Recovery and Recovery Support

SAMHSA defines recovery as a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential. Recovery signals a dramatic shift in the expectation for positive outcomes for individuals who experience mental and substance use conditions or the co-occurring of the two.

About Recovery

50.2 million American adults considered themselves to be in recovery from their substance use and/or mental health problems.

2 in 3 adults who ever had a mental health problem
7 in 10 adults who ever had a substance use problem

Learn about the guiding principles and dimensions of recovery.

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Get the latest announcements on SAMHSA’s efforts to address recovery support. Access the latest news, upcoming events and more.

The RecoverMe campaign connects those in recovery with empowering, practical, and affirming resources to support their individual journey with substance use and mental health challenges. Also available in Spanish: Voy a Recuperarme.

The Gallery of Hope showcases over 280 artworks. The initiative raises public awareness and understanding of the many contributions that people in recovery bring to our lives by offering a platform for creative expression as a means of connection, healing, and empowerment.

Find the latest grant announcements on SAMHSA’s effort to address recovery support.

Get training resources, and access webinars and publications on recovery and recovery support.