Alumni Services

A: Psychologist Abraham Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Needs” explains that one of our most basic needs as human beings is to feel a sense of belonging. Creating a strong bond with others can increase happiness and overall satisfaction with life and helps manage stress. Whether you have 10 days or 10 years in recovery, making and maintaining connections with likeminded individuals will help you find fulfillment in your new, sober life. Remember, active addiction is isolating, but recovery doesn’t have to be!

A: In order to foster the strong relationships built in treatment and celebrate the unique culture present at each site, our Alumni Association chapters follow a facility-centered model, meaning that after discharge, you will become an alumnus of the site you visited. If you visited more than one site, we welcome you to choose the chapter of the site nearest you, or the site in which you have the strongest connection to. Currently, we have Alumni Association chapters at all of our sites:

• RCA at Danvers – Danvers, MA
• RCA at Westminster – Westminster, MA
• RCA at Indianapolis – Indianapolis, IN
• RCA at St. Charles – St. Charles, IL
• RCA at Lighthouse – Mays Landing, NJ
• RCA at Raritan Bay – South Amboy, NJ
• RCA at Monroeville – Monroeville, PA
• RCA at Devon – Devon, PA
• RCA at Capital Region – Waldorf, MD
• RCA at Bracebridge Hall – Earleville, MD

A: Because each chapter is run by our alumni, there are plenty of opportunities to get in service. Whether you wish to chair a meeting, commit to a speaking engagement, mentor newly discharged alumni, or plan one of our exciting events, volunteering your time can strengthen your own individual recovery.  Each chapter of the Alumni Association organizes a planning committee to discuss plans for upcoming events and meetings. Events can range anywhere from museum tours and paint nights to kayaking and bowling.

A:  Whether you spent 1 day or 30 days with us, when you leave RCA, you are automatically considered alumnus. We also recognize that the relationships you have with family and friends can become strained during active addiction, and that rebuilding these relationships in recovery is key for long term success. Studies show that social support from family and friends has been consistently found to predict positive outcomes, which is why our Alumni Association encourages loved ones to also take part.

A: Before leaving RCA, if you chose to receive Alumni Association information, you will automatically be sent information about all alumni happenings, either by email or text. You can also check our alumni webpage to see what’s happening and register for events.

A: If you’re struggling, PLEASE reach out! You can call our Alumni Office at (484) 654-9981 , or touch base with your Alumni Coordinator. We are here to support you in any way we can as you learn how to live your new life in recovery.

A: To help you get the most out of your Alumni Association, RCA has put together our  RCA Alumni Association Code of Conduct. Visit the page or download the PDF.