Recovery Capital

The Power of REC-CAP

The REC-CAP evaluation is based on Recovery Capital. Odyssey have been using Recovery Capital to assist kaimahi and tāngata whai ora to understand and encourage growth on a person’s recovery journey. Developed by Professor David Best, the REC-CAP’s strengths-based approach highlights individual achievements and recovery strengths to support and overcome barriers.

It is completed online. A visual results profile is generated immediately. Its interactive nature allows participants see how they answered previously. Results inform recovery care planning. The aim is to combine the summary of results into a clear form, helping to set the agenda for recovery goals. The REC-CAP provides the foundations for a support system based on the links to care planning and the active encouragement of community engagement.


Contact us if you are interested in understanding more about how you might use Recovery Capital and/or the REC-CAP in your services.

REC-CAP Champs

“This tool drew me in. I could see the positive impact it was having when whai ora were engrossed with it.  They stay future- and solutions-focussed when reviewing goals. Recovery capital highlights the strengths they already have to support them to accomplish it. It helps staff identify areas that may require extra support from external services, supporting us to bridge that gap.”

- REC-CAP Champ

Odyssey’s REC-CAP Champs

Making lasting change requires consistency, effort, and determination. The REC-CAP Champs support the embodiment of recovery capital and the REC-CAP in their services. They work closely with Odyssey’s Peer Navigator - Social Recovery who oversees this work. Champs across the organisation can learn from each other's challenges and successes.