Meet Defining Wellness Alumni Director Courtney Milan
Reach out to me at CourtneyM@DefiningWellness.com for support, resources, or to share your ideas for improving the Defining Wellness Alumni Group
Support for the Journey
Your recovery journey doesn’t end when treatment does. It’s just beginning. Community, peer support, and accountability are more important than ever once you return home. Fortunately, you’re not alone. Anyone who completes treatment at one of our Defining Wellness Centers™ has access to our Alumni Program.
What the Alumni Program does for you:
Support your ongoing recovery as you navigate new challenges.
Create a caring community to help you maintain the progress made in treatment.
Provide access to resources as you continue to build a fulfilling life free from addiction.
Why Join Our Alumni Program?
Community & Connection
Reduce isolation by surrounding yourself with people who understand your journey.
Accountability
Regular check-ins, structured support, and encouragement to using the tools you learned in treatment can help you maintain your sobriety.
Continued Support & Resources
Access to meetings, therapists, and job resources can help you expand your recovery network.
Inspiration & Motivation
Learn from others’ success stories and inspire newcomers.
Relapse Prevention
Education on triggers and stress management strategies.
Purpose & Giving Back
Volunteer opportunities to help others and reinforce your own recovery.
Networking Opportunities
Build personal and professional relationships with others in recovery.
Stay Connected. Stay Inspired. Stay Well.
While relapse rates can vary depending on individual factors, research has shown that individuals actively participating in an alumni program tend to have significantly lower relapse rates due to the ongoing support, accountability, and community provided.
Ways to Get Involved
Monthly Volunteer Opportunities
Serve at Gateway Rescue Mission and other local opportunities
Find friends at cookouts, volleyball meetups, bowling nights or Topgolf outings
Social Gatherings
Annual Events
Don’t miss big bashes like our crawfish boil and Friendsgiving
Recovery Milestone Celebrations
Don’t miss marking these important moments
Your Alumni Team is here for you via text, phone, or email
Personal Outreach
Ready to Get Involved?
Join Our Alumni Community Today!
Stay Connected with the Defining Wellness Alumni App
Stay on track in recovery and connected with your alumni community from the palm of your hand. Your journey doesn’t end at discharge. Stay accountable with the Defining Wellness Alumni App.
Daily check-ins with a fun, gamified system
Chat with alumni in the community space
Access resources like guided exercises and mental health tools
Stay updated on alumni events
Contact your alumni coordinator to gain access to all features the app has to offer.
A Roadmap to Staying Engaged
Connection is key to successful recovery. Here’s a timeline to follow to make sure you’re staying engaged throughout the recovery process.
Before Discharge
Within 48 Hours Post-Treatment
First Month as an Alumni
Ongoing Participation
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Need additional support?
Learn more about our Aftercare Program
What our Alumni are Saying
