One of SoberHood's core activities is around recovery support. This is reflected in all three major projects: TROHN, RecoveryPeople and C.R.E.W.
Recovery Support Services (RSS) are non-clinical services aimed at start and sustain long-term recovery. They are often delivered in conjunction with and complementary to the work of formal treatment and/or existing mutual aid groups, such as 12 Step. (SAMHSA, 2007)
Peer Recovery Support Services (PRSS)
(See Recovery Coach vs 12 Step Sponsor vs Councilor)
Examples of Peer Recovery Support Services- Recovery Community Centers
- Recovery Residences (Recovery-oriented Housing)
- Recovery Coaching
- Recovery Wellness Planning
- Recovery Resource Navigation
- Peer Staffed Warm-lines / Help-lines
- Recovery Checkups and Outreach
- Recovery Support Groups
- Recovery Supportive Activities and Social Events
Dimensions that Support a Life in RecoveryRecovery support can be grouped around the dimensions that support a life in recovery: - Health : overcoming or managing one’s disease(s) as well as living in a physically and emotionally healthy way;
- Home: a stable and safe place to live;
- Purpose: meaningful daily activities, such as a job, school, volunteerism, family caretaking, or creative endeavors, and the independence, income and resources to participate in society; and
- Community : relationships and social networks that provide support, friendship, love, and hope.
Types of Recovery Support(Adopted from What Are Peer Recovery Support Services? SAMHSA) | Type | Description | Example | | Emotional | Demonstrate empathy, caring or concern to bolster person's self-esteem and confidence | Peer mentoring
Peer-led support groups | | Informational | Share knowledge and information and/or provide life or vocational skills training. | Parenting classes
Job readiness training
Wellness seminar | | Instrumental | Provide concrete assistance to help others accomplish tasks | Child care
Transportation
Linkage to social services | | Affiliational | Facilitate contacts with other people to promote learning of social and recreational skills, create community, and acquire a sense of belonging | Recovery centers
Sports leagues
Drug-free social events |
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