ALUMNI PROGRAMS & SERVICES

INTRODUCTION

ALUMNI PROGRAMS

1. Alumni Program (30-day)
2. Alumni Online Support Program

ALUMNI SERVICES

INTRODUCTION

Those who complete residential drug and alcohol treatment can be justifiably proud of the accomplishment. It takes courage to start on the road to recovery from addiction to drugs and alcohol and to forego the one thing that you turned to when nothing else made sense.

While we recognize that treatment can be challenging, we also acknowledge that it’s just the start. At Sunshine Coast, we are committed to providing ongoing support through alumni programs and services.

ALUMNI PROGRAMS

As an alumnus, we recognize that it is difficult to maintain the sense of renewal and hope you experienced working within the friendly confines of Sunshine Coast. You may be frustrated that the world you have returned to does not seem all that different from the one you left. Moreover, relationships, financial and career challenges may be complicating your recovery. Eventually, you may find yourself in a situation where the urge to drink or use drugs exceeds your capacity for self-management.

During these critical moments in your recovery experience, Sunshine Coast Health Center is here to help. Graduates of the Primary Program have several options to support their efforts at maintaining sobriety following treatment.

1. Alumni Program (30-day) *

While the Primary Program lays a foundation for recovery, the Alumni Program offers alumni the opportunity to focus on their unique circumstances that has led them to relapse. Participation in the Alumni Program can shift the view of relapse as a failure to a teachable moment. When swift, decisive action is taken, relapse can be an opportunity to strengthen your recovery plan.

For more information visit the Relapse Prevention page of this website.

2. Alumni Online Support Program

By participating in the Online Support Program, Alumni can receive ongoing support from the clinical staff at Sunshine Coast Health Center. All that’s needed is Internet access to receive weekly lessons on a variety of topics important for those committed to maintaining sobriety following completion of treatment. This service is provided on a complimentary basis for as long as you maintain a current email address.
Note: Completion of the Step-Down Treatment Program is not a prerequisite for participation in Online Support.
For more information refer to Online Support Quick Facts.

For More Information on Alumni Programs
For more information on alumni programs visit the Relapse Prevention Programs section.

ALUMNI SERVICES

Sunshine Coast Health Center is committed to staying in touch with alumni. Your long-term sobriety is what we're all about. Your feedback helps us improve the delivery of services.

There are many ways you can stay connected to Sunshine Coast Health Center:

Update Your Contact Information

Have you moved? Do you have a new phone number or email? Please update your contact information by using the Alumni Contact Info form. You can email this form directly from your computer. Alternatively, you can print out and send the form by mail or fax to:

Alumni Relations c/o
Sunshine Coast Health Centre
2174 Fleury Road
Powell River, BC V8A 4Z2
Canada
Fax: 604-487-9012

Become an Alumni Contact

Help strengthen your own recovery while help your fellow alumni! Alumni contacts provide strength, support and local knowledge about the recovery community to those who are just completing their stay at Sunshine Coast Health Centre. To volunteer, please complete the Addiction Contact Authorization form.  

Visit the Self-Help Section

A section in the Self-Help section of this website has been devoted to life after treatment. For more information visit the Addiction Recovery section in Self-Help.

Tell Us Your Story of Recovery or Give Us an Update

Would you be willing to share your recovery story with others on this Web site? Your testimonial will help others that have started or are still contemplating the road to recovery. Your anonymity is guaranteed. To send us a short note, please visit the Contact Us section.

Attend Alumni Reunions

Sunshine Coast Health Center holds various events throughout the year for clients that have participated in treatment. Join us in April for the Alumni Road Show in Richmond, BC, the Labour Day weekend in Powell River, or throughout the Christmas holiday season. New alumni events are planned for other select cities in the near future.

Check the News section for updates.

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