Aftercare programs are an essential tool for maintaining recovery from addiction. Relapse prevention is a harm reduction strategy that helps keep those in recovery on the right track. When someone in recovery feels that their willpower is not as strong as usual or that they are experiencing cravings and a temptation to abuse substances, aftercare programs are part of the safety net that is available to those who need a helping hand.
At Fresh Start Recovery Center, we consider anyone who spends time with us a forever client. This means that the door is always open if you are struggling. Our aftercare program in Maryland offers a range of benefits to help clients maintain their recovery. These benefits include access to support groups, ongoing therapy, sober living community housing, and connecting you with a 12-step or other anonymous program. Reach out to us today at 833.625.0398 to speak with a trained representative or contact us online to learn more about how we can help you stay on the right track.
How Aftercare Programs Help with Recovery
Life is always going to have bumps in the road. Some bumps are a little harder to manage on your own than others. If you are in recovery and feel that you are struggling more than usual, an aftercare program can provide you with a range of resources that can keep you on the right track and help avoid relapse.
At Fresh Start Recovery Center, we offer a variety of aftercare programs and services, including:
- Therapy
- Support groups
- Transitional housing
- Group meeting connections
Previous clients who have flourished in Fresh Start Recovery Center’s programs sometimes return to participate in our Alumni Program. This provides an opportunity to give back to the Fresh Start community. If you are struggling in your recovery, we can connect you with an individual who we believe is a good match based on your life circumstances. This can help broaden your safety net and allow you to learn more coping mechanisms and life skills that will keep you on the path towards lasting recovery.
The Importance of Relapse Prevention
After completing an addiction recovery program, taking additional time to focus on relapse prevention may be what you need before returning to the pressures of everyday life.
In a relapse prevention program at Fresh Start Recovery Center, you can expect to learn:
- How to stay emotionally and physically healthy
- Methods to help mend and repair relationships
- How to create healthy boundaries with others
- Ways to connect with a local support group
- Strategies for managing your triggers
- Strategies to cope with anxiety and stress post-rehab
In our aftercare program, you will learn strategies for increasing your self-awareness, so you have a better sense of situations that are safe for you in sober living. You will spend time learning techniques that help improve your overall sense of well-being so you can move through the world with an increased sense of confidence and strength.
Contact Fresh Start Recovery Center to Explore Our Aftercare Programs
In aftercare addiction treatment, it is crucial to develop a plan of action that helps prevent the potential for relapse. Developing a successful relapse prevention plan can be an integral part of aftercare. Fresh Start works with clients to develop life skills and create healthy and positive coping mechanisms so that they are able to navigate high-risk triggers in real-world situations.
In Fresh Start Recovery Center’s aftercare addiction treatment, clients focus on several essential life concerns that include:
- Nutrition and physical health
- Emotional well-being
- Techniques for managing high-risk triggers
- Connecting with a support group or sponsor
- Learning safe spaces, activities, and people to spend time with in recovery
- Developing a regular therapy routine with a mental health counselor
To learn more about the benefits of Fresh Start’s aftercare programs, reach out to us online today or call us at 833.625.0398 to speak with a trained representative.
