Mental health and addiction aren’t just cured. After treatment, people must continue managing their symptoms to avoid relapsing. New challenges arise daily, and unidentified triggers can spring up around every corner—challenging sobriety and wellness that someone worked so hard to achieve. While outpatient addiction treatment programs help people learn the skills that will help them overcome these challenges, an alumni program provides ongoing support.
At New Horizons, we know how vital it is for our clients to stay connected with our staff and each other long after completing a treatment program. Our robust alumni program provides opportunities for former clients and their families to stay engaged so they can continue achieving their goals. Call 513.717.5457 or contact us online to learn more today.
What Is an Alumni Program?
An alumni program is a way for past clients of a mental health or addiction treatment center to stay connected with the staff and other clients. It provides support and resources for those who are struggling with their mental health, as well as helps those in recovery maintain their sobriety. Alumni programs are a great way to connect with other people who understand common challenges.
People struggling with their mental health can also benefit from alumni programs. After completing treatment, it can be difficult to readjust to everyday life and manage mental health symptoms alone. An alumni program can provide support and resources to help people stay well.
Continued Support for Recovery and Wellness
Alumni programs offer continued support for those in recovery, which can help prevent relapse and maintain sobriety. Since there is no cure for addiction, those who overcome it must commit to a lifetime of recovery. New hurdles can spring up around every corner, challenging their sobriety and tempting them to relapse. An alumni program allows people to connect with others and learn how to continue developing new coping mechanisms.
People struggling with their mental health can also benefit from alumni programs. After completing treatment, it can be difficult to readjust to everyday life and manage mental health symptoms alone. An alumni program can provide support and resources to help people stay well.
The Alumni Program at New Horizons Recovery Centers
Our alumni program offers continued support to those who finish a treatment program. Here, they can engage with each other and build new skills to tackle unforeseen challenges. We also offer continued support for families of those who completed a program so they can continue building strong bonds with each other.
Alumni Events
Events are always happening in our alumni program. From support groups to community outings, our alumni can always find something to get involved in.
- Clinician-led meetings – These are opportunities to check in with a therapist, process feelings and experiences, and develop new skills with others during group sessions.
- Social events – These are fun community events that our alumni can enjoy with their families and friends.
- Community support – Support is available across our community. If our alumni need help, they can always rely on us to point them in the right direction for resources they may need.
Family Therapy
We understand that addiction and mental health disorders don’t just affect the individual—they affect families, too. Our family therapy sessions are open to those who need support.
- Family sessions – These are weekly opportunities to connect with other families, learn about the challenges and successes of others, and develop new skills.
- Groups for families – These are groups led by clinicians that focus on different topics, such as communication and boundary-setting.
- Community support – Our community is full of resources for families. If our alumni need help, we can always point them in the right direction.
