Aftercare / Alumni Support
At Ascend Recovery, we understand that recovery extends well beyond the walls of our facility. That’s why we offer lifetime aftercare to all clients. Once the clinically recommended stay is completed, clients can participate in weekly group sessions with our aftercare team—free for life. In addition, we provide a year-long drug testing and monitoring program to help clients stay accountable to their treatment goals and support them in achieving their first-year goal of staying clean and sober.
A Lifelong Commitment
The Ascend Alumni Program is designed to provide continued support to all clients after they complete the program. We recognize that transitioning to life outside of treatment can present challenges, and the risk of relapse increases once the structure of treatment ends. Our goal is to stay connected with each alumni, offering ongoing support as they face the realities of life post-treatment. This service is available to all alumni—free for life.
We understand the importance of peer support throughout recovery, not solely in the early days but throughout a lifetime of sobriety. That’s why our Alumni Program focuses on long-term connections, providing the support necessary to maintain sobriety and continue growing in a fulfilling, sober life.
Alumni Program Goals: Building a Fulfilling, Sober Life
The Alumni Program is designed to support alumni in achieving three key goals that help ensure continued success in recovery:
Help clients feel that their life is significant: We want our alumni to feel valued and understand the impact they have, both within the Ascend community and in the world.
Help clients realize they are safer and happier with a committed group of friends: The sober community is a vital part of long-term recovery, and we emphasize building lasting friendships and support networks.
Help clients believe that life can be fulfilling and fun: Sobriety doesn’t mean giving up joy. We help alumni embrace a fun, purposeful life without the need for substances.
Features of the Alumni Program
Features of the alumni program include:
- Weekly Check-In Calls for the First Month: After graduation, each alumni receives weekly calls from our Alumni Director for the first four weeks, transitioning to monthly check-ins for the year. This ensures consistent connection and support. They will already have a long, pre-established relationship with the alumni director from their time at treatment, so they will remain comfortable.
- Community Engagement and Events: Our alumni program offers opportunities to stay connected through service projects, annual retreats for both women and men, holiday parties, and our annual reunion at Ascend.
- Weekly Alumni Process Group: Ongoing support is provided through our weekly alumni process group, led by our Alumni Director and Clinical Director. This group continues to support alumni with personal growth and recovery progress.
- Private Workout Sessions: Every week, Ascend Alumni can attend private workout sessions at a local recovery gym, Fit To Recover. These sessions, led by a professional trainer, promote physical health and wellness as part of a holistic recovery
Stay Connected With Ascend Recovery
Our Alumni Program is available at no cost to alumni, outside of small fees for certain activities or recreation leagues. Staying connected to Ascend through the Alumni Program ensures that the work done in treatment continues, reflecting our ongoing commitment to every individual’s success in recovery. Our Aftercare/Alumni Program provides a support system that goes far beyond treatment, ensuring clients have the community, resources, and tools they need to thrive in recovery. We are honored to be a small part in the recovery of so many.
Contact Us Today!
The antidote to our clients pain and suffering is community and connection. Reach out and speak to our admissions team today if you want to learn more about our alumni programming.
