Transition planning in VASAP typically includes which of the following?

• A. Developing an aftercare referral plan.
• B. Identifying immediate crisis resources only.
• C. Ending all services at discharge.
• D. Discharge planning, aftercare referrals, continued support resources, and strategies to maintain sobriety.

Answer: (D)

Transition planning centers on ensuring continuity of care after program involvement ends. The best approach includes discharge planning to map out what happens next, aftercare referrals to connect the participant with ongoing services, continued support resources to maintain access to help (such as counseling, peer support groups, or community programs), and concrete strategies to maintain sobriety to prevent relapse. This comprehensive package reflects the goal of transitioning from structured program support to sustainable, long-term recovery. Options that focus only on immediate crisis resources miss the long-term planning, and ending all services at discharge runs counter to supporting ongoing recovery.