Who is aftercare for?

Adults who have completed PHP or IOP with us and want a structured next step rather than jumping straight to once-a-week therapy with a separate provider.

What does aftercare include?

A weekly process group (60–90 minutes) facilitated by a clinician you already know, a monthly 1:1 check-in, and as-needed psychiatry if you have ongoing medication management with us.

How long do people stay in aftercare?

Most stays run 3–12 months; some run longer. We re-evaluate every 90 days and step down when it is the right time.

What if I start slipping?

If you need to step back up to IOP or PHP, the door is open — no new intake is required.

Can I do aftercare if I see an outside therapist?

Yes. Many people add the group and check-in cadence on top of an existing outside therapist or psychiatrist.

Program

Aftercare — continuing care for the long arc

Recovery is not finished when a program ends. Aftercare provides weekly group and periodic clinical check-ins to maintain the gains you made and catch slipping early.

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Editor's note: This page is awaiting clinical review by our Medical Director. Information is sourced from established peer-reviewed clinical literature.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Key takeaways

Aftercare is weekly group (60–90 min) plus a monthly 1:1 check-in with a clinician you already know.
Most aftercare stays run 3–12 months; some run longer.
If you need to step back up to IOP or PHP, the door is open — no new intake.
Continuing care substantially reduces relapse and re-hospitalization risk versus stopping treatment at program end.

Who aftercare is for

You've completed PHP or IOP with us and want a structured next step rather than going straight to once-a-week therapy with a separate provider.
You're already established with an outside therapist or psychiatrist and want a group + check-in cadence on top of that.
You're in early recovery from substance use and benefit from a clinical group that knows the language.

What aftercare looks like

Weekly group, 60–90 minutes. Process-oriented, facilitated by a clinician you know from your earlier program.
Monthly clinical check-in. 30 minutes 1:1 with a therapist to review goals, adjust plan, flag emerging issues.
As-needed psychiatry. If you have ongoing medication management with us, that continues at whatever cadence you and your prescriber agreed.
Open door. If you need to step back up to IOP or PHP, the door is open — no new intake.

Length of stay

Aftercare is designed to run as long as it's useful. Most people stay 3–12 months. Some stay longer. We re-evaluate every 90 days with you and step down when it's the right time.^[1]

Frequently asked questions

Who is aftercare for?
Adults who have completed PHP or IOP with us and want a structured next step rather than jumping straight to once-a-week therapy with a separate provider.
What does aftercare include?
A weekly process group (60–90 minutes) facilitated by a clinician you already know, a monthly 1:1 check-in, and as-needed psychiatry if you have ongoing medication management with us.
How long do people stay in aftercare?
Most stays run 3–12 months; some run longer. We re-evaluate every 90 days and step down when it is the right time.
What if I start slipping?
If you need to step back up to IOP or PHP, the door is open — no new intake is required.
Can I do aftercare if I see an outside therapist?
Yes. Many people add the group and check-in cadence on top of an existing outside therapist or psychiatrist.

References

[1] McKay JR. "Continuing care research: What we have learned and where we are going." Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment (2009). Source