Addiction Treatment

Continuing Care Programs

One of several Mayo Clinic offerings, continuing care after primary treatment is just as important as your initial step on the journey to sobriety. Mayo Clinic offers several types of programs to meet your needs at every stage.

Early Recovery Program

The Early Recovery Program is a step-down treatment program after completing residential or outpatient treatment. You meet two times a week for six weeks for group therapy, education and individual counseling, as well as follow-up nurse assessments and drug abuse surveys.

Recovery Maintenance Program

In Recovery Maintenance, you meet once weekly for three or more months, as determined by your customized treatment plan. In this program, you continue with group sessions and individual counseling, as well as follow-up nurse assessments and drug abuse surveys.

Health Professionals Group

As mandated by the Health Professionals Services Program in Minnesota, the Health Professionals Group offers continuing care for health care providers (doctors, nurses, pharmacists and dentists) who have alcohol or drug addictions. As determined by the treatment plan and rules of the certifying board, you meet weekly for an indefinite duration. Most people participate for several months.

Family Recovery Group

Mayo Clinic recognizes that family support is a crucial part of your recovery. The Family Recovery Group meets once a week for eight weeks. It's designed for family members of people with alcohol or drug addictions, and provides disease education, coping tools and support.