​

​

What is Recovery?

​

A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life and strive to reach their full potential.

​

​

​

Goals of Recovery

​

​

Health - Overcoming or managing one’s disease(s) or symptoms, for example, abstaining from the use of alcohol, illicit drugs, and non-prescribed medications if one has an addiction problem and for everyone in recovery, making informed, healthy choices that support physical and emotional well-being.

​

Home- A stable and safe place to live.

​

Purpose - Meaningful daily activities, such as a job, school, volunteerism, family caretaking, or creative endeavors, and the independence, income, and resources to participate in society.

​

Community - Relationships and social networks that provide support, friendship, love, and hope.

​

​

 

Guiding Principles of Recovery

​

Recovery is holistic

Recovery is person-driven

Recovery is based on respect

Recovery emerges from hope

Recovery occurs via many pathways

Recovery is supported by peers and allies

Recovery is supported by addressing individual trauma

Recovery is supported through relationships and social networks

Recovery involves individual, family, and community strength and responsibility

​​

​

 

 

​

​

​

​