Jan. 18, 2010 -
PRLog -- Stephenville, TX –January 18, 2010–Summer Sky Addiction Recovery Center, a freestanding Texas inpatient drug and alcohol facility since 1985, Summer Sky recognizes that the traditional 30 to 45 day inpatient treatment program, while a critically important beginning of the recovery process, is seldom enough in and of itself to achieve long term sobriety. Research overwhelmingly supports the proposition that “longer is better.” The longer one participates in a well structured program, the longer their successful recovery without relapse. Not everyone who has been able to access a traditional inpatient program can afford to do additional long term (90 days to 2 years) resident treatment. Modern Technology has provided an opportunity to enhance support for these patients. Summer Sky has chosen to take the lead by providing additional support to our patients by integrating our new and revolutionary web-based Continuing Care Programs with our inpatient treatment programs. These programs do not replace traditional aftercare plans, but complements and strengthens them. THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUING CARE: Recovery is a process, not a single event. Traditional inpatient treatment is an excellent start in the recovery process. After discharge, continuing care is a critical component of recovery that provides the opportunity for personal growth while building on the foundation established during treatment at Summer Sky. The tools we provide, when applied in real life situations, are proven to sustain sobriety. Within the security of the group, Summer Sky’s Continuing Care Programs support our alumni as they encounter real life situations. THE PROBLEM: In 2008, 22.2 million Americans suffered from substance abuse or chemical dependency to alcohol or other drugs. In 2008, only 2.3 million American received addiction treatment at a specialty facility like Summer Sky. Approximately 85 to 90% of patients suffer a brief relapse after discharging from traditional chemical dependency treatment. Studies show that approximately 10% of patients discharged from traditional treatment centers follow through with their discharge and aftercare plans. Many patients are unable to access long term residential aftercare programs because of time or money limitations. THE SOLUTION: SUMMER SKY’S CONTINUED CARE PROGRAMS PROVIDE THE “MISSING LINK”. By combining the latest technology, connectivity with the Internet and virtual on-line meeting rooms we facilitate the ability of our patients discharged from inpatient treatment to participate in live group sessions with other Summer Sky alumni. Each session consists of live web-cam video, voice and chat and is led by Summer Sky professionals who were a part of the patient’s inpatient treatment team, supplemented by other leading addiction treatment and recovery professionals. Our transitional curriculum is designed around real life recovery issues and is presented in groups of no more than six participants. Individual sessions help to provide more personal support and guidance. Summer Sky now offers TWO Continuing Care Programs: EXTRAcare and ULTRAcare. These continuing aftercare programs are designed to have a high level of contact with our former patients and to keep them engaged in the recovery process for at least 1 year after discharge. For more information please contact Gena Teer or Scott Kelley at 254-968-2907.
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Summer Sky is a 72 bed facility located in the small rural town of Stephenville, Texas and is privately owned and operated. There are age and gender specific programs for male and female adults and for male and female adolescents, 13 – 17 years of age. To enhance each patient’s treatment plan Summer Sky has recently added Equine Therapy, low and high ROPES courses, Music Therapy and Art Therapy and a variety of physical exercise opportunities including the use of an Olympic-sized indoor/outdoor swimming pool. Summer Sky Treatment Center continues to improve and enhance its treatment programs to provide innovative ways to challenge our patients to reach their goals for enjoying life while maintaining continuous sobriety.
