Recovery is a process that doesn’t happen overnight. It can be a long process with many ups and downs. When it comes to recovery, the value of working with a professional treatment center can’t be understated. One of the best reasons to choose a rehabilitation program like those at Aliya Health Group is the support and guidance you get from case management.
Case managers are people assigned to help you throughout the recovery process. Case management adapts treatment, recovery, and future planning around individuals to meet their needs. From in-person treatment to aftercare and re-entering society, case managers are there to support you and guide you toward intentional growth and recovery. They are available whenever you need them and can play a large role in sustained sobriety long after leaving treatment.
What Is Case Management?
Addiction and mental health treatment centers offer a wide variety of therapies and services that aid in recovery. One of the most valuable services is case management. Everyone who comes to Aliya Health Group is assigned a case manager who helps make the recovery process as simple and easy as possible. Your case manager actively participates in creating a kind of roadmap for recovery. This includes which level of care you need, what therapies offer the most effective healing, and aftercare planning once you’ve completed programming.
Case management offers actionable guidance and hands-on support with the logistical side of wellness so individuals can turn things around. A case manager’s responsibilities extend throughout their clients’ time in treatment while looking toward the future. Case managers also offer recovery services beyond rehabilitation programming to equip clients for a smooth return to regular life.
What Does a Case Manager Do?
A case manager offers practical guidance that helps individuals overcome their issues with drugs, alcohol, or mental health issues. Here are some of the ways that a case manager can assist you in recovery:
- Your case manager is involved in an initial assessment that helps your treatment team learn more about your life, your struggles with drugs, alcohol, or mental health, and any relevant medical or trauma history. From this assessment comes your individualized treatment plan.
- A case manager works closely with your treatment team during each stage of recovery. The goal is to ensure you’re receiving the support and guidance you need to turn things around.
- Your case manager advocates for you during each step of the process. They want to make sure you have the best possible care during your time in treatment.
- A case manager monitors your progress and helps you set goals and celebrate milestones.
- While therapists in treatment provide the majority of therapeutic services, a case manager is another avenue for clients to express their thoughts, feelings, and motivations for recovery.
- Case managers provide constant support throughout the process and can be an excellent resource for relapse prevention.
If you’re ready to get your life back under control and stop using drugs and alcohol, a treatment center can help. Aliya Health Group offers case management for addiction recovery at all of our locations around the country.
What Stage of Recovery Does a Case Manager Help With?
Case managers help with every stage of recovery, from detox to aftercare. They are well-versed in the fields of social work, psychology, and healthcare, which makes them valuable additions to an individual’s care team in rehab. Case managers are advocates for their clients, supporting them on behalf of themselves and their needs. A core principle of case management is putting the client first. It takes a person-centered approach to care that always operates from a client needs perspective.
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What Are Case Management Services?
Case management services offer personalized support that is crucial during the addiction recovery process and mental health treatment. To do so, case managers work closely with individuals to develop a plan that addresses both immediate needs and long-term goals, ensuring a continuum of care that does not stop after treatment. Through regular check-ins and adjustments to the care plan as needed, they provide a consistent source of guidance, encouragement, and accountability.
By leveraging their knowledge and connections within the local community, case managers are instrumental in opening doors to various forms of support that might otherwise remain unknown or inaccessible. Their involvement can significantly enhance an individual’s chances for sustained recovery by ensuring they have access to all necessary tools for success.
Finding the Right Therapies
As mentioned, case management tends to be more oversight than therapy, helping provide for the concrete needs of everyone who comes to us for help. Even more so, case management involves shared decision-making.
Throughout treatment, clients work with their case manager to develop an individual service plan for treatment. All steps of the process are collaborative. As part of this core element, case management explores the client’s needs and offers practical help. As a team, therapies are explored until the client finds the right fit.
Setting Goals
Goal-setting and future planning are elements of case management that produce positive results in the lives of those in rehab. Setting goals is a collaborative process based on the client’s needs and desires and the case manager’s resources. Future planning and creating goals produces greater treatment retention. In turn, this leads to self-reliance and personal success in individuals.
Managing Medications
Medication can improve symptoms of substance addictions and mental illnesses for a better quality of life. Case managers work with clients to ensure the right prescription and the right timeline. They also help individuals wean off of medication when needed, depending on the situation.
Many clients can benefit from medication management, especially vulnerable people groups. For instance, people with dual diagnoses experience more barriers to care and often don’t get the help they need. Case management that addresses the multifaceted treatment needs of having co-occurring disorders can change lives for the better.
Aftercare Planning
Aftercare planning is one of the core functions of case management. The goal of treatment for substance use disorders and mental illness is healing and recovery. However, a relapse is a step back from all your progress. Aftercare planning helps put clients in a position to remain sober after leaving treatment. Case managers can help you find recovery support groups and alumni communities that act as an extra layer of support and guidance in aftercare.
Transitioning into Sober Living
As part of aftercare, case managers can help you locate sober living communities during and after treatment. Sober living homes are groups of peers who have completed in-patient and outpatient treatment objectives. All members have the shared goal of sobriety and hold each other to these standards. Residents follow house rules that require abstinence, contribute to chores, and group meetings. Those staying in sober living continue to work with their case manager as they re-enter society, earn rent, and maintain independence.
Accessing Local Recovery Resources
Case managers play a pivotal role in the recovery journey, acting as bridges between individuals and the wealth of local resources available to them. These treatment professionals are experienced in navigating the variety of continuing care services and support systems that assist those transitioning through outpatient levels of care, and following the completion of treatment.
They can assist you in identifying appropriate local recovery groups, securing housing, and finding employment opportunities tailored to those in recovery. Your case manager will also connect you with ongoing medical and mental health treatment providers. Their expertise also extends to helping individuals apply for financial aid or other forms of assistance that can make recovery more accessible.
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Speak With Our Admissions TeamWhat Are the Advantages of Working with a Case Manager?
It’s common for those abusing substances to also suffer from a mental health disorder. In fact, as much as 70 percent of people who battle substance abuse also have a history of depressive disorders. Mental disorders and addiction go hand-in-hand, which is believed to be at least partially due to feelings of entrapment and hopelessness.
Along with therapists and counselors, case managers assist those with poor mental health by showing them concrete possibilities for independence. Offering actionable steps and helping them achieve their desired future instills hope about what their lives can become.
Ongoing Support for Relapse Prevention
Relapse is one of the greatest concerns during and after treatment. With more independence comes a bigger risk of relapse. As clients receive relapse prevention training and unpack their triggers in therapy, their case managers also monitor them.
Research shows that strong support services help individuals flourish in the world while maintaining sobriety. At Aliya Health Group, we connect individuals with empathetic case managers who help them move between levels at their own pace to prevent relapse.
Tips for Working with a Case Manager
In rehab, you will get the opportunity to work with a case manager who will support you throughout your rehabilitation journey. Your case manager is there to listen to your concerns, provide guidance, and help you set and reach your goals in recovery.
Here are some tips on how to take full advantage of your time working with a case manager:
- Establish clear communication: Ensure that you have regular, open lines of communication with your case manager. Be honest about your needs, concerns, and progress.
- Remember confidentiality: The conversations with your case manager are confidential, so you can share openly without fear of judgment or repercussions.
- Collaborate in building your plan: Take an active role in your recovery by asking questions and participating in decisions about your treatment plan.
- Set realistic goals: Work with your case manager to set achievable goals for your recovery. This will help keep you motivated and focused throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Stay organized: Keep all your appointments, medications, and paperwork in order. Being organized can help reduce stress and make your treatment plan more effective.
- Follow through on recommendations: Trust the expertise of your case manager and adhere to their recommendations, even if they seem challenging at times.
- Provide feedback: Share both positive experiences and areas where you feel improvements could be made. Constructive feedback is essential for tailoring the rehab process to better fit your needs.
- Practice patience: Recovery is a journey with ups and downs. Recognize that progress takes time, and be patient with yourself and the process.
- Request recovery resources: Case managers often have a broad network of resources. Don't hesitate to ask for referrals or information about additional support services.
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Get the Help You Need to Recover From Addiction
Case management is a process through which our professional addiction treatment staff structure your recovery. At Aliya Health Group’s network of mental health and addiction treatment centers, our case managers collaborate on a personal level with each client. They create a customized treatment plan that caters to their specific requirements and goals.
Your case manager can bridge the gap between your healthcare providers and help you get the most out of addiction treatment and mental health services. Your plan may also include vocational training, housing support, and other forms of support to meet your needs and goals for recovery. Having a dedicated case manager on your side can make all the difference in sticking to your goals in recovery. Reach out today to get the help you need to recover!
