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The Recovery Capital Index (RCI)

The RCI is a tool that measures the real-life factors that support lasting recovery—health, housing, relationships, purpose, and more.

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Want to Know If Recovery Is Working? 

RCI can help you measure it.

The Recovery Capital Index (RCI) measures the real-life support that helps people get well and stay well: health, housing, relationships, purpose, and more. It’s easy to use, powerful, and trusted by recovery residences, treatment providers, and The Joint Commission.

NARR Standard 3.G.21 requires providers to “Engage residents in recovery planning and development of recovery capital.”

There are many tools available for providers to comply with this, and we do not mandate any particular tool.  However, we do offer a tool called the Recovery Capital Index (RCI) at no cost to providers who wish to use it.

What Is Recovery Capital?

Recovery Capital is the collection of all the strengths and supports a person has to start and sustain recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). That includes:

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  • Physical health

  • Housing and transportation

  • Social support

  • Mental and emotional wellbeing

  • Cultural and spiritual alignment

What Is the Recovery Capital Index (RCI)?

The Recovery Capital Index (RCI) is a powerful, research-backed tool that measures an individual’s Recovery Capital through three domains:

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1. Personal Capital

  • General Health

  • Nutrition

  • Employment & Education

  • Housing, Transportation, Clothing

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2. Social Capital

  • Family and social support

  • Healthy relationships

  • Access to healthcare

  • Safety

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3. Cultural Capital

  • Beliefs and spirituality

  • Sense of purpose

  • Cultural connection

  • Community involvement

Why Does RCI Matter in Recovery Housing?

By capturing real-time data across key life areas, RCI turns progress into insight—for residents, providers, and communities alike.

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Personalized Support
RCI helps tailor care to each resident’s real-life needs—like health, housing, and relationships.

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Progress You Can See
Monthly scores highlight where someone is thriving and where extra support may be needed.

 

Actionable Insights for Providers
RCI strengthens case management, supports outcomes reporting, and informs funding conversations with real data.

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Better Systems, Stronger Communities
RCI data drives improvements in recovery housing and community support networks at a broader level.

Community involvement

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