Aftercare Support

While ACUTE does not have traditional alumni programming, we do offer an After Care Program, which features a monthly eNewsletter, periodic mailings as well as a dedicated clinical resource for past patients, Sara Nieder, LCSW, After Care Clinician.  

Transitioning out of ACUTE and the ongoing recovery journey can be both exciting and challenging, and Sara is available to help you via post-discharge support and ongoing communication. Sara will follow up with you at regular intervals via phone and email.  During these communications, she will gather feedback about your treatment experience as well as your current recovery progress. She is also available to provide continued encouragement, support and resources if needed. Please contact Sara at any time to discuss your treatment experience and share successes, challenges and setbacks along your journey.  If at any time you no longer wish to receive this type of contact, just let Sara know and we’ll adjust our contact based on your wishes. 

Also, please let Sara know if you have a change in mailing address, email address or phone number to ensure that we have your current information on file.  

Email sara.nieder@dhha.org to update your information.

If you are experiencing challenges and hardships in recovery, it can help to remember that this too shall pass, and lean on our skills in times of difficulty.  

• Know yourself, and ask for help when you need it. Self-referral is supported and encouraged if you’re struggling with medical issues from eating disorder behaviors.  

• Manage your anxiety. Even these simple PT exercises cab help relieve stress and tension to improve focus and clarity. 

• Maintain structures in life and nurture consistent self-care. Remember these OT techniques to keep you feeling motivated and engaged in the things that matter to you, even if you still find yourself stuck at home and/or your routines haven’t yet returned to normal.