Recovery Support After Treatment
At Crossroads, discharge planning ensures every client leaves with a personalized plan for long-term recovery.
In 2023, opioids caused the deaths of 1,928 people in Arizona, highlighting the importance of continued support after treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD).
With ongoing care, relapse-prevention strategies, mental health services, family involvement, and connections to the appropriate next level of care, Crossroads helps clients transition from treatment with the resources and support needed to sustain lasting recovery.
When Discharge Planning Begins
At Crossroads, discharge planning begins on the first day of treatment. Rather than waiting until the end of your stay, our treatment team integrates your recovery goals, ongoing support needs, and next steps as soon as we have a clear understanding of your unique circumstances.
Starting the discharge process early allows plans to evolve alongside treatment. As you progress through treatment, our team can select the appropriate support to maintain your recovery journey after treatment.
This approach ensures that you leave with a personalized plan to transition into the next phase of your recovery.
Why Choose Crossroads
- Joint Commission accredited & Licensed by ADHS
- Provides over $300,000 yearly to those that can’t afford treatment
- Largest substance abuse treatment provider in Arizona A+ BBB Rating
- Non Profit
- Serving the recovery community for over 65 years
- Serves over 1500 meals per day
- Major insurance accepted. Verify Now!
What’s Included in a Discharge Plan?
A typical discharge plan addresses potential barriers to recovery, including family dynamics, social support, employment, housing, and other challenges that can hinder a successful transition back into the community. By identifying these barriers early, our team can develop practical solutions before discharge.
Depending on your needs, your discharge plan may also include referrals to trusted community partners who can provide various levels of care. Discharge planning also includes resources on relapse-prevention strategies and ongoing support options to promote sustainable recovery.
Because recovery is an ongoing journey, we view discharge planning as an ongoing process rather than a checklist. Our goal is to ensure every client leaves Crossroads with a comprehensive, individualized plan and the resources needed to build a sustainable life in recovery.
The Client’s Role in Planning
Throughout treatment, you will work alongside the treatment team to develop a discharge plan that reflects your goals, strengths, and recovery needs. You will also identify realistic solutions and relapse risks and determine which resources and services will best support your success.
Active Connections Before Leaving Treatment
Before discharge, you will be actively connected to the next phase of your recovery. Discharge planning is guided by ongoing assessment using the SNAP model: strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences. We gather information from a biopsychosocial evaluation to shape individualized aftercare decisions throughout treatment.
As part of this process, our treatment team ensures that referrals are not only made but also confirmed. This may include post-residential trauma care or follow-ups with a personal care physician.
Support for Clients Who Leave Early
If a client leaves treatment against medical advice (AMA), their discharge plan is still in place and is updated at the time of departure to reflect their current situation and immediate needs. This ensures that even an unplanned transition includes clear next steps and appropriate support.
The treatment team reviews what has already been established in the discharge plan and updates it to include confirmed referrals, current-level-of-care recommendations, and any immediate safety considerations. Clients are provided with a referral packet and guidance for continuing care, which may include outpatient services, mental health support, medication management, and community resources.
Our team also works to connect clients with external services and can assist in directing them to other facilities if they wish to continue treatment elsewhere.
Family and Support System Involvement
Family support and involvement are guided by the client’s preferences. When a client chooses to include family members or loved ones in their treatment, that involvement is integrated into their individual treatment and discharge planning.
The level and type of family involvement are determined collaboratively during treatment planning. Clients are asked whether they would like their family to be involved in treatment, and if they agree, the treatment team plans the extent of that involvement.
All family involvement complies with HIPAA regulations and requires appropriate releases of information (ROI) before any communication with outside parties occurs. Clients maintain control over what information is shared and with whom, ensuring that privacy and confidentiality are protected throughout the process.
Planning for Long-Term Recovery
Discharge planning should support recovery at every moment after treatment, not just the next few days. When you receive a discharge plan at Crossroads, it integrates your personal goals with clinical recommendations and resources. By combining these elements, you may be referred to outside care through trusted community partners.
What Makes Discharge Planning Different at Crossroads?
At Crossroads, discharge planning a final step in treatment; it’s a natural part of our caring approach from the beginning. Unlike programs that treat discharge planning as a quick administrative task, we view it as a continuous, hands-on journey that evolves with each stage of care.
One of our distinctive features is how deeply we connect with the community. We host dozens of in-house recovery meetings, a tradition we’ve maintained for years, creating a steady, supportive environment that extends well beyond initial treatment. Many of these gatherings are led by alumni, highlighting a culture where personal experience is central to both treatment and ongoing support.
Alumni are actively involved in our daily activities and discharge planning. Our team is largely composed of people who have completed their own treatment at Crossroads and remain actively engaged with the community.
This approach means clients don’t just get referred to outside resources; they become part of a vibrant recovery community – one that includes peers, mentors, staff, and ongoing participation in 12-step programs. As a result, discharge planning becomes a seamless, relationship-centered process that helps clients remain connected to both clinical support and real-world recovery networks long after they leave treatment.
Take the Next Step With a Plan in Place
Recovery is a journey, one that doesn’t end when treatment does. No one should leave treatment without a clear idea of what’s next. At Crossroads, you transition from treatment with personalized aftercare planning, ongoing support, and connections to the resources that make recovery sustainable.
If you are ready to begin your recovery journey, call Crossroads today at (602) 263-5242 to learn more about our treatment programs and how our discharge planning can help you build a strong foundation for sustainable recovery.
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