA to attend our 12-step meetings weekly. You might be invited to speak at one of our meetings about your sobriety journey and how you have overcome the obstacles in your life. You can also return to us to take part in campus-wide family barbecues every weekend. We also invite our alumni to get together in social groups, where they can meet each other, and celebrate sobriety in a way that’s guaranteed to be alcohol and drug-free.
One of the most effective weapons in the fight for sobriety is physical activity. We sponsor ongoing tournaments for baseball, softball, flag football, and kickball so you can continue to enjoy your physical activity.
Through our alumni program, alumni can continue their journey with us, surrounded by a strong support system. There will always be counselors available to help you continue to work toward your personal goals, and there will always be someone you can talk to if you need someone to listen.
Why Ongoing Recovery is Important
Of the people who move into recovery, researchers estimate that between 40 and 60% may relapse, while the remaining 40 to 60% of people do not relapse. Research tells us that there are factors that contribute to relapse in an alcoholic or drug addict. Many people relapse because they return to their lives of isolation after treatment is over. The more people you connect with and maintain in your life, the less likely you are to relapse. Also, those who may relapse find that when they continue to work within the recovery community, they are filled with purpose. Finding purpose is very important in the lives of people in recovery. They are also more likely to stay in recovery if they return for help as soon as they need it.
Our goal with each person that comes into our facility is to create enduring bonds that allow them to trust that we are there for them. We want them to understand that no matter the time of day, or part of rehab, our team will be there to help. Need a call in the middle of the night after leaving? Call us. We will pick up the phone. Just because you leave our facility does not mean you are alone – our team at SCA Recovery will always be here to help you.
At SCA Recovery, we know that making and keeping close connections with others in the recovery community helps our clients continue to move forward. We encourage you to return as often as you need for a boost of purpose, stress relief, and connection. The more we all connect as community members, the more we can celebrate our victories and continue pushing ahead together.