After Care Program

Relapse Prevention

An aftercare program with relapse prevention is an essential component of addiction treatment. Although detox and rehabilitation are the backbones of addiction therapy, your recovery journey doesn’t stop there. Many people need support to stay sober and move on with their lives once they finish addiction treatment.



The aftercare program at Step One Halfway House might give you the boost you need to finally break free of your addiction and get back to living a fulfilling life.

What is the Relapse Prevention After Care Program?


Addiction, or substance use disorder (SUD), is a chronic and complex problem that cannot be addressed with temporary measures.

If they don’t get enough support, many people with substance use disorders tend to start using again after they finish their addiction treatment. You may be particularly vulnerable in the first year after completing your SUD treatment, as you are just beginning to learn new strategies to stay sober and return to your life.

Upon completing your addiction treatment, you may be faced with several challenges. Some of these may include:


  • Looking for a new place to live
  • Getting a Job
  • Establishing new social ties
  • Repairing old relationships
  • Increasing financial security
  • Finding a purpose in life



Managing these challenges can be highly stressful, so it doesn’t come as surprise that many people in recovery relapse after completing their SUD treatment.




The Success of Your Rehab: Why is a Relapse After Care Program Vital?


You may have both good and bad days, weeks, or months during your recovery. Unfortunately, it’s common to go back into old habits after recovering from addiction. Many people in rehab share this experience.


Relapse is a process that usually involves mental, emotional, and physical relapse. For some people, it can take years to get sober for good. Some factors that may cause relapse include:


  • Underlying, undetected, and untreated mental health issues
  • Financial problems
  • Triggering environments
  • Relationship problems
  • Difficult emotions
  • Traumatic experiences
  • Post-addiction boredom
  • Cravings
  • Inadequate self-care
  • Loneliness and isolation


However, recovery is possible. With time, work, and the right kind of help, you will be able to make a positive change and keep it up in the long run.


Therefore, after care treatment is an essential component of addiction treatment. Making a plan to remain drug and alcohol-free is a standard part of after care programs aimed at reducing the risk of relapse. This usually includes making appointments for medical treatment, counseling, follow-up housing, joining a mutual-support group, and making a list of people to call in case of an emergency.


Step One Halfway House Relapse Prevention


Transitioning from addiction to sobriety is a huge challenge that no one should face alone. This transition can be stressful and challenging, so don’t be harsh on yourself if you go back and use substances again.

Enrolling in an after care program might be the best way to continue your addiction treatment and sustain recovery if you have trouble adjusting to your sober life.


You will have more freedom in an after-care program than you did in rehab. However, you will also be expected to manage more everyday responsibilities, find a job, manage your finances, and more.



Step One Halfway House after-care relapse prevention program involves continued support and assistance after a 90-day Certificate 12-Step Program.


We will assist you in developing tools that will help you:

Identify the behaviors that could cause a relapse

Outline strategies to avoid relapse and stay focused on your sobriety

Provide strategies for overcoming cravings and avoiding relapse

You will be required to commit to weekly meetings – group discussions that aim to provide support in recovery and help you develop and sustain strategies for sober living.

In addition, you will create a relapse prevention plan to help you recognize your triggers and avoid mental, emotional, and physical relapses.

Additionally, you will be encouraged to participate in volunteer activities like hosting meetings or sponsoring people in treatment.

Community Impact Program


Our Community Impact Program gives you cutting-edge benefits and services to help you stay sober and get back to your everyday life. As a client, your success will determine whether or not you qualify for Community Impact Program benefits and services. You may also inquire about moving to a ¾ house.


Step One Halfway House after care program provides structure and peer support. We encourage our clients to be responsible but also provide a sense of community, which will help them feel like they have the power to stay sober and enjoy their new lives.


But if you relapse, don’t be hard on yourself. Going back to old habits doesn’t mean that you are a failure. It is normal to experience a range of emotions or want to give up while going through this transition. Making a plan to prevent relapse will help you avoid the temptation to return to your old ways of behaving and stay sober.

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