AFTERCARE
Recovery is a long-term process of growth, transformation and commitment that continues well beyond the duration of your Orpheus treatment program. Discharge from the Retreat marks the beginning of your transition into your new way of life, and effective aftercare is critical in maintaining program results beyond the intensive support experienced within the Orpheus environment.
The development of an adequate post-treatment plan designed to support and foster the progress made during the course of your Orpheus stay is crucial to this transition and to your chance of a healthy, lifelong recovery.
Aftercare does not come into play until post treatment, however this element of recovery is planned and implemented with as much care and attention as the treatment program itself.
Just as Orpheus treatment regimes reflect the needs specific to each client, aftercare plans vary greatly from one individual to the next, taking in factors like the degree of family and other support networks in place, nature and level of addiction, state of mental health, and long-term recovery goals.
Aftercare plans may include:
- Follow-up and evaluation of post-treatment progress
- Formal engagement of counsellor/s and other relevant practitioners
- Enrolment in relevant support groups in your area
- Adequate prescription of medications
Our emphasis on family engagement in the transition planning process serves to establish family members and significant others as a strong, dependable source of post-treatment support, motivation and encouragement well into the future.
