Recovery-oriented Systems of Care (ROSCs) support person-centered and self-directed approaches to care. It builds on the strengths and resilience of individuals, families, and communities to take responsibility of their sustained health, wellness and recovery from alcohol and drug problems. 

SHAR uses the Recovery Oriented System of Care in a holistic way, creating and incorporating a social structure that fits individual needs. The hallmark of ROSC is that it is person-centered. The system focuses on creating a self-directed system of recovery that fits the individuals needs throughout the recovery process. 

SHAR Inc. is large enough to be able to incorporate many individuals and agencies throughout the continuum of care. An effective recovery-oriented system of care is rooted in the local community. This enhances the availability and support capacities of families, social networks, community-based agencies, and other health care individuals. The continuum of care addresses the varied stages of recovery:

• Pre-treatment
• Treatment
• Continuing care
• Support throughout recovery

A unique aspect of SHAR Inc. is that it provides recovering individuals an opportunity to develop practical skills which will allow them to move beyond the socio-economic traps that may have led to the initial substance dependencies. Such skills give them opportunities to earn a meaningful income and become contributors to society at large through economic and social participation. 

ROSC is not a feel-good approach to recovery. It is outcomes-driven through recovery based processes and outcomes measures. Outcome measures reflect the effects of the recovery process on the individual, families, and community. Outcomes are measurable and include benchmarks of quality-of-life changes. 

See http://www.samhsa.gov for more information.