Aftercare support: the first 12 months
Leaving a centre is not the finish line — it is the most dangerous moment. The person returns to the same flat, the same people and the same triggers, but without round-the-clock support. This is where most relapses happen.
Who it is for
- People who have just left a rehab centre — ours or any other
- People who relapsed after treatment and want to get back to sobriety
- Families who do not know how to live with someone in recovery
- People who are sober but feel they are "hanging on by their teeth"
What aftercare includes
- 1
Regular sessions
Online or in person, on a schedule. More often in the first months, less often as things stabilise.
- 2
Relapse-prevention plan
Personal triggers, early warning signs and concrete steps for moments of craving.
- 3
Getting life back
Work, study, money, routine, exercise — the things sobriety cannot hold without.
- 4
Family
I help loved ones adjust: not controlling, but not turning a blind eye either.
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Contact in a crisis
When the craving hits or a slip happens, there is someone to message straight away — not a week later.
If a relapse has already happened
A relapse is not the end and not a reason to start from zero. What matters is getting back into the plan quickly, understanding what led to it and strengthening the weak spot. The door stays open.
Frequently asked questions
Can I join if I did rehab somewhere other than IsraRehab?
Yes. Aftercare works after any centre. In the first session we look at the programme you went through and what from it is working.
How long does aftercare last?
I recommend at least 12 months — the period of highest risk. After that, as you wish.
What should I do if I have already relapsed?
Message me or the centre as soon as possible. The shorter the relapse, the easier it is to come back. Sometimes stronger support is enough; sometimes a short repeat course is needed.
Can this be done online?
Yes. Most aftercare clients work with me online from different countries.
What graduates say
I want to express my gratitude to IsraRehab and especially to Slava for my new clean life, which began 12 years and a month ago. Back then I received a huge gift — the understanding that you can live without addiction and enjoy life!
In 17 years of using I went through many treatment facilities… I went just to tick a box so they would leave me alone, but after a week or two I slowly started listening to the counsellors… and as a result I have been in recovery for 8 years! A big human thank-you to all the clinic staff and to its founding spirit, Viacheslav…
To Slava — for his effective approach and the resilience he helped me build, and for explaining very simply exactly what I needed to do to stay sober… My family said I came out of there a different person.
Reviews published on the IsraRehab centre website: israrehab.com/otzyvy. Translated from Russian.