Out Patient/After Care
Outpatient is part of the final phase and serves as support for the addict,
once successfully completing the residential stage of treatment, they will
then be ready for the transition back into society. The treatment facility
should have developed a discharge-aftercare plan. This aftercare program
should be uniquely tailored to the individual and should encompass several
areas:
There should also be some form of grounding or contact with the original
treatment provider, for at least a short period (60-90 days) of time following
discharge, either through a regular phone contact or weekly meeting
schedule.
Outpatient can also include individual as well as group counseling, usually
one to three times per week. These sessions should be under a qualified or
certified counselor, your service provider will or should equip. you with
certifications and credentials.
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