Recovery is a continuous, individual and personal process that involves consumers attending to chosen areas of need, building on success and moving on to other areas of need. The CCCMHB has developed a vision and guiding principles in support of the Recovery process.

Cuyahoga County Community Mental Health Board Recovery Vision:

A partnership built on trust and hope supporting choices for the achievement of individual recovery.

Cuyahoga County Community Mental Health Board Recovery Guiding Principles:

1. Recovery is a partnership among the consumer, their community, providers, and the system of care to promote dignity and respect and excellent care, at all levels.
   
   
2. The consumer defines his/her community, including his/her family of choice.
   
   
3. Recovery is a process unique to each individual.
   
   
4. Spirituality can be an important component of an individuals recovery process.
   
   
5. Citizens with mental health needs are the driving force and reason for the system.
   
   
6. Consumer leadership and advocacy are essential and must be supported.
   
   
7. The mental health system shall continually strive to inspire hope and encourage the right to dream.
   
   
8. The mental health system shall continually strive to seek the elimination of stigma.
   
   
9. The mental health system shall be proactive in creating barrier-free, flexible service delivery.
   
   
10. Resources should be prioritized consistent with evidence-based best practices.
    
    
11. System-wide education and training regarding recovery and evidence-based best practices shall be provided and required.
    
    
12. The recognition that the community in which the consumers live stretches beyond the Mental Health system means that promotion of Recovery principles must be extended to include the larger community.