Dear Friends and Professionals,

Well, we're off and running for 2008!  With the New Year comes the excitement and energy for implementing new plans, strategizing with like-minded professionals on new programs, and taking a close look at how we can be even more effective in meeting the needs of the individuals in our care. 

Transition is a term we are starting to hear more and more across the treatment and mental health industry. Professionals realize that treatment is effective and a well thought out structured discharge plan can lead to a client's successful recovery. Knowing this information also leads us to know that the application of the information learned and developed in treatment along with the discharge charge plan falls short for most clients. The majority of clients left to their own skills cannot apply the information into their daily living plan. Application is key to successful transition.

At Hired Power, our experience and services are focused purely on the client's transition. We support admissions teams in assisting clients to the door of treatment, creating a safe passage in what is often a time of crisis. We partner with case managers during the course of treatment to accompany clients who need to leave the safety of the program for court or a family emergency situation; therefore increasing the opportunity of a safe return to program. Often times we support clients in their transition between levels of care, assisting them with the stressors and road blocks of travel and diminishing the possibility of getting "lost" along the way. Most often we are utilized to walk beside a client on their return home from treatment. We provide the necessary guidance, support and mentor-ship in the application of the information learned into a successful transition into their recovery community.

Staying true to our mission of supporting a successful transition Hired Power has increased our services to include providing our clients with continued monitoring. This extension of services again focuses on the transition time when our Personal Recovery Assistants complete the in home work with the client. Our clients will continue to receive random urinalysis testing, weekly phone sessions with a case monitor and follow up to ensure the commitment to the aftercare plan with community professionals and fellowship programs.

We are excited to be part of the pioneering of new services and support for the clients, families and professionals we serve across the country. Stay tuned to next months newsletter to hear about our exciting East Coast developments!! Thank you again to all of you who continue to support, offer guidance and work to build the bridge of recovery through a successful transition plan!