Rhode Island Practice Exam/Peer Recovery Coach Exam
Spring 2023 Complete
Recovery
A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a
self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.
SAMSHA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration
Personal Recovery
What people experience themselves as they become empowered to manage their
mental illness and or substance use disorder in a manner that allows them to achieve a
meaningful life and a positive sense of belonging in their community.
4 Dimensions of Recovery
Health, Home, Purpose, and Community
Health Dimension
Managing ones disease(s) as well as living in a physically and emotionally healthy way.
Home Dimension
A stable and safe place to live.
Purpose Dimension
Meaningful daily activities such as a job, school, volunteerism, family caretaking, or
creative endeavors, and the independence, income, and resources to participate in
society.
Community Dimension
Relationships and social networks that provide support, friendship, love, and hope.
Peer Recovery Support
An individual or family member who has lived experience with a mental illness and or
addiction to alcohol and/or other drugs, and has also completed formal training who
provides one to one strength-based support to peers in recovery.
Four Goals of Recovery Support
Encourage hope, optimism, and healthy living, remove barriers, promote recovery, and
connect people with recovery support services.
Four Domains of Peer Support
Advocacy, ethical responsibility, mentoring and education, and recovery/wellness
support.
4 types of support offered by Peer Recovery Supports
Emotional Support, Informational Support, Instrumental Support, and Affiliational
Support.
Emotional Support
Demonstrate empathy and caring, foster self-confidence.
Infomational Support
Provide health and wellness information as well sd information about community health
and social services.
Instrumental Support (tangible support)
Provide concrete assistance in accomplishing tasks, such as help to obtain child care,
employment or access to community health and social services.
Spring 2023 Complete
Recovery
A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a
self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.
SAMSHA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration
Personal Recovery
What people experience themselves as they become empowered to manage their
mental illness and or substance use disorder in a manner that allows them to achieve a
meaningful life and a positive sense of belonging in their community.
4 Dimensions of Recovery
Health, Home, Purpose, and Community
Health Dimension
Managing ones disease(s) as well as living in a physically and emotionally healthy way.
Home Dimension
A stable and safe place to live.
Purpose Dimension
Meaningful daily activities such as a job, school, volunteerism, family caretaking, or
creative endeavors, and the independence, income, and resources to participate in
society.
Community Dimension
Relationships and social networks that provide support, friendship, love, and hope.
Peer Recovery Support
An individual or family member who has lived experience with a mental illness and or
addiction to alcohol and/or other drugs, and has also completed formal training who
provides one to one strength-based support to peers in recovery.
Four Goals of Recovery Support
Encourage hope, optimism, and healthy living, remove barriers, promote recovery, and
connect people with recovery support services.
Four Domains of Peer Support
Advocacy, ethical responsibility, mentoring and education, and recovery/wellness
support.
4 types of support offered by Peer Recovery Supports
Emotional Support, Informational Support, Instrumental Support, and Affiliational
Support.
Emotional Support
Demonstrate empathy and caring, foster self-confidence.
Infomational Support
Provide health and wellness information as well sd information about community health
and social services.
Instrumental Support (tangible support)
Provide concrete assistance in accomplishing tasks, such as help to obtain child care,
employment or access to community health and social services.
