Continuing Care Toronto

Leading Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Toronto & GTA

Successfully completing an addiction treatment program is a milestone and an achievement. But the journey of recovery does not end there. At Freedom from Addiction Inc., we understand that many challenges lay ahead once treatment is complete. That's why we provide Continuing Care to ensure that clients continue to receive the support and guidance they need to rebuild their own lives. Continuing care is the key to long-term sobriety.

Indeed, an alcohol and drug treatment program is typically only the first step in someone’s journey to sobriety. It can be an overwhelming transition back into everyday life when patients complete their treatment programs. The unfortunate truth is that addiction is oftentimes a chronic or relapsing condition for the majority of people. This is why Freedom From Addiction focuses on equipping patients with the tools they need and offering care that goes behind the in-patient period. Continuing Care is vital when it comes to long-term success and can help prevent the chance of relapse.

Successfully completing an addiction treatment program is an incredible achievement that we see every day. However, there are no quick fixes when it comes to diseases like alcoholism and drug addiction. Recovery is an ongoing, day-by-day process where patients must now use the skills they have learned in rehabilitation treatment in their lives, which can take time. 

What is Continuing Care?

Continuing Care helps individuals who are seeking sobriety to gradually transition back into everyday life by providing ongoing emotional and social support. During rehabilitation treatment programs, patients may live in a secure location that cuts off access to substances of abuse in order to remove temptation. A substance-free environment combined with daily support provides the perfect starting point for long-term sobriety. 

Except, while everyone’s journey is different, they can’t stay in treatment forever. By design, these programs differ greatly from everyday life. Their goal is to help patients learn how to function in their lives without relying on their addiction, so part of this process is making that transition out of treatment. It is completely understandable that when patients begin to feel safe and secure in their treatment programs, they can fear leaving and navigating sobriety on their own. That is why Freedom From Addiction’s continuing care exists.

Our programs for continuing care in Toronto are intended to allow a person to gradually ease back into their lives while simultaneously ensuring that they have the support they need in order to build on the progress they have made in their rehabilitation treatment program. Ensuring our patients have a continuing care plan in place will give them the best chance of not relapsing.

How does Continuing Care Work?

One of the greatest strengths of substance abuse rehabilitation treatment programs is the social support patients receive from professionals and peers alike. Continuing care grants individuals the ability to maintain the social supports they benefited from during treatment while encouraging them to build new networks and support systems in their everyday lives.

Freedom From Addiction’s Toronto 12-month Aftercare Program emphasizes the idea of continuous recovery. It complements our primary and secondary treatment regimen, consisting of approximately one day per week in the first year of recovery. Routine assessments and treatment plans are customized to the needs and preferences of each individual person. The plan will also assist in guiding patients toward resources they may need to further develop the skills needed to remain clean and sober.

Who can benefit from Continuing Care?

Individuals in recovery are the most vulnerable to relapse in the first year after treatment, which is why having a continuing care plan in place is so vital. Anyone can feel that the transition back to the “real world” is overwhelming, and if they struggle, it is important to have a support structure in place. Having this kind of support and encouragement will reduce the risk of relapse and give patients a better sense of control over their lives.

Addiction recovery is a long process—it isn’t something you can just cure. It takes work and a desire to stop abusing substances. However, there is no need to go through this process on your own. Having an aftercare plan in place will provide you with the agency to regain control of your life and obtain a happy, sober future.

Continuing Care at Freedom From Addiction

Freedom From Addiction’s continuing care program provides individuals with the crucial support and skills needed in order to handle high-risk situations and reduce the risk of relapse. Our extensive network of counsellors, alumni, and programming ensures that the appropriate support, guidance, and encouragement is always available.

At Freedom From Addiction, we understand the challenges that lay ahead of you. That’s why we offer programs for continuing care in Toronto to make sure the guidance and support you need to rebuild your life continues. The majority of people who utilize our continuing care program, in addition to one other regular support program, achieve high recovery at the six-month follow-up.

Continuing care is a key part of long-term sobriety success. To find out how we can help you make the transition from treatment to everyday life, contact us today.