Maintaining the gains achieved is an essential part of the treatment and recovery process. That’s why preparing for the return home begins soon after admission.
   
Living and cooperating together are the broad goals enabling healthy re-entry into social life. As the time approaches, the doctor and social worker confer with the patient and family as well as the staff members responsible for coordinating the discharge planning.

After leaving the hospital, it may be advantageous for some patients to attend supportive group sessions and to continue seeing their therapists.
   
The hospital maintains a continuing interest in the progress of former patients and stands ready to assist them during the period of adjustment following their return to home, family, job, school and community.