The Social Model and The Physical Environment

Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery > 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, the physical environment can certainly contribute to this model or detract from it.

 

(LEARN MORE about the Social Model of recovery from OhioMHAS https://mha.ohio.gov/static/Portals/0/assets/SchoolsAndCommunities/CommunityAndHousing/HousingResources/The-Social-Model-of-Recovery-Handout.pdf

(LEARN MORE from SAMHSA about the Social Model: https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep23-10-00-002.pdf)