Leaving residential treatment is a major moment, but what comes next? Without a solid plan in place, the transition back to everyday life can feel abrupt, potentially jeopardizing the progress you’ve made during your stay.[1]
Mental health aftercare planning at AMFM starts on day one, from the moment you arrive. Your clinical team works alongside you to build a discharge planning process that runs alongside your treatment. This includes a step-down pathway in levels of care to make sure you know where to turn for ongoing care and support.
Read on to learn more about how our aftercare planning process works.
Aftercare planning at AMFM is a structured, organization-wide process throughout your treatment. Every one of our case managers submits a formal aftercare request within your first week of admission. This request covers everything from diagnosis and levels of care needed to your housing situation, insurance situation, and expected discharge date.
The process involves collaboration across every level of your care, evaluating whether a step-down into Mission Connection – AMFM’s own outpatient program – would be a good clinical fit. If so, our finance team will work with you through the practical side of things, such as your insurance benefits, and an intake appointment will be set prior to discharge.
Should Mission Connection not be a good fit, then our team will identify and research additional options, ensuring everyone leaves with a realistic and considered aftercare plan.
The aftercare planning process is always collaborative and inclusive at A Mission For Michael. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect:
Within your first seven days with us, your case manager will complete a formal request for aftercare services, so planning can begin well in advance of graduating from inpatient treatment. This request will include any pertinent information about your situation and treatment.
Your case manager will work hand-in-hand with the rest of our team to determine the next best steps for your care. When possible, this includes transitioning into Mission Connection, AMFM’s sister outpatient program, which gives you the best continuity of care within the same system.
If Mission Connection is the right fit for you, then our team will check your benefits and establish an intake appointment and a meet-and-greet before discharge to ensure a smooth hand-off.
During your stay, AMFM will engage you with our eight-week Continued Care Journey curriculum, which works to equip you with the knowledge and practical tools to navigate life after treatment.
Aftercare preparation at A Mission For Michael includes the aforementioned Continued Care Journey – an eight-week module built directly into your treatment plan. The curriculum covers the full continuum of mental health care, helping you understand exactly what each level of care entails: partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and standard outpatient.
We’ll cover the rationale and best practices for stepping down your care and what to expect from the transition. We also talk you through what to be aware of after treatment has concluded and how to keep your recovery momentum going. For instance, this might include:
Simply put, we’ll make sure you leave residential treatment with a working knowledge of what your long-term recovery needs are. What’s more, we’ll also help you develop the tools to pursue them and continue building your foundation for ongoing wellness.
We accept most major insurance providers and can check your coverage levels for you.
If we are not an appropriate provider for care, we will assist in finding a care provider that can help.
For many leaving our residential program, Mission Connection offers both in-person and virtual care within the AMFM family, making your step-down process as seamless as possible.
Mission Connection’s continuing care for mental health is delivered via a wide range of evidence-based treatment approaches. These include CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, and psychodynamic therapy, alongside trauma-focused treatment and somatic approaches.
Both PHP and IOP are available, giving you the comprehensive support you need at an intensity that matches where you are. These approaches can allow you to spend more time at home, with the flexibility to step down gradually as your confidence and abilities grow.[2]
If Mission Connection isn’t the right fit for you, our team will work to ensure your step-down plan includes everything you need for continued success. For example, we can provide vetted referrals to other providers or your own personal recovery plan. In all, our goal is to make sure your transition is as carefully planned and managed as possible to give you a leg up on continuing the process.
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A lot of residential treatment programs in California and throughout the nation treat a client’s discharge as the end of recovery. AMFM’s aftercare planning always approaches your long-term well-being as a vital part of your active recovery. So we start the aftercare planning process from day one to make sure you never have to question what happens next.
Cross-departmental teams will collaborate with you in lockstep on your transition plan, making sure everything is arranged and waiting by the time you’re ready. There’s never any gaps in care or repetition in your treatment plan, and you’re never expected to go it alone.
Continuity of care has been well-researched to be an important part of your success in long-term mental health recovery, often making the difference between sustaining your progress and losing it.[3] Our Continued Care Journey makes sure you understand all the different treatment options and how you’d like to navigate life after inpatient, building new skills and growing your community in the process.
A Mission For Michael also accepts most major insurance plans, offering free benefits verifications so the financial side of things is addressed as part of the discharge process. If you’re ready to take the next step, contact us today to find out how we can best support you.
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