Determining Level of Support

All levels of support in recovery housing are important, needed and different. No level of support is better or worse than the others.

Setting up a recovery house requires considerable time, energy and investment to ensure that the recovery house meets the needs and expectations of residents and the community.

If you are a new operator of recovery housing, purposefully consider what level of support you would like to offer. Research the needs of your target population to ensure that the level of support you are offering is going to meet those needs.

You may have heard of the social model of recovery, which empowers people to build meaningful relationships with others in a supportive community of their peers.

Recovery residences in Ohio are to provide more than space, beds, dining areas and rules, but also are expected to engage the resident to help them improve their health and wellness, gain the courage to self-direct their lives in healthy ways and strive for their full potential as individuals, workers/professionals, family members, community members and citizens.

Let’s continue breaking down Level I, II, and III and look at the administration within the home, services provided within the home, and staff requirements for the home.

Learn more:

The Social Model of Recovery from OhioMHAS