The Social Model and the Physical Environment

In the social model of recovery, recovery is enhanced by a belief in a person’s sense of hope for a better future and an ability to assist in and control the recovery process. Recovery is supported by a community of peers willing to share their experiences and to assist the individual on the journey to recovery, essentially becoming part of a functional family.

While the primary aspects of the social model depend on the interaction between residents of a recovery home, the physical environment can certainly contribute to this model or detract from it.

Learn more:

The Social Model of Recovery from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Best Practices of Recovery Housing from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Course Syllabus

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Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery

	Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery: Journal Exercise #1
	Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery: Introduction
	The Social Model and the Physical Environment
	Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery: Journal Exercise #2
	Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery - Quiz #1
	How to Create a Homelike Environment Within the Recovery Home
	Creating a Trauma-Informed Environment
	Creating a Trauma Informed Environment, Part 2
	Promoting Physical Safety
	Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery - Quiz #2
	Understanding Physical Property Requirements
	The House Exterior
	The Interior of the Home
	The Kitchen and Dining Area
	The Bathrooms
	The Bedrooms
	The Laundry, Basement and Utilities
	Documents
	Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery - Quiz #3
	Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery: NEXT STEPS