Service

Relapse Prevention

Identify triggers early, strengthen coping and build a practical plan for protecting recovery.

By appointment

Relapse Prevention helps patients identify personal triggers, warning signs, cravings, high-risk situations and behavioral patterns that can undermine recovery. The patient and clinician develop practical strategies for responding early, strengthening supports and reconnecting with treatment before risk escalates.

Who may benefit

  • People in early or established recovery
  • Patients completing more intensive treatment
  • Individuals with previous relapse history
  • Patients experiencing increasing cravings or exposure to known triggers
  • Families needing appropriate recovery-support education

What the service may include

  • Trigger and warning-sign identification
  • Craving-management strategies
  • Coping-skills development
  • High-risk situation planning
  • Recovery-support mapping
  • Lapse/relapse response planning
  • Family/support involvement when appropriate
  • Ongoing review of recovery goals

What patients should expect

  • A personalized rather than generic relapse plan
  • Practical coping strategies
  • Review of changing risks and supports
  • Clear steps for re-engaging treatment if symptoms or use recur
  • Coordination with medical care when relapse creates medical risk

Typical pathway

  1. Recovery Review
  2. Trigger / Risk Analysis
  3. Personal Relapse-Prevention Plan
  4. Skills Practice
  5. Follow-Up
  6. Plan Revision / Escalation If Needed

How this fits with other services: Works with Addiction Recovery Treatment, Continuing Care, Individual Psychotherapy, Family Therapy and Medical & Recovery.

Scope & safety

Relapse-prevention services can reduce risk but cannot guarantee that relapse will not occur. Intoxication, withdrawal, overdose or acute psychiatric risk requires reassessment and possible escalation.

Relevant FAQ

Common questions

Where should a new patient start?

A new patient can begin with the relevant assessment or Central Intake. The goal is to identify the appropriate service rather than requiring the patient to diagnose the problem independently.

Does Therapy House provide emergency care?

No routine website or outpatient appointment should be presented as emergency hospital care. Acute medical or psychiatric emergencies require the appropriate emergency/hospital service.

Can I book if I am unsure which service I need?

Yes. The website should provide a 'Not sure which service I need' option that routes the visitor to Central Intake rather than forcing a clinical self-selection.

Not sure where to start?

Start with Therapy House Central Intake. We can help identify the appropriate starting point based on your concerns and service needs — you do not need to diagnose yourself.

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