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Lifelong Support

Our alumni programming offers lifelong support and a sense of community, helping individuals maintain recovery well beyond treatment.

Through ongoing support groups, peer connections, and events, we foster a supportive network that encourages growth, resilience, and lasting well-being, ensuring that no one faces their recovery journey alone.

Our Guiding Principles: The Three Cs

The Three Cs provide the foundation for our Alum Program.

1.

CONNECT

Our communities to alums and their families in a meaningful way.

2.

COMMIT

To supporting and guiding our alums and their families.

3.

CULTIVATE

Strong communities who continue their recovery journeys together.

Discover how our alum services empower individuals on their recovery journey.

Join Stefan Glamp, National Director of Alum Services, as he shares insights into our program goals and impact. Watch the video to learn more about the transformative support available for our alum community!

Alum Program Opportunities

At Odyssey, we empower lives by building on each individual’s strengths, working alongside clients, families, and clinical teams to optimize medical, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellness and independence.

Discharge Interviews

During each discharge interview, the alum relations coordinator introduces the program, answers any questions, and collects membership information.

Discharge Group

Beginning three weeks before discharge, the discharge group allows clients to check in, share their experiences, find support, and get educated on the program.

Alum Support Group

Within this weekly group, alums can check in, share their experiences, and find support.

Family Support Group

Within this weekly group, families can check in, share their experiences, and find support.

What Our Alums Are Saying

Staying Connected: Support Beyond Recovery

Each alum receives an initial check-in followed by ongoing, scheduled outreach to foster meaningful relationships. During these check-ins, we address recovery challenges, identify resources, and support our alums and their families, ensuring they feel empowered and connected throughout their journey.

Exclusive Digital Access

Our GroupMe app and private Facebook page give alums and their families access to a supportive community of program members. Members can share updates, celebrate milestones, join support groups, and build lasting connections. Managed by the alum relations coordinator, the groups remain supportive and positive spaces that uphold the community’s guidelines.

Volunteer-Led Committee

Our alum community thrives under the guidance and support of a dedicated volunteer committee working alongside our alum relations coordinator. Committee members help shape and sustain our community, with the only requirements being monthly meeting attendance and active participation in alum events.

Community Events

Connection is at the heart of recovery, so we emphasize group activities that unite our community. Each quarter, our volunteer committee votes on events — from reunions and beach outings to bowling nights and more — where alums can celebrate recovery and create new memories.

Voices from Our Community