Understanding recovery
Recovery has four dimensions: health, home, purpose and community
Use SAMHSA’s four recovery dimensions as a gentle planning framework for practical support, without turning recovery into a scorecard.
PEOPLE / SUPPORT / CONNECTION
recovery
Supporting Someone
Listening to Someone in Recovery Without Racing to Solve the Problem
Make a recovery conversation easier by listening for the person’s meaning, checking what help they want and avoiding an instant list of solutions.
Recovery Support
Ask How Spiritual Support Fits Your Own Recovery Preferences
Discuss spiritual or nonreligious support in recovery, clarify what is optional, and keep personal preferences part of the care conversation.