Types of Recovery Programs

These programs embrace a chronic care management model for severe substance use disorders, which includes:

• Longer-term, outpatient care
• Recovery housing
• Recovery coaching
• Management checkups

These services refer to the collection of community services that can provide emotional and practical support for continued remission. Components include:

• Mutual aid groups (e.g., 12-step groups)
• Recovery coaching
• Recovery housing
• Recovery management (checkups & telephone case monitoring)
• Recovery community centers
• Recovery-based education (high schools & colleges)

These programs make it easier for people in recovery to enjoy activities and social interaction that do not involve alcohol or drugs. Examples include:

• Recovery-specific cafes and clubhouses
• Recovery-specific sports leagues
• Recovery-specific creative arts program