How does CCAR define 'recovery capital' and what are its five domains?

• A. Recovery capital is the sum of medical resources only.
• B. Recovery capital comprises personal resources and social support as its only domains.
• C. Recovery capital consists of physical resources and cultural resources only.
• D. Recovery capital encompasses personal, social, physical, cultural, and community resources, with domains including personal resources, social support, housing/financial stability, education/employment, and community ties.

Answer: (D)

Recovery capital is the broad set of resources a person can draw on to start and sustain recovery, spanning internal assets like motivation and coping skills and external supports such as relationships, housing, finances, education, and community connections. In CCAR practice, recovery capital includes physical and cultural resources as part of the overall concept, but it’s organized into five domains: personal resources; social support; housing and financial stability; education and employment; and community ties. This framing is the best because it captures both the individual and environmental aspects that influence recovery, providing a practical way to assess strengths and gaps across life areas. The other options are too narrow: one focuses only on medical resources, another limits to personal resources and social support, and another focuses only on physical and cultural resources, missing key domains.