Transition and Aftercare

African American Family Services (AAFS) feels that continued emphasis must be placed on community-based aftercare support. Getting out of treatment and transitioning back into the community is only the beginning. Aftercare support is the key to the development of quality sobriety in people recovering from chemical dependency.

All groups are based on an abstinence model of recovery. Clients come together as a group to explore cultural experiences relating to their chemical dependency without the fear of alienation and cultural adjustment that may exist in a predominantly non-Black setting.

AAFS helps clients locate AA, NA and CA groups for those searching for twelve-step groups to join. AAFS also helps family members who want to be involved find Alanon groups and makes referrals to AAFS's family support and education groups.

AAFS has early sobriety, relapse prevention and aftercare support groups. Groups offered are adult and adolescent, co-ed and gender specific. A pre-group screening is necessary prior to joining. Aftercare case management is also available. The AAFS aftercare program is a unique individualized program that addresses the specific needs and issues of each client.

For more information, contact the Institute on Black Chemical Abuse at (612) 871-7878 for services in Minneapolis or at (651) 642-0021 for services in Saint Paul.