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.
Want to Know If Recovery Is Working?
RCI can help you measure it.
The Recovery Capital Index is a person-centered measurement tool that helps recovery residence providers understand and track the factors supporting lasting recovery for their residents across personal, social, and cultural domains. The RCI gives providers meaningful, actionable data to strengthen programming and support long-term recovery outcomes.
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.
No-Cost Access for FARR-Certified Providers
Both pathways provide full access to the RCI tool at no cost. Eligibility is based on the location of your certified residence.
If you have any questions, contact angie@farronline.org or call (561) 299-0405.
Palm Beach County
FARR-certified providers located in Palm Beach County can access the RCI at no cost through the Palm Beach County Initiative.
Certified Providers Statewide
FARR-certified providers located throughout the rest of Florida can access the RCI at no cost through funding provided by the General Appropriations Act (GAA), administered by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF).
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
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Housing and transportation
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Social support
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Mental and emotional wellbeing
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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:
1. Personal Capital
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General Health
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Nutrition
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Employment & Education
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Housing, Transportation, Clothing
2. Social Capital
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Family and social support
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Healthy relationships
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Access to healthcare
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Safety
3. Cultural Capital
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Beliefs and spirituality
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Sense of purpose
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Cultural connection
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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.
Personalized Support
RCI helps tailor care to each resident’s real-life needs—like health, housing, and relationships.
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.
Better Systems, Stronger Communities
RCI data drives improvements in recovery housing and community support networks at a broader level.
Community involvement