

A
Call For change:
Toward
A RECOVERY-ORIENTED
Mental
Health Service SYSTEM
for
Adults
A
Publication
Of
The
Office
of Mental health
AND
Substance Abuse Services

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Recovery Workgroup Members
Recovery Steering Group Members
Drexel University College of Medicine/Behavioral Healthcare Education
Consultant
A Message from
It is with great optimism that I present A Call for Change: Toward a Recovery-Oriented Mental Health Service System for Adults. As I traveled around the state recently participating in the Service Area Planning meetings, it became clear to me that we are in the midst of an exciting awakening of hope, realization, and change. The meaningful stories, the emerging leadership, and the compelling impact that a strong consumer voice is having across this Commonwealth is already in evidence. This document is meant to serve as a further tool to move us toward our statewide vision that assures that every person will have an opportunity for growth and recovery.
I wish to thank the many
individuals who stimulated our thinking and committed to the hard work of
developing this document, especially the work of the OMHSAS Advisory Committee
Recovery Workgroup. A Call for Change clearly represents and honors the voice of
individuals who are experiencing recovery and their undying advocacy to
establish the realization nationally and in
A
Call for Change establishes a firm foundation for the
Most importantly, we are called to
take the steps and risks associated with true transformation. As noted by William A. Anthony, PhD.,
“Massive system changes must occur if the vision of recovery is to become a
reality for an ever-increasing number of people with severe mental illnesses. For this very different vision to become
reality, brilliant leadership is required.”
A Call for Change recognizes
and calls upon the brilliant leadership of all who are part of our system –
consumers, family members, advocates, providers, policy-makers and
administrators – to effect true transformation in
OMHSAS is dedicated to building on the foundation of A Call for Change, so that the opportunity of recovery is fully supported for all who are served in our public mental health system. We look forward to your dedication in working with us to achieve this goal.

Envisioning a Transformed
System in Pennsylvania
Role of the OMHSAS
Advisory Committee and the Recovery Workgroup
Scope and Role of A Call For Change
The
Roots of Recovery in Mental Health
Deep Roots and a Legacy of
Reform
Research &
Longitudinal Studies
Pennsylvania
Consumer/Survivor/Expatient Movement
Community Support Programs
(CSP)
Addictions, 12-Steps, and
Mutual Support
Growing Recognition and
Interest in Mental Health Recovery
More than Treatment or
Services
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