Extended Care

At the conclusion of your residential treatment program, you’ll have the opportunity to stay at Orchard on the Brazos for further self-exploration and growth. We offer an optional extended care program for those residents who recognize that they may need more time to understand themselves at a deeper level, change their habits, strengthen their commitment to sobriety, and make a plan for their next steps.

At a basic level, the extended care program functions as a combination of sober living—with a live-in house manager—and full-time programming. Participants have access to all the same amenities and therapies as those in residential treatment, but they also enjoy expanded flexibility. For example, with the approval of their clinical team and with accountability structures in place, residents may obtain weekend passes to run errands, attend appointments, and even go home. In this way, the extended care program acts as a bridge between treatment and reintegration into regular life with its myriad personal and work obligations. You can ease yourself into exposure to potential stressors and triggers out in the real world, but with the safety net of our treatment and the camaraderie of our support system.

However, our extended care program is so much more than just a continuation of what was covered in residential treatment. It’s a chance to go beyond recovery and get on a trajectory to a brighter tomorrow. This involves finding your higher purpose and truly believing that what lies ahead is better than your past. We want you to leave our campus as the best version of yourself, knowing that the future isn’t something to fear, but is an adventure you’re called to. In sum, extended care is a transformative experience like no other and a valuable investment in your health, well-being, and ability to create a more positive future for yourself.