Care or services provided to individuals after their release from a healthcare institution or following release from other types of service providers.

Pertaining to child welfare, services designed to help youth re-enter the community after placement in out-of-home facilities.

In the context of BDSM, refers to emotional and physical attention given to a partner at the end of a scene to minimize or prevent drop; usually provided by the top to the bottom, but the reverse may occur or aftercare may be provided by persons not in the scene. Aftercare activities can vary greatly depending on relationships, the frequency of play, type of scene, intensity of the scene, and other considerations.