AftercareAftercare Planning in Los Angeles. A real plan for life after treatment, with case management, therapy, monitoring and mentoring working together.

Leaving treatment is a big step. The daily schedule, the support and the people who were there every day suddenly go away. Old stress, old places and old routines are waiting. The first weeks and months back home are often when people need the most help, and when they are least likely to have a plan.

Aftercare planning is part of Blackburn Recovery Services, one area of service within The Blackburn Group. Because clinical care, monitoring and mentoring are part of the same organization, the plan can be put together in one place and adjusted as life changes.

Here is what usually happens when you call (888) 305-5422:

• A real person answers or calls you back, and listens first. You do not need the right words or a diagnosis.
• We ask a few simple questions to help sort out what is going on. We want to know who needs support, what has changed, what has already been tried, and what feels most urgent.
• We point you to the right team inside The Blackburn Group, or to an outside resource if that fits better.
• Nothing is shared with anyone without consent. If the person you are worried about is an adult, we talk about what they have agreed to share.

For aftercare questions, we will ask about the treatment program, the expected discharge date, what the program recommends, where the person will be living and who is involved. With consent, we can coordinate with the treatment team so nothing is lost in the handoff.

• Adults finishing residential, outpatient or hospital-based treatment.
• Young adults coming home who need structure, direction and accountability.
• Professionals returning to work who want a private, steady plan.
• People who have been through treatment before and want this time to go differently.
• Families who want to know how to help without taking over.

Our guide to the first 90 days after treatment explains what this stretch often looks like.

Depending on the person, an aftercare plan may include:

• Case management. One steady person who keeps appointments, providers and next steps organized, and keeps the family informed with consent. See case management.
• Therapy and psychiatry. Individual therapy, plus psychiatry and medication management, through Blackburn Clinical Services.
• Drug and alcohol monitoring. Random testing with electronic notice, home testing and lab confirmation, with results shared only with consent. See drug and alcohol testing for families.
• One-on-one mentoring. A dedicated mentor to help rebuild routines around work, school, health and relationships. See mentoring.
• Family support. Family coaching and a free virtual family support group every two weeks, open to any family.

The plan also names early warning signs and what everyone agrees to do if they show up.

Knowing the warning signs of relapse helps everyone act early, before a hard week turns into a crisis. If someone is returning to a demanding job, our guide on returning to work after treatment can help. When mental health and substance use overlap, read about co-occurring disorders.

• After Treatment: The First 90 Days
• Relapse Warning Signs
• What Does a Case Manager Do?
• How Drug and Alcohol Monitoring Works

All guides →

Call (888) 305-5422 or email info@theblackburngroup.org. You can also visit our recovery services page or our contact page.

If someone is in crisis, call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.

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