The aftercare continuum refers to having a detailed plan for what services a person needs to help him or her remain clean and sober after seeking treatment. Individuals are guided and monitored as they progress through all levels of intensity of care. Substance use and cooccurring disorders are widely recognized by the disease concept.
The aftercare continuum is a phrase that’s commonly used in treatment, yet many individuals seeking help for substance use and co-occurring disorders often find themselves wondering what exactly does this term mean?
Essentially, the aftercare continuum refers to having a detailed plan for what services a person needs to help him or her remain clean and sober after completing treatment. In some cases, this approach may be referred to as a "Recovery-Oriented System of Care" (ROSC).
Individualized Aftercare is Essential
No two people with a substance use disorder are exactly alike. Someone who has been abusing drugs or alcohol for many years has very different needs than someone who has only recently developed a substance use disorder. Exposure to trauma, the availability of family support systems, and the presence of a co-occurring mental health disorder are also examples of factors that can widely influence what services are necessary after treatment.
Depending upon the client’s specific needs, some services that may be recommended as part of the ongoing continuum of care include:
Providing a Roadmap to Ongoing Recovery
Notice that the level support gradually decreases as the individual becomes more adept at practicing the skills necessary to manage the chronic nature of a substance use disorder.
It may be helpful for the individual to think of the aftercare continuum at CVBH as a support in their roadmap to recovery. The individual will still need to do the work of building the skills required for a recovery lifestyle, but our approach provides a detailed plan and actionable steps to guide their recovery process.
However, this does not mean that the individual's aftercare plan is set in stone. Client's may suffer an unexpected setback, requiring the aftercare plan to be adjusted. At CVBH there’s no criticism or judgement, only a sincere desire to help individuals to find the best effective way to move forward with their recovery journey.
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