17 Elements of A Recovery-Oriented System Of Care And Services

When advocating for a recovery-oriented mental health system, the following characteristics embody the principles and beliefs of recovery:

• person-centered
• inclusive of family and other ally involvement
• individualized and comprehensive services across the lifespan
• systems anchored in the community
• continuity of care
• partnership-consultant relationships
• strength-based
• culturally responsive
• responsiveness to personal belief systems
• commitment to peer recovery support services
• inclusion of the voices and experiences of recovering individuals and their families
• integrated services
• system-wide education and training
• ongoing monitoring and outreach
• outcomes driven
• research based and
• adequately and flexibly financed

Source for Guiding Principles of Recovery: CSAT White Paper: Guiding Principles and Elements of Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care.