Alumni Program

Connect. Commit. Cultivate.

Our Guiding Principles: The Three Cs

The Three Cs provide the foundation for the Lifeskills 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. 

Key Features of Our Alum Program

Community Connections & Peer Support

Our alum relations team facilitates discharge interviews for Lifeskills’ 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 discharge interview, the alum relations coordinator introduces the program, answers any questions, and collects membership information.

Discharge Group

Beginning three weeks before discharge, the discharge group allows clients to check in, share their experiences, find support, and get educated 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.

Alum Spotlight

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Lifeskills alumni testimonial

Ongoing Support After Discharge

We know that consistent contact cultivates relationships. After leaving Lifeskills, 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 alums 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 community 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.

Voices from Our Community

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“Lifeskills South Florida was the perfect place to treat my child’s mental health and addiction issues. The staff’s qualifications and areas of expertise enabled my child to get the needed targeted therapy. The staff was always available to answer questions and treated my family with dignity and respect. I particularly appreciated the family therapy sessions. I would highly recommend Lifeskills.”

– Grateful Family Member of an Alum

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“Our family has faced many challenges, and Lifeskills was a blessing. They had a very informative family weekend, which helped our family grow closer. They helped us gain insights; their information will be valuable for years. The employees are skilled professionals who have saved our family. We cannot thank them enough.”

– Grateful Family Member of an Alum

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“Lifeskills wasn't an easy program. There were a lot of hardships in the program. I had to look at myself honestly. I couldn't hide my shortcomings anymore. I had to face what my life had become, but I did get better. I'm stable now, which I haven't had my entire life. Now, I have peace of mind and a future ahead of me. Addiction doesn't have to be a death sentence. DID doesn't have to be a death sentence. You can get better. It's work, but you can grow and change. It's never too late, and if you've never had stability or true happiness, you can always work to have it in the future. Life can be good, and you can change.”

– Grateful Alum

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“I arrived after four suicide attempts, three of which took place within a single day. The last of which got me sent to the VA hospital in West Palm Beach, which took the initiative to have me placed at Lifeskills. This place is a miracle worker. It took a fully broken man who couldn't see life ahead of him and gave him hope for the future. Everything here has a purpose, even if you cannot see it at the time. The staff is amazing, full of highly qualified therapists, great techs, and community building that is truly next level. They saved my life. I strongly suggest Lifeskills to anyone who is struggling with their mental health. They CAN change you too if you allow the program to work.”

– Grateful Alum

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“Before coming to Lifeskills, I was struggling with my mental health and with substance abuse. The community here is so incredibly supportive, the staff is amazing, and the program was truly so helpful in assisting me with creating a much more stable and helpful life. I want to thank the clinical team, especially Celin, Ian, Amy, and Sheryl, who helped me learn many valuable skills that have improved my life. My life was unmanageable, and I was manic and unstable, but with the help of Lifeskills, I have grown so much as a person. I highly recommend this treatment center to anyone seeking the best possible help!!”

– Grateful Alum

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“We were desperate to get help for a family friend, so we reached out to Lifeskills. With the help of the staff and Dr. David, the clinical director, he was in residential treatment for two months and then transferred to outpatient care. We visited with him during his stay, met the staff members, and toured the beautiful facility. I’m so thankful we found this amazing center to help our dear friend get the help he needed. He’s been mentally healthy, clean, and sober for 16 months. Thank you, Lifeskills!”

– Grateful Friend of an Alum

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“Lifeskills South Florida was the perfect place to treat my child’s mental health and addiction issues. The staff’s qualifications and areas of expertise enabled my child to get the needed targeted therapy. The staff was always available to answer questions and treated my family with dignity and respect. I particularly appreciated the family therapy sessions. I would highly recommend Lifeskills.”

– Grateful Family Member of an Alum

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“Our family has faced many challenges, and Lifeskills was a blessing. They had a very informative family weekend, which helped our family grow closer. They helped us gain insights; their information will be valuable for years. The employees are skilled professionals who have saved our family. We cannot thank them enough.”

– Grateful Family Member of an Alum

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“Lifeskills wasn't an easy program. There were a lot of hardships in the program. I had to look at myself honestly. I couldn't hide my shortcomings anymore. I had to face what my life had become, but I did get better. I'm stable now, which I haven't had my entire life. Now, I have peace of mind and a future ahead of me. Addiction doesn't have to be a death sentence. DID doesn't have to be a death sentence. You can get better. It's work, but you can grow and change. It's never too late, and if you've never had stability or true happiness, you can always work to have it in the future. Life can be good, and you can change.”

– Grateful Alum

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“I arrived after four suicide attempts, three of which took place within a single day. The last of which got me sent to the VA hospital in West Palm Beach, which took the initiative to have me placed at Lifeskills. This place is a miracle worker. It took a fully broken man who couldn't see life ahead of him and gave him hope for the future. Everything here has a purpose, even if you cannot see it at the time. The staff is amazing, full of highly qualified therapists, great techs, and community building that is truly next level. They saved my life. I strongly suggest Lifeskills to anyone who is struggling with their mental health. They CAN change you too if you allow the program to work.”

– Grateful Alum

Meet Our Alum Program Team

Stefan Glamp, Alum Relations Manager
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.

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Dani Lozzi, Alum Relations Coordinator
Dani Lozzi leads Lifeskills South Florida’s Alum Program in their mission to support alum and their families through all stages of their recovery journey. With her efforts focusing on engagement and authentic relationship-building, Dani strives to offer assistance in a personalized manner to best support alums in achieving and maintaining lifelong recovery. With a background in Alum Engagement in the higher education setting and a Bachelor and master’s level education in Psychology and Communications, Dani brings her experience and passion to our facilities. One of Dani’s major strengths is her creative approach to alum relations, finding ways to introduce innovative approaches to outreach and bringing a fresh perspective to content creation.

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