THE SANCTUARY BYRON BAY

The Sanctuary Byron Bay can provide aftercare assistance at home by:

• arranging for an aftercare support person to accompany you home upon the completion of your formal program; and
• linking you to recovery coaches who will provide ongoing support and assistance in clarifying and achieving your goals.

If you choose to have an aftercare support person from The Sanctuary Byron Bay accompany you home, we ensure that the support person will be a carer with whom you have a trusting and warm relationship. The role of the aftercare support person is a formal one and the following considerations are subject to negotiation at the outset so that both you and the support person are clear about what to expect:

• The length of time the support person will be required;
• Development and prioritisation of short, medium and long term recovery goals;
• Developing clear guidelines about the support person’s role in helping a client achieve their goals;
• Negotiating the support person’s work hours - usually eight hours a day;
• Negotiating accommodation for the support person – usually in separate quarters;
• Negotiating confidentiality protocols: for example, what is the support person allowed to discuss and with whom? Will the support person be expected to liaise with family members, doctors, therapists or practitioners in your local area?
• Rehearsing relapse scenarios so it is clear what will happen in the event of a relapse;
• Ensuring that both client and support person agree upon the boundaries of the support person’s role as a treatment professional – for example, the support person is not expected to undertake housework or to conduct personal or business affairs on behalf of the client.