Recovery International

Recovery International Recovery International gives people the tools to lead more peaceful and productive lives using peer Thus evolved the peer-led self-help model we know today.

The mission of Recovery International is to to help individuals gain skills to lead more peaceful and productive lives. Recovery was founded in 1937 by neuropsychiatrist Dr. Abraham Low and his patients who sought to re-enter society after hospitalization, to talk about their conditions, and to eliminate the stigma of mental illness. The group was originally called “The Association of Nervous and

Former Mental Patients.” After one of their members was evicted from his rooming house because he received a letter with the Association’s return address, they decided to change the name to Recovery. The Recovery method wasn’t invented overnight—it was the result of more than 25 years of cognitive behavioral work. As the organization grew, Dr. Low realized that he needed to train others in his methods. Because he knew how overworked and understaffed many psychiatric hospitals were, he also realized the need to develop a consistent approach that could be replicated by nonprofessionals. When Dr. Low died in 1954, his widow, daughters and thousands of former patients ensured that his work continued. As the organization grew and expanded across the country and abroad, the name was changed to Recovery International.

OutreachJessica Mondragon and Marian Carbajal at the Monthly Community Health & Resource Fair at the Jackie Robinson Fam...
06/03/2026

Outreach

Jessica Mondragon and Marian Carbajal at the Monthly Community Health & Resource Fair at the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA in San Diego, CA.

06/03/2026

Hurt feelings...is a misnomer for beliefs not shared.
(Selections, p. 20-21)

Summer Issue is UnderwayDeadline to submit: June 22ndSummer is almost here – and coming your way is more information abo...
06/02/2026

Summer Issue is Underway
Deadline to submit: June 22nd

Summer is almost here – and coming your way is more information about RI's programs, people and presence. We are seeking your stories of hope, examples and testimonials of how the Recovery Method has helped you. We also welcome Area and Group meeting news and outreach events (with photos).

Note: If you are submitting group photos, please ensure permission for publishing is given by everyone in the photo. It is the submitter's responsibility to get permission and verify it to RI.

Submissions may be edited for length, and we may not be able to use every story due to space constraints, but we want to hear from you! Send via e-mail to: editor@ recoveryinternational.org or mail to the main office in Oak Brook: Recovery International, 1415 W. 22nd St., Tower Floor, Oak Brook, IL, 60523. Thank you!

06/02/2026

"It’s important to know that feelings are not facts. They pretend to reveal facts. Feelings can deceive you. They tell y...
06/01/2026

"It’s important to know that feelings are not facts. They pretend to reveal facts. Feelings can deceive you. They tell you of danger when there is no hazard, of wakefulness when sleep was adequate, of exhaustion when the body is simply weary and the mind discouraged. Your feelings can lie to you, especially with regard to your symptoms. If you trust them in these instances, you will continue to suffer panics and vicious cycles."

Mental Health Through Will-Training,
Chapter 9, (5th edition) pg. 67

06/01/2026

Your moment of peace

05/31/2026

See the Recovery 4-Step Method in progress with an actual meeting.

05/30/2026

Address

1415 West 22nd Street #Tower Floor, # Tower
Oak Brook, IL
60523

Telephone

+13123375661

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Recovery International posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Recovery International:

Shortcuts

Share

Category