Recovery Capital Inventory
A strengths-based recovery worksheet rating personal, social, community and practical recovery capital, listing existing resources and those to build.
1-page fillable PDF · US Letter (prints on A4) · Strengths-based recovery
- Approach / concern
- Recovery & Addiction
- Technique
- Strengths-based recovery
- Format
- Fillable PDF, 1 page (US Letter / A4)
- Access
- Pro and Advanced plans (3-day free trial)
- For
- Licensed clinicians to use with clients
- Updated
- October 2026
Key facts
What is the Recovery Capital Inventory?
Recovery capital refers to the internal and external resources that can be drawn upon to initiate and sustain recovery from substance use problems, including personal, social, community and cultural capital.
Why it works
Cloud and Granfield (2008) expanded the recovery capital construct to include personal, social, community and cultural dimensions. Building recovery capital is a key strengths-based focus in addiction treatment (White & Cloud, 2008).
When to use it
- Substance use and behavioural addictions
- Treatment and discharge planning
- Relapse prevention
- Harm reduction approaches
How to use it in session
- Explain recovery capital.
- Rate each area.
- List current resources.
- Identify gaps and goals.
- Choose a first focus area.
Clinician tips
- Highlight strengths clients overlook.
- Consider cultural and Indigenous community supports.
- Revisit periodically to show growth.
Worked example
Sharing with clients
Members can download the PDF to print or email, or copy a private client link from the download box. Your client opens the link and downloads the worksheet on any device. No client account is needed, and nothing your client writes is stored on TherapyAid.
Frequently asked questions
What is recovery capital?
The resources, internal and external, that help people start and maintain recovery.
Does this only apply to abstinence?
No. It’s useful across recovery goals, including moderation and harm reduction.
References
Cloud, W., & Granfield, R. (2008). Conceptualizing recovery capital: Expansion of a theoretical construct. Substance Use & Misuse, 43(12-13), 1971-1986.
White, W., & Cloud, W. (2008). Recovery capital: A primer for addictions professionals. Counselor, 9(5), 22-27.
This worksheet is an educational tool for use by, or under the guidance of, a licensed or registered mental-health professional. It is not a diagnostic instrument or a substitute for clinical judgement. If a client is in crisis in Canada, call or text 9-8-8 or call 9-1-1.
