NLCMH is transforming its system into one in which Recovery is the organizing principle – the expectation. We have accomplished many things so far and our improvements are ongoing.

Our overarching goal: A consumer and family-driven mental health system based on recovery principles with a recovery environment of excellence, encouragement and hope among consumers, families, staff, providers and community.

We envision a future when everyone with a mental illness will recover, when mental illnesses can be prevented or cured, a future when mental illnesses are detected early, and a future when everyone with a mental illness at any stage of life has access to effective treatment and supports – essentials for living, working, learning, and participating fully in the community. (The President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health, Achieving the Promise: Transforming Mental Health Care in America; July 22, 2003.)

Northern Lakes CMH Definition of Recovery: Recovery is a personal journey of hope, purpose and growth. It is the process of setting our own directions in life. We accept the responsibilities of meeting challenges, using our own abilities, strengths and determination.

Check out our Virtual Recovery Center for more information on Recovery.

Click below to learn more about recovery system transformation at NLCMH.

• Recovery Policy – Policy No. 106.1010: Promoting a Recovery-Oriented Service System (adobe pdf)
• Recovery Newsletter

• Recovery Measurement
• Recovery Blueprint