aftercare programs

Recovery continuation services

Aftercare programs are structured support services for people transitioning out of institutional settings—rehabilitation facilities, prisons, psychiatric hospitals, or foster care.

The programs help maintain progress made during treatment or prepare individuals for independent life: The rehab center's aftercare program included weekly check-ins and job placement assistance.

In criminal justice, aftercare often means supervised reentry services for juvenile offenders.

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