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During recovery, many people find their old friend groups and social networks don’t support their new sober lifestyle. Many have trouble reconnecting and relating to loved ones. This can make it more difficult to stay sober, celebrate accomplishments, and deal with daily stress or life changes. An alumni program can help. Addiction alumni programs can be a long-term support network for people throughout every stage of recovery.
If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction and mental health, the team at NuLife Behavioral Health can help. Our dual diagnosis programs help clients in Massachusetts and beyond recover from addiction and mental health disorders. Call us now at 888.568.2057 to learn more about the benefits of NuLife Behavioral Health’s alumni programs for addiction recovery.
What Is an Alumni Program for Addiction Recovery?
Addiction can be lonely and isolating. Alumni programs can help people reconnect, foster communication, and build new communities based on sobriety. Like school alumni programs, an addiction alumni program brings together people who have completed treatment or are currently undergoing treatment for addiction and mental health. With weekly or monthly meetings, sponsorship, and alumni activities, this form of mutual aid provides clients with:
- A local sober community
- Opportunities to support others through sponsorship
- Support and accountability partners after rehab
- Lasting friendships
- A greater understanding of addiction and mental wellness
Unfortunately, many people have a hard time understanding how someone changes, grows, and develops through addiction treatment. For those who have never struggled with substance abuse or mental illness, it can be difficult to relate to loved ones in recovery. However, anyone who has undergone addiction recovery treatment understands the effects of addiction and the challenges of sobriety. Shared experience and mutual understanding are the touchstones of a successful alumni program. Working with others in an alumni program can reduce the risk of relapse, increase social communication, and help people thrive as a community.
Benefits of Alumni Programs for Addiction Recovery
Recovery can be especially isolating for those in school, with busy work lives, or those with stressful family lives or obligations. Finding a supportive local community can help. There are endless benefits to working with others through an alumni program. Some benefits include:
- Accountability partners
- Sober group events
- Skill building
- Higher sobriety success rate and lower risk of relapse
- Help to manage day-to-day stress and major life events
- Community connections
- Improved communication
- Giving back to the community
- Long-lasting friendships
No matter the stage of recovery, connecting with others through a structured alumni network can help. Similar to school alumni networks, an addiction alumni program can also help people meet others, get jobs, find trusted healthcare, manage daily stress, and build safer, more empathetic communities.
Find Your Sober Community
Don’t let addiction isolate you. If you or someone you love needs alumni support, NuLife Behavioral Health is here to help, no matter the stage of recovery. With a focus on dual diagnosis for addiction recovery, our warm, friendly clinics meet clients where they’re at for adaptable, compassionate treatment. We know that addiction and substance abuse are directly influenced by stress, mental health, and unresolved trauma. Our programs help clients develop the tools they need to manage mental wellness for overall health. With flexible programs, residential treatment referrals, and a robust alumni program, our comprehensive therapies can help you and your loved ones thrive.
Call NuLife Behavioral Health Today to Learn More About the Benefits of Our Alumni Programs
Call NuLife Behavioral Health today to learn how our alumni programs can help you and your loved ones thrive. Reach our staff at 888.568.2057 to learn more about our program options.
