Recovery Stories

A training video on co-occurring mental health and substance use recovery

Through candid discussion, the video documents the lives and experiences of five individuals. We learn who they are; what has helped, as well as what has hindered, their recovery from mental illness and substance abuse. We also learn what brings meaning to their lives and recovery. These stories provide an opportunity for reflection on what providers of services can do to support people in recovery and provides practical advice for providers from those in recovery.

“It is very important for providers to know what is the thread of someone else’s existence, to understand what makes them thrive, what makes them go forth and what helps them in the process of recovery.” Nancy

“The main thing a person has to do is listen, but not only do they have to listen, they have to hear what the individual is saying and they’ve got to hear it from the heart.” Jerry

The video was produced by NAMI-Maine and the Co-Occurring Collaborative Serving Maine (CCSME) with funding from Janssen Pharmaceutica and Research Foundation and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufactures of America. The filming and production was done by VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES (www.videops.com)

The video is available for purchase by contacting info@ccsme.org or by visiting the CCSME web page at www.ccsme.org

The video is to be used for training discussions with a trainer/facilitator knowledgeable about mental illness and substance abuse for both clients and/or providers of service.

Learning objectives of Recovery Video:

• To foster candid and productive discussions on recovery from mental illness and substance abuse.
• To encourage reflection on the relationship between provider and consumer.
• To deepen the sensitivity and awareness of what supports people in recovery.

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