Haven Detox survey finds 99% of patients confident in recovery after discharge

A second-quarter survey of discharged patients at The Haven Detox found 99% felt confident in their continued recovery plan and 97% felt safe during treatment. The results point to discharge planning, crisis resources and follow-up care as key supports as patients leave treatment.

Why it matters: - Patients leaving addiction treatment are more likely to continue recovery when they feel prepared, safe and supported. - The Haven Detox survey suggests discharge planning can shape how confident patients feel about the next step after treatment. - The findings also matter because they focus on patient-reported experience, not long-term clinical outcomes.

What happened: - The Haven Detox Group said an average of 99% of surveyed patients felt confident in a plan of action for continued recovery after discharge. - An average of 97% of patients said they felt safe during treatment. - The survey covered exit surveys from 823 clients discharged between April 1 and June 30, 2026. - The response rate was 47% across all The Haven Detox facilities. - Patients across every Haven Detox location were represented in the second-quarter survey data, and every location scored at least 96% on the confidence measure.

The details: - An average of 96% of patients said they felt comfortable seeking staff help if they felt like harming themselves or someone else. - An average of 97% positively rated safety as a priority. - An average of 97% said they received education about their substance use problems. - An average of 96% said they received relapse-prevention education they believed would help after treatment. - An average of 95% said their aftercare plan included follow-up appointments based on their individual needs. - An average of 96% said they received crisis resources to use after discharge. - Patients also reported receiving education, follow-up appointments and crisis resources to support continued recovery. - The Haven Detox said patients trusted staff and felt psychologically safe enough to focus on treatment.

Between the lines: - The results point to a model of care that extends beyond the final day of treatment and into the transition home. - High safety scores may reflect an environment where patients feel comfortable asking for help before a crisis escalates. - The survey’s strong discharge scores may also indicate that patients value practical tools as much as clinical treatment. - Nick Vacarino, regional executive director at The Haven Detox, said the real test of treatment is whether patients leave believing they can take the next step. - Dr. Sal Raichbach, chief clinical officer of The Haven Detox Group, said follow-up care, relapse-prevention tools and crisis resources can help provide structure as patients return to daily life.

What's next: - The Haven Detox said discharge planning will remain centered on education, follow-up care and crisis support. - The organization’s survey results will likely continue to be used to gauge how well patients feel prepared for life after treatment. - The Haven Detox Group says it operates eight locations across Arizona, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Florida, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Puerto Rico. - Learn more at the company’s website.

The bottom line: - For The Haven Detox, the key measure is not just how patients feel in treatment, but whether they leave with a workable plan to stay in recovery.