Now in our fifth year of helping kids stay focused in their recovery as they make the transition home!
Potomac Pathways Aftercare was created with students in mind who are returning home to the DC area from residential therapeutic programs such as wilderness programs, therapeutic schools, or residential substance abuse treatment. Potomac Pathways Aftercare is an outpatient treatment program intended for young people who have completed a period of primary treatment for substance abuse or emotional issues.
Potomac Pathways Aftercare was established so that young people can continue to develop healthy ways of living while continuing to heal and recover from addictive patterns and emotional challenges. The typical program length is 90-days, but teens may continue to participate in program elements after the initial 90-days, for as long as they experience the program as supportive in their recovery.
Initial Assessment and IAP (Individualized Aftercare Plan)
Weekly recovery / relapse prevention therapy group
Two Weekend Wellness Days each month
Individual counseling
Family counseling
Drug testing available on-site
Weekly 12-step group attendance
GETTING STARTED: Initial assessment with teenager and parents to determine the needs of the family and the teenager in treatment
GROUPS: Teenager attends weekly group
Recovery and relapse prevention group which includes elements of experiential therapy, psychodrama, and solution-focused therapy. The group is geared to addressing issues that teens face upon returning home, including:
WEEKEND WELLNESS DAYS: Teenager attends two Weekend Wellness days per month including one outdoor adventure day, and one "wellness retreat afternoon."
12-STEP GROUP: 12-step youth group attendance is expected for most program participants during early recovery (first 90-days after residential treatment). The group attends one meeting together each week.
COUNSELING:
DRUG TESTING: Now available on-site for a nominal fee. Also, specialized testing available for drugs of abuse that don't show up on most drug screens including LSD, Mushrooms, Ritalin, Robotussin.
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February 14, 2012: Weekly recovery aftercare group — Tuesday evening, 6:30PM - 8:30PM. The weekly recovery aftercare group is a supportive experience for teens in recovery. Featuring positive peer association with kids who are ultra-cool and r...
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