Our Alumni Program
Completing treatment is a tremendous accomplishment, but recovery doesn’t end when you leave Black Bear Lodge. It continues through the relationships you build, the healthy habits you develop and the support you receive along the way.
At Black Bear Lodge, we believe staying connected can make a meaningful difference in long-term recovery. Our Alumni Program is designed to help former patients continue growing, celebrating milestones and finding encouragement through a community that understands the recovery journey.
Whether you recently completed treatment or have been in recovery for years, you’ll always be part of the Black Bear Lodge family.
Meet Your Alumni Coordinator
Brandon “Kai” Sullivan
Alumni Coordinator, Black Bear Lodge
Our Alumni Coordinator is here to help you stay connected after treatment. Whether you’re looking for upcoming events, ways to get involved, opportunities to give back or simply want to reconnect with the Black Bear community, we’re here for you.
Email: [email protected]
Why Stay Connected?
Create lifetime relationships for long-term recovery
Recovery is stronger when you don’t have to do it alone.
The Alumni Program helps you continue building on the progress you made during treatment while staying connected to people who understand your experiences and support your goals.
As part of the Alumni Program, you’ll have opportunities to:
- Stay connected with a supportive recovery community
- Strengthen the skills and coping strategies developed during treatment
- Build meaningful, lasting relationships
- Celebrate recovery milestones and personal achievements
- Find encouragement through shared experiences
- Continue growing throughout your recovery journey
You can easily stay connected through our alumni mobile app.
Inside the app you’ll find recovery resources, an online community, events calendar, and recovery milestone tracking as part of your continuum of care. You can earn point for rewards.
Download the Black Bear app here
Alumni Events & Activities
Recovery isn’t just about staying sober. It’s about building a meaningful, fulfilling life.
Throughout the year, Black Bear Lodge offers opportunities for alumni to reconnect, strengthen relationships and continue supporting one another through activities such as:
- Alumni meetings
- Recovery celebrations
- Holiday gatherings
- Community service and volunteer projects
- Outdoor activities
- Family-friendly events
- Educational workshops
- Special alumni gatherings
Every event is designed to strengthen connections, celebrate recovery and remind our alumni that they remain an important part of the Black Bear community.
Continuing Your Recovery Journey
Returning home after treatment can feel exciting, rewarding and sometimes challenging. Going back to work, rebuilding relationships, managing stress and creating new routines are all part of recovery.
You don’t have to navigate those experiences alone.
Our Alumni Program provides continued encouragement, connection and support as you apply the tools and skills you learned during treatment to everyday life.
Give Back & Stay Involved
As your recovery grows, you may discover new ways to encourage others.
Many alumni find purpose in volunteering, participating in community service projects, welcoming new alumni or supporting Black Bear events.
Giving back not only helps others feel supported and hopeful, but can also strengthen your own recovery by reinforcing the connections and purpose you’ve built along the way.
Share Your Success
Every recovery journey has the power to inspire someone else.
Whether you’ve reached an important milestone, rebuilt relationships or simply want others to know that recovery is possible, your story may encourage someone to take their own first step toward healing.
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We Are Always Here For You
Once you’re part of the Black Bear family, you’ll always be part of the Black Bear family.
Stay connected through alumni communications, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and meaningful connections with fellow alumni and staff.
Whether you’d like to reconnect, update your contact information, share your recovery story or learn about upcoming events, our Alumni Team is here to help.
