“Continuing care has been a crucial part of my recovery. It keeps me connected to the peers I met in treatment—people who truly understand what I’m going through, without any judgment. Having that ongoing support means everything.
The sessions are a safe space where I can share my experiences and feelings honestly. I know I’m not alone and having the ongoing support means everything. The twice weekly check-ins keep us all accountable, and knowing others are showing up helps me stay focused and committed.
I genuinely look forward to continuing care. It’s something steady I can count on, and it plays a big role in helping me stay on track. For me, it’s not just helpful—it’s essential.”
CONTINUING CARE
THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUING CARE IN RECOVERY
One of the most powerful aspects of continuing care is connection. After leaving the safety and support of a structured treatment environment, individuals often face real-world stressors, isolation, and uncertainty. Continuing care bridges that gap, keeping people connected to a community that understands their experience. Whether it’s through support groups, counseling, outpatient services, or peer mentoring, these connections create a sense of belonging — a reminder that no one has to face recovery alone.
Continuing care also offers the best chance at sustained recovery. It helps people build on the progress made in treatment by reinforcing coping strategies, accountability, and healthy habits. Regular check-ins and therapeutic support provide a safety net, allowing individuals to navigate challenges before they become setbacks. Recovery is rarely linear, and continuing care offers the flexibility and consistency needed to adjust and keep moving forward.
In essence, continuing care is about staying engaged in the process of recovery. It’s about honouring the fact that healing takes time, and that long-term success is most likely when people stay connected — to support, to purpose, and to others who truly understand the journey.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
In conjunction with the Thorpe Recovery Centre’s Continuing Care Program, we highly recommend clients get involved in additional, community-based recovery support groups. The road to recovery is a long one, full of many challenges. That is why support groups are so important. They connect individuals with peers and mentors for help every step of the way.
12-STEP RECOVERY
Initially established by Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.), the 12-Step Recovery method is world-renowned for its support group style that supports those recovering from a number of chemical and process addictions, including:
Alcohol (A.A.)
Narcotics (N.A.)
Sex and Love (S.A.A.&S.L.A.A.)
Gambling (G.A.)
Plus, support for family members with Al-Anon, Nar-Anon, and CoDA
S.M.A.R.T. Recovery
S.M.A.R.T. Recovery is a non-12-step self-help program for recovery from addictive behaviours such as chemical dependencies and process additions. The method is based on cognitive-behavioural therapies, and its purpose is to support individuals by teaching them how to change self-defeating thinking, emotions, and actions to attain long-term goals in recovery.
FAMILY SUPPORT
For a holistic support network, family members, including spouses, friends, and employers, are encouraged to participate in the two-day online Family Program. This occurs monthly; please contact TRC for more information.
HOW LONG WILL I BE IN CONTINUING CARE?
Continuing Care is not set for a specific amount of time. All alumni are invited and encouraged to attend indefinitely. Based on evidence-based research, it is recommended that clients attend Continuing Care for a minimum of 6 to 12months after treatment completion.
HOW DO I ENROLL IN CONTINUING CARE?
Clients while in treatment are provided information on Continuing Care and at the end of the program they attend a Continuing Care Session prior to completion. Continuing Care is free for all clients completing treatment at Thorpe Recovery Centre. There is no limit on how long clients can access Continuing Care. Clients can attend for 20+ years if they so wish. Continuing Care is held twice weekly.
WHAT IS THE FORMAT FOR CONTINUING CARE?
Currently only offering the Online Program for Alumni.