People can and do recover from even the most severe personal traumas and distress. This is a fundamental belief in the support St Mungo's provides to the thousands of people who depend on our services.
Rather than using a one-treatment-fits-all method, the 'recovery approach' looks at the individual and focuses on helping them make their own recovery, rather than them becoming dependant on a service like St Mungo's. It recognises people's strengths as well as their needs and looks not just to help them recover, but to maximise their opportunities in life, such as work and learning.
Essentially, the 'recovery approach' is a partnership based on mutual respect, which means working with an individual to help them achieve their goals to support their recovery.