You can decide which words describe your goals. This page invites you to consider what you want more support with today. You do not need to tell your whole story or commit to a particular recovery identity.
How to use this page
Read the three areas below. Choose one that matters now, or name a different area in your own words. You may use this page with a clinician or trusted support person.
A direction that belongs to you
Your immediate priority might involve substance use, feeling steadier, keeping an appointment, reconnecting with someone, or finding a place to stay. A useful starting point is a change that matters in your actual circumstances, rather than a goal chosen only to satisfy someone else.
More than one source of help
Professional care, peer connection, practical assistance, and supportive relationships can play different roles. One person or group may not meet every need. You can ask about cost, transport, privacy, language, and whether a service respects your choices.
A page beside your care
Use these activities to prepare questions and requests. They do not provide detox instructions, medical treatment, or an emergency plan. If your health or safety needs attention now, connect with appropriate professional or emergency help before continuing the page.
Reflection prompts
Use these questions in conversation, on paper, or in the downloaded PDF. You may adapt or skip a prompt.
- The area I would like support with first, and one question I want to ask