Aftercare

After completing the 10-week residential programme in the clinic, fellows have to face the most critical phase of the treatment process. They have rebuilt self-confidence, are motivated again, feel more energetic and are ready to embark on a more fulfilled future. At the same time, they are apprehensive because they may have changed, but their social environment has stayed the same. Going back home can therefore be very confronting, causing old behaviour and convenient habits to recur. Not being in a safe environment with the right guidance can lead to relapse and trigger severe consequences. For that reason, it is essential they receive a great level of support during this period. The Yes We Do aftercare programme is therefore designed to support fellows in the transition from the clinic to their home.

Why aftercare is so important

After a high-intensity treatment at Yes We Can Youth Clinics, on-going aftercare is utilised to help maintain a healthy recovery. Fellows experience unwavering support, warmth and guidance in their recovery during their stay at the clinic and their departure can often feel exciting for them. The Yes We Do aftercare programme supports fellows in applying the tools learned to everyday life to help maintain a health recovery and is part of the complete treatment programme of Yes We Can Youth Clinics.

Yes We Do online

Yes We Do will begin right after clinical treatment and consists of 90-minute digital group sessions, held twice a week for 10 weeks. The fellows are guided by a professional Yes We Can aftercare therapist and its aims are comparable to those fellows experienced in the clinic. During the aftercare programme, the fellows will be supported in applying the tools learned during their treatment in everyday life.  These group meetings are a safe space to share about their experiences after the clinic and they will be given feedback and advice. Checking in with the fellowship is an important stimulus to keep the fellows motivated.

Time and dates *

Tuesday          17.00 – 18.30 BST
Thursday        17.00 – 18.30 BST

* If the fellow is not able to join the Yes We Do online meetings due to their time zone, the Yes We Can Youth Clinics treatment team will have an alternative aftercare advise.