The Greenhouse Rehab Alumni Program
If you’ve completed treatment, congratulations! Going through addiction treatment is a major milestone and one to be extremely proud of. It’s important to know, though, that sobriety takes continued work long after treatment ends, and having the right support is crucial.1
Our alumni program was designed to allow former Greenhouse patients to receive ongoing support from those who understand the challenges and rewards of a life lived in recovery.
Community of Alumni Recovering Everywhere (CARE)
Former patients at Greenhouse can join the Community of Alumni Recovering Everywhere (CARE) program and connect with their peers in recovery, track and share sobriety milestones, receive helpful tips, discuss life after rehab, and more.
During treatment at Greenhouse, each patient will meet with a coordinator to facilitate their entry into the program. Features of the CARE program include:
- Access to the CARE app.
- Access to alumni meetings.
- Invitations to alumni events.
Our Alumni App: Your Recovery Connection
Alumni who download the CARE app can use it to:
- Connect with peers and mentors.
- Receive support from peer engagement specialists.
- Track their recovery progress.
- Keep a gratitude journal.
- Participate in wellness challenges.
- Read recovery-related content.
Alumni Meetings & Speakers
Greenhouse hosts weekly alumni meetings on Tuesday evenings via Zoom. These meetings often include alumni speakers who talk about their experiences in recovery, share what they’ve learned, and offer additional insight.
Being a speaker is a great way to touch the lives of many others in recovery. If you wish to speak at one of these events, please reach out to alumni@contactaac.com.
Alumni Events & Outings
Participating in recreational activities with your supportive, sober network is a great way to make recovery fun. Greenhouse hosts quarterly events for alumni to get together and let loose. Past events have included:
- Bowling.
- Baseball games.
- Kickball games.
- Bonfires.
- Trips to the fair.
How Alumni Programs Benefit You
Research shows that aftercare programs can improve someone’s success in recovery.3,4 According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), “community” is one of the .2 This is one reason why many people benefit from alumni programs after they finish rehab.
Not only does social support—such as an alumni program—help one remain sober and reduce cravings, but it also provides a safety net if relapse does occur.3 Aftercare programs can increase someone’s belief in themselves and their ability to control their behavior, motivation, and social environment.5
Sometimes it is necessary to let go of past relationships in recovery. But the support of peers with similar experiences helps people feel connected and is crucial when hardships and triggers arise.