Recovery

The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) defines Recovery as: "A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.”

SAMHSA works to reduce the impact of substance use and mental illness on communities nationwide. Check out the services and resources SAMHSA offers on recovery, bullying, suicide, and other important topics.

• Building self-esteem (PDF)

• Making and keeping friends (PDF)

• Dealing with the effects of trauma (PDF)

• Recovery and wellness lifestyle (PDF)

• Speaking out for yourself (PDF)

• Psychiatric advance directives

• Action planning for prevention and recovery (PDF)

• Connect with SAMHSA through social media

For further information call 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) or visit SAMHSA. To learn more about SAMHSA's Recovery Support Strategic Initiative check out the SAMHSA blog.

Watch: Stories of hope and recovery
People share personal stories of hope
and recovery from mental health problems.

Additional resources
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website MentalHealth.gov is an online resource for mental health information. Learn the signs of mental illness and how to seek help. Discover how you and your loved ones can join the discussion about mental illness.

• Relapse management tools worksheet (PDF)
  Courtesy of Choices in Recovery, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

• Preparing to get a job (PDF)
  Courtesy of Choices in Recovery, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.