Programmes are individually tailored and may include counselling for the individual and or their family, doctor appointments, regular check-ins, outpatient treatment, SMART meetings and possibly even sober-living accomodations. Most clients have already left residential rehab at this point and use tertiary treatment as a source of support in the early days of their return to life outside of the “safe zone” provided by 24 hour a day rehab care.
Transitional programmes encourage the cultivation and enhancement of lifestyle gains and independence learned in previous stages of rehab. Reconnection with friends and family, educational classes, returning to work and other life-affirming activities are the ultimate goal of this phase of treatment.
The transitional stage may be administered through inpatient or outpatient protocols, depending on the needs and abilities of the client.