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An Emerging Framework - A Recovery-Oriented Systems Approach

Recovery-oriented systems supports person-centered and self-directed approaches to care that build on the strengths and resilience of individuals, families, and communities to take responsibility for their sustain health, wellness, and recovery from alcohol and drug problems. The following presentation attempts to provide an overview of a recovery-oriented systems approach; to discuss the benefits this emerging approach; to engage you in the system change process; and to answer your questions.

An Emerging Framework - A Recovery-Oriented Systems Approach

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Recovery: For You or Someone You Know

For Community Organizations and Service Providers

Recovery in Your Community

Youth and Young Adults in Recovery

La Comunidad Hispana

Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for substance use and mental disorders, celebrates people in recovery, lauds the contributions of treatment and service providers, and promotes the message that recovery in all its forms is possible. Recovery Month spreads the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, that prevention works, treatment is effective and people can and do recover.

National Recovery Month 2013

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Behavioral Health is Essential to Health
Prevention Works
Treatment is Effective
People Recover

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration • 1 Choke Cherry Road • Rockville, MD 20857 • 1-877-SAMHSA-7