Your time in FHE Health detox and rehab centers in Florida will always be a turning point in your life. As you leave our detox and wellness center and face your life sober, don’t neglect to take an important resource with you: the people you met while you were here. Everyone needs the support and reinforcement of others to stay sober. Having a friend you met during your stay at FHE Health’s South Florida rehab center is invaluable because you’re both dedicated to recovery, which means you share a bond few others can ever fully understand.
How to Keep in Touch
- Connect over social media. Having an ally in your social media diet can be a huge morale boost.
- Guest at the other person’s 12-step or other mutual aid fellowship a couple of times a year.
- Set a standing date. If you just plan on meeting the first Saturday of every month for doughnuts, it takes the work out of scheduling.
Strength in Community
Drug or alcohol addiction recovery is never an individual process. Staying in touch with the friends you made in drug or alcohol rehab can be an important social structure to lean on, especially as you’re working to establish what your new daily routine looks like. These people were at their low point at the same time as you, and it can be very inspiring and comforting to be able to compare notes as you build your way out of that pit. You’ve already seen each other at your most vulnerable and know that they’re committed to recovery as well. Be the ally you want to have for someone else. Sharing another person’s burden can help you process your own, and together, you can both bring the transformation of rehabilitation forward into your lives.
Alumni Continuing Care Program
At FHE Health, we make it easier to stay connected with friendships made during rehab through our alumni care program. Turning to those going through similar circumstances can provide encouragement, guidance and direction on how to maintain sobriety and reduce the likelihood of a relapse. Seeking addiction treatment can be challenging, and even supportive families may not understand the extent of the process. This is where an alumni program can help.
Once you leave rehab, we conduct wellness checks within 2 days and schedule regular follow-ups throughout recovery to address ongoing needs and answer any questions. In addition, we also organize alumni activities regularly, providing you with opportunities to reconnect with your rehab family. Peer-based events include local gatherings, scheduled retreats, meetings and fun activities. Our goal is to create a lifelong network of support. These services are completely free and are meant to be utilized along with our professional services, such as counseling and outpatient care.
Addition unique benefits of our alumni program include:
- Private social media groups
- Monthly Zoom meetings
- Periodic E-newsletter
- 24/7 support
- Scheduled meetups for fun activities
- Weekly dinner and fellowship
Contact Us to Learn More
At FHE Health, our mission is to provide assistance through all stages of recovery. Contact us if you or someone you love is struggling with addiction or recovery and needs additional resources.
