Alumni Program in Deland, FL

A life filled with purpose and happiness in recovery comes first rather than just staying sober – and that’s what Alumni Program Membership is about. The program can provide relationships, and resources, and guide an individual in having a long-term impact.

Alumni Program features

Community, connection, and growth are the pillars of our Alumni Program, and we aim to offer something that supports all three. Here are some of the key features:

Regular Alumni Meetings

Regular group meetings are one of the core components of our Alumni Program. These sessions create a space for alumnus to be together discuss where they are in their progress, and challenge each other. The meetings are led by a devoted facilitator, in a nonjudgmental open environment in which everyone is free to express what they think and feel.

The meetings are a way for members to remain connected to a network of people who know what they’re going through and can provide a consistent support system. These regular meetings help keep participants on track toward their goals, get great advice, and pick up some new strategies to get them through the ups and downs of post treatment life.

Mentorship Opportunities

It’s often a journey best started with those who have walked a similar path to you. Our Alumni Program offers mentorship-based opportunities where graduates can interact with individuals more in recovery. Alumni mentors offer practical advice, and insights, and cooperate in the early stages of recovery.

Mentorship is when you have someone to rely on when you are struggling, and it helps you build the trust and support that will last your entire life. In addition, this mentorship model allows long-term alumni to contribute to the larger community in a rewarding way and remain involved in their own recovery for a lifetime.

Social Events and Activities

Recovery needs to be a sense of belonging and fun. The Alumni Program includes social events and activities for Alumni to build friendly relationships with others in a safe, substance-free environment. Alumni enjoy picnics, movie nights, and outdoor adventures to meet and connect with those on a similar path.

Among the biggest reasons why we gather in these social groups is to bring happiness and balance to the recovery experience, so that recovery is not something that participants cannot enjoy their lives and are not able to have a fulfilling and enjoyable life without substance use. Healthy, enjoyable activities also reinforce new coping mechanisms and social skills because it help individuals to integrate these into daily life.

Continued Education and Workshops

In recovery, personal growth and development will always be a priority. Our Alumni program provides workshops and educational sessions on mental health, job readiness, relationship building, and relapse prevention. It’s about giving alumni new skills, using them to increase their self-awareness, and getting their confidence up when faced with life’s challenges.

Through these sessions, alumni can walk into their careers, relationships, or self-care with a new sense of purpose. Education does not stop when you graduate from our programs. Continued education, is a powerful tool that helps us to build resilience, improve our self-efficacy, and keep us optimistic about the future.

Supportive Community Environment

An environment that supports recovery is best maintained within a supportive community of people who are accepting, understood, and motivated. At DeLand Treatment Solutions we have developed the Alumni Program, which builds a warm and comfortable space for members to safely share their struggles and experiences.

Compassion, empathy, and respect are the prevailing characteristics of our alumni community — every one of our alumni is valued and supported in their journey. Maintaining contact with people who have had similar experiences helps reduce feelings of loneliness. The Alumni Program gives members the ability to confidently move forward without feeling alone.

We help our alumni thrive far beyond their time in the treatment center at DeLand Treatment Solutions. The Alumni Program is here to coach, help, and lift those committed to living sober, full lives. We invite our graduates from any of our programs to join this powerful community of connection and growth that extends well into the future.

If you are a graduate of DeLand Treatment Solutions or are interested in hearing more about the Alumni Program, please let us know. We are here for you to ask questions, to guide you, and to give you advice as you move forward with your recovery.