Aftercare & Continuing Support

Sustaining Your Recovery Long After Treatment Ends

Our Aftercare Programme

Recovery does not end when you leave our facilities, it evolves. At Haliford Health Group, we are committed to walking beside you well beyond your formal treatment, which is why every client who completes a programme with us receives 12 months of complimentary aftercare support.

The transition from the structured environment of residential treatment back to the demands of daily life is one of the most critical periods in recovery. Old triggers, familiar environments, and the stresses of everyday living can challenge even the most committed individuals. Our aftercare programme is designed to bridge this gap, providing sustained clinical support, accountability, and connection during the months that matter most.

Our aftercare approach is built on the understanding that sustainable recovery requires ongoing reinforcement of the skills, insights, and healthy behaviours developed during treatment. We work with you to create a comprehensive continuing care plan that addresses your specific circumstances, risks, and recovery goals, ensuring that you never face the challenges of early recovery alone.

Whether you return to your home community in South Africa or abroad, our aftercare programme maintains meaningful connection and support through multiple channels, adapting to your needs as your recovery strengthens and your confidence grows.

Continuing Therapeutic Support

What’s Included

  • Weekly group therapy sessions led by qualified facilitators
  • Relapse prevention planning and ongoing guidance
  • Peer support network with other HHG programme graduates
  • Regular check-ins with your aftercare coordinator
  • Access to your treatment team for urgent support
  • 12 months of complimentary structured support following discharge
  • Growing independence model: contact frequency adjusts as your recovery strengthens
  • Individual counselling sessions available as a paid add-on (not included in complimentary aftercare)

Programme Features

  • Available to all clients who complete any programme at Cherrywood House, Anker Huis, or Villa Consano
  • Designed to support both South African clients and international clients returning home
  • Flexible and structured, adapts to your location and schedule
  • Maintains meaningful connection between you and your clinical team post-discharge
  • Complements formal aftercare with peer community and group sessions
  • Provided across all three HHG facilities with continuity of care
  • Supported by the same multidisciplinary team who delivered your residential treatment

What Aftercare Looks Like

  • Compassionate, Client-Centred Care: Every decision is made with our clients’ best interests at heart. We walk alongside you in your recovery; no judgements, no assumptions.
  • Individual Counselling (Optional): Scheduled sessions with your counsellor, in person at one of our facilities or via video call, are available as a paid add-on for those who wish to continue individual therapy.
  • Peer Support: Weekly group sessions provide regular opportunities to connect with others in recovery, share experiences, and strengthen your relapse prevention strategies.
  • Ongoing Support: Your treatment team remains available to support you through any challenges, adjusting your aftercare plan as needed.
  • Growing Independence: As your confidence and stability grow, the frequency of contact gradually adjusts to reflect your increasing independence.

Available to All HHG Clients

Aftercare is available to all clients who complete a programme at any of our three facilities. Whether you return home to South Africa or abroad, our aftercare programme maintains meaningful connection and support.

“Knowing that my counsellor was just a phone call away during those first few months back home made an enormous difference. The aftercare programme kept me accountable and connected when I needed it most.” Anonymous Client

Recovery Is a Journey, Not a Destination

Sustainable recovery requires ongoing support. Speak to our team about how our aftercare programme sets you up for long-term success.