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 Opens a new window.

Additional resources

• 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.