Alumni Program for Addiction
Continued support, community, and connection for those who have completed treatment at Simple Path Recovery. Your recovery does not end at discharge, and neither does our care.
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South Florida Alumni Program for Addiction
Our South Florida alumni program for addiction is built for clients who have successfully completed treatment at Simple Path Recovery and want to keep their recovery strong long after they leave our doors. The program runs year-round and is open to every alum, whether you finished a partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient program or any part of our program. There is no fee to join, no waiting period, and no end date.
Recovery does not stop the day a treatment program ends. The weeks and months that follow discharge are when many people feel the most pressure, and the right community can be the difference between a single rough day and a return to active addiction. The alumni program bridges that gap by keeping you connected to the team, the peers, and the tools that helped you get sober in the first place.
You will find a community that has walked the same road, staff who already know your story, and a schedule of events and check-ins that keep recovery active in your daily life. Simple Path Recovery treats the whole person, not just the addiction, and the alumni program continues that approach for as long as you want to stay involved.
What Our Alumni Programs Offer Members
Alumni programs offer the structure and connection that lasting recovery requires. Here is what every Simple Path alum can expect from day one.
Community Connection
Members exchange honest support with people who understand the daily realities of recovery. You speak with fellow alumni who get it, not strangers reading from a script.
- Group meetings and peer check-ins
- Mentor matching for newcomers
Ongoing Support
The alumni program provides ongoing support that adjusts to your specific needs over time, whether you are six weeks out of treatment or years into sobriety.
- Regular sobriety support meetings
- Staff access during hard weeks
Resources & Events
Members get access to alumni events, recovery resources, and recreational outings that foster a sober lifestyle and a strong support network while you focus on recovery work.
- Sober social activities
- Volunteer opportunities
Types of Alumni Support Programs at Simple Path Recovery
Our alumni programs come in several formats so members can join in the way that fits their schedule, comfort level, and stage of recovery. Each option is led by Simple Path staff who already know our community.
- Monthly Alumni Meetings
- Sober Social Events
- Volunteer Days
- Peer Mentorship
- Online Alumni Community
- Family Engagement Nights
- Recovery Workshops
- Holiday Sober Events
Alumni members also receive priority access to step-up or step-down care at Simple Path if extra support is ever needed, so the door stays open both ways.
Outside Recovery Networks
We connect members to trusted outside groups for a wider sober network, including:
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Narcotics Anonymous
- SmartRecovery™
- Al-Anon
How Alumni Stay Connected After Treatment
Staying connected is the single biggest factor that protects long-term success after rehab. Members stay connected through regular check-ins, group chats, mentor pairings, and in-person events at our Pompano Beach center. Research backs this up: Those who actively participate in a structured program have significantly lower relapse rates in the first year out.
For some alumni, connection looks like showing up to a monthly dinner. For others, it looks like a quiet text exchange with a sponsor on a hard day. Both count. The program flexes to what each member actually needs, which is what makes it sustainable for the long haul.
The relationship between staff and clients does not end at discharge either. Therapists, case managers, and our alumni coordinator continue to recognize you, ask about your progress, and step in when you need guidance. You are not starting from zero with a new face every time you reach out.
Joining the Simple Path Alumni Association
Group therapy is one of the most powerful tools in veteran recovery. It works because it removes the isolation that addiction depends on. When you sit in a room with other veterans who have lived through similar deployments, similar losses, and similar struggles, you stop carrying it alone.
The Simple Path alumni association is open to every client who has successfully completed a treatment program with us
New members are invited to their first alumni meeting before they ever leave our care, so the transition into the alumni association is built into the discharge process. No application, no extra paperwork.
The alumni association hosts a regular calendar of events both in person at our Pompano Beach center and through a private digital platform that members can reach from anywhere.
New members are paired with an alumni mentor within their first month, which gives every newcomer a real person to call when life gets loud.
This is a place to build the accountability and sense of belonging that protect lasting recovery.
Many members describe the alumni association as a part of the treatment they did not know they needed until they had it.
Simple Path Alumnus
“Joining the alumni association turned recovery from something I was doing alone into something I was doing with people who actually understood. That changed everything for me.”
Your Continued Rehab Alumni Program Care Team
Members keep working with the same kind of compassionate, highly trained recovery professionals who supported their original treatment, all under one roof.
Therapist
Alumni Facilitator
Primary Counselor
Case Manager
Nutritionist
How to Join the Alumni Program
At Simple Path Recovery, alumni membership begins the day you complete treatment. We invite you to your first alumni meeting before you leave, so the transition is built in and not something you have to figure out on your own.
The first step is simple. Show up to one event, one meeting, or one mentor call.
From there, we work with you to find the level of involvement that fits your life. Some alumni come weekly. Others check in once a quarter. Both belong here, and the door stays open either way.
Meet Your Alumni Program Leaders
Our alumni coordinators and recovery staff are dedicated to creating a community where every member can keep growing in sobriety.
Cathy Bilotti M.ED., LMHC
Clinical Director
Matt Wilkof
Chief Operating Officer
Dominic Deluca
Alumni Coordinator | Business Development
Jacquelyn Louis
Primary Therapist
Their Words, Their Recovery
We could tell you it works, but they say it better. Listen to alumni, parents, and partners share what recovery at Simple Path looks like.
Start Your Alumni Program for Addiction Today
Recovery is a lifelong commitment, and the people who do it well surround themselves with a community that keeps showing up. The Simple Path alumni program for addiction is built to be that community for as long as you want it, whether you are a current client preparing for discharge or a past graduate looking to reconnect.
By joining the alumni program in Pompano Beach, Florida, you keep the network that helped you get sober and gain new opportunities to grow alongside fellow alumni who understand the journey. It is never too late to reach out, and it is never too soon to start.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Alumni Program
Below are the questions we hear most often from clients getting ready to join. If yours is not answered here, give us a call anytime.
Who qualifies for the Simple Path alumni program?
Any client who has successfully completed a treatment program at Simple Path Recovery is automatically eligible. This includes partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient graduates. There is no application process and no fee to join. If you finished your program with us, you are already in.
How long can I stay in the alumni program?
For life. There is no end date on alumni membership. Many of our most active members are several years into recovery and still attending events, mentoring newcomers, and joining group meetings. Continuing care research shows that interventions like alumni programs are more likely to produce the strongest long-term sobriety outcomes.
What if I moved away from South Florida after treatment?
You can still participate. The alumni program runs a private digital platform that gives out-of-state members access to virtual meetings, mentor calls, and recovery resources. We also help connect alumni to trusted local recovery networks wherever they live, so geography is never a barrier to staying connected.
Does the alumni program cost anything?
No. Membership in the Simple Path alumni association is free for every client who completes treatment with us. Some optional retreats or recreational outings may carry a small cost, but core programming, meetings, mentorship, and staff access are all included at no charge.
What happens if I relapse while in the alumni program?
You call us. The alumni program is designed for exactly these moments, and a relapse does not remove you from the community. Our team will help you figure out the next right step, whether that means a quick reset with a counselor, a return to outpatient care, or something more structured. There is no judgment and no waiting list for alumni who need help.