Using Resources

Can WRAP be adapted for various cultures and to meet special needs?

WRAP can be easily adapted to meet special needs. You can find information on doing that the book Winning Against Relapse and in an article in the May 2007 newsletter on the Copeland Center website.

Can I make changes in the slides/transparencies and/or in the handouts in the Mental Health Recovery and WRAP Faciliator Curriculum Manual to meet the special needs of my group?

You can make changes in the skides/transparencies and/or in the handouts in the Mental Health Recovery and WRAP Facilitator to meet the special needs of your group for your group only as long as they are in keeping with the structure of WRAP and are done in accordance with the Values and Ethics of WRAP They are not to be used by other groups or to be included in any publication without permission from Mary Ellen Copeland .

Specifc Questions About Mental Health Recovery and WRAP

Can the Mental Health Recovery and WRAP resources be used for all kinds of mental health and life issues or are they specifically for certain types of problems and situations?

The Mental Health Recovery and WRAP Resources can be used for dealing with any kind of mental health problem and even medical problems and life issues. Begin by developing for yourself a Wellness Recovery Action Plan. Start at the beginning and work through it step by step. You can start with the red WRAP book, the Winning Against Relapse book which goes into more detail or see it on the Creating Wellness DVD. If you want to develop it on your computer, start with the WRAP for Your Computer DVD. Take that first step. Develop a Wellness Toolbox. And then go on from there. Once you h ave completed your WRAP and get some experience using it as guide to daily living, you can refine it by revewing the other resources that are available. Go to Mental Health Recovery and WRAP Resources for information on available resources.

How can I find out about using WRAP for entering or re-entering the workplace an/or staying employed?

WRAP is an excellent tool for this purpose. In the Mental Health Recovery and WRAP Curriculum Facilitators Manual in Section 2, Thumbnail Sketches 40-61 you will find a prototype for a WRAP for Work that you can use for ideas.

How can I find a WRAP group in my area?

You can find a WRAP group in your area by contacting mental health agencies and organizations, peer groups and programs

How can I find recovery-oriented help for my own mental health difficulties, or those of a family member or friend?

Go to the mental health recovery website bookstore at http://www.mentalhealthrecovery.com/shop/index.php. Read the descriptions of the various resources that are listed there. Order the ones that you think might be helpful to you. If you can’t afford to order them, see if your library has them or if they are available at your local mental health agency. If possible, find a counselor who will work with you while you work through the book or use the resource. You might want to begin by viewing the Creating Wellness DVD.
Go to the website http://www.mentalhealthrecovery.com. There you will find lots of articles to review recovery resources by Mary Ellen Copeland and past issues of the Mental Health Recovery and WRAP Newsletter.
Start developing for yourself a Wellness Recovery Action Plan. Join a WRAP group if you can, ask someone to help you develop a WRAP, or do it on your own. Then use your WRAP as a guide to daily living and recovery. Use resources orderd from http://www.mentalhealthrecovery.com/shop/index.php For an overview of WRAP, go to http://www.mentalhealthrecovery.com
Join the E-Group. It's great to be in touch with other people who experience symptoms and who are working to recover and lead fulfilling lives. You can join by going to: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/mental-health-recovery.
Contact the organizations listed on the Resource List for assistance and support.
Contact your local peer support of mental health agency or organization for information on counseling, programs, treatment centers, support groups, workshops, resources, and referrals. Let them know what resources you need to help yourself (or the person you are supporting) feel better.
Remember the five key elements of recovery:

Hope
Self-Responsibility
Education
Self-Advocacy
Support