Recovery Support

Recovery is a process of change through which people improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential. This process may include clinical treatment, medications, faith-based approaches, peer support, family support, self-care, and other methods.

Recovery resources for individuals

Recovery and Recovery Support
Learn about the process of recovery and how support systems help people in recovery.

Virtual Recovery Resources
Virtual recovery resources help you stay connected to support.

Recovery tools for the community

Recovery Resources for Counselors
Discover tools and techniques for working with patients.

Opioids Epidemic Practical Toolkit for Faith and Community Leaders
Take steps to bring hope and healing to people suffering the consequences of opioid abuse disorder.

Recovery Supports Technical Assistance Center (BRSS-TACS)
Implement effective recovery supports and services for people with mental or substance use disorders and their families.

Awareness campaigns

Recovery is Possible: Know the Options
Learn the signs of opioid addiction and where to find treatment and recovery resources.

• Prescription Opioid Awareness

National Recovery Month (September)
Raise awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who are recovering.

Opioid use disorder and civil rights video series

Watch this five-part video series to learn about civil rights protections for individuals in recovery from an opioid use disorder:

• Two training webinars on how federal disability rights protections apply to some individuals in recovery from an opioid use disorder
• Common misconceptions on medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
• Two animated videos about the application of federal disability rights laws to child welfare programs and activities