Mental Health Aftercare Services

Our Aftercare Services

Banyan’s mental health aftercare services involve ongoing support and resources for individuals who have completed their primary mental health treatment. Plans may include:

Services

• Ongoing therapy
  • Individual therapy sessions
  • Group therapy sessions
• Medication management
• Support groups
• Relapse prevention education and resources
• Skills training
  • Developing healthy coping mechanisms
  • Making lifestyle changes for well-being
• Mental wellness education

Resources

• Safe housing arrangements
• Continued outpatient treatment
  • With providers specializing in individual diagnoses
• Educational resources
• Network of providers
  • Banyan works with over 1,000 providers nationwide for post-discharge treatment

These programs and services are designed to provide continuous support, prevent relapse, and help individuals maintain their mental health progress over the long term. They focus on building a strong support system, addressing ongoing issues, and providing tools for managing challenges that may arise after primary treatment.

The Importance of Aftercare in Long-Term Recovery

During mental health treatment, patients learn the tools needed to handle challenging situations that may bring about symptoms. Without a solid aftercare plan in place, these individuals may not know how to apply what they have learned in treatment for a successful outcome. Returning to daily life after any residential care can be intimidating and scary. People may worry that they are not fully equipped to manage their mental health symptoms or that they will turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms as they had in the past.

Mental health conditions are often chronic, and relapse rates can be high, but aftercare programs can significantly increase the chances of long-term recovery. Additionally, these programs can help individuals develop coping strategies, improve their overall quality of life, and reduce the risk of future mental health crises.

By continuing to work on yourself and your mental health, you are setting yourself up for success. The aftercare program at Banyan helps individuals stay connected in the recovery community. We ensure that former patients have a plan for attending regular therapy sessions and support groups. If you don’t make your mental health a priority, your symptoms can start to take over. The early stages of recovery are typically the most fragile, and you must develop a plan of action to combat the difficult times.

Personalized Aftercare Plans for Your Unique Needs

Each one of our patients will be given an aftercare plan when they successfully complete any of our treatment programs. We provide a residential mental health program as well as a partial hospitalization program at our mental care facilities. Every patient will receive a full health assessment from our licensed mental health professionals before determining the proper level of care and treatment method needed.

During treatment, patients will be given constant care and support throughout their stay. We work with them to ensure their needs are met. Our mental health treatment is truly tailored for each individual and what their mental care requires, and we pride ourselves on providing the best help possible!