Stop the Stigma: Recovery is Real For far too long people labeled "mentally-ill" have been told that recovery for them is not possible. This has led to a system of services that are driven by treatment plans with an emphasis on diagnoses and symptomology, vs. recovery plans with an emphasis on skills and strengths. The Recovery x-Change was founded on the belief that with the appropriate supports and resources recovery is possible for anyone. Our logo was inspired by the belief that while medications can be helpful in the recovery process, they are only one facet of a wellness

approach which is neccessary for recovery. The "x" identifies the need to x-terminate the belief that recovery is not possible and the "Change" identifies the need to change the paradigm from "chronic" illness to self-directed wellness. Recovery is not about finding a miracle cure or returning to how things used to be. It's about finding a happier, healthier, more sustainable life that recognizes the past, accepts the limitaions of the present and is full of hope for the future. All of our workshops are facilitated by experienced trainers who live recovery on a daily basis.