Alum Program | Aster Springs | Support Groups and Outreach

Aster Springs Alumni Program:

Connect. Commit. Cultivate.

Aster Springs Alum Program

Connect. Commit. Cultivate.

Our Guiding Principles: The Three Cs

The Three Cs provide the foundation for the Aster Springs Alum Program.

1.
CONNECT

our communities to our alums and their families in a meaningful way.

2.
COMMIT

to serving and guiding our alums and their families.

3.
CULTIVATE
strong communities that will continue their recovery journeys together.

Alum Program Components

Support Groups

Our Alum Relations Team facilitates discharge interviews for Aster Springs clients as well as various support groups for clients, alums, and their families to help them connect with and commit to the program.

Discharge Interviews

During each interview, the Alum Relations Coordinator introduces the program, answers any questions, and collects membership information.

Discharge Group

Throughout each client’s stay, the discharge group allows clients to check in, share their experiences, find support, and receive education on the program.

Alum Support Group

Within this weekly group, alums can check in, share their experiences, and find support.

Family Support Group

Within this weekly group, families can check in, share their experiences, and find support.

Post-Discharge Outreach

We know that consistent contact cultivates relationships. After leaving Aster Springs, each alum receives an initial check-in, as well as ongoing scheduled check-ins. During these check-ins, recovery challenges and the needed resources are identified and addressed so our alums and their families feel supported.

The Group Me App & Private Facebook Page

The app and private page allow alumni and their families to instantly connect with other program members. Members can post, build friendships, access support groups, track events and milestones, and more. The Alum Relations Coordinator administers groups and provides support as well as holds all members accountable to each group’s rules.

Volunteer Committee

Our alum program is run, governed, and supported by our volunteer committee, which works in conjunction with our Alum Relations Coordinator. The only requirements for committee membership include attending the once-a-month meetings and participating in most alum community events.

Events

We believe in connection through group activities! Recovery is about being a part of life and experiencing new events. The volunteer committee votes on various quarterly events, including reunions, beach trips, bowling, and more.

What Our Alum & Our Families Are Saying

Meet Our Alum Program Team

Stefan Glamp Headshot - Aster Springs

Stefan Glamp, National Director of Alumni Services

Stefan Glamp leads Odyssey’s efforts in developing the alum communities at each facility. His approach sustains treatment effectiveness by providing timely, systematic, and supportive engagement for all clients who have completed treatment. With extensive experience developing and directing robust alum communities in the addiction and mental health fields, Stefan focuses on engaging people within their specific recovery journeys and developing community partnerships with the belief that long-term recovery is an attainable life goal.