It is a system for controlling temperamental behavior and changing attitudes towards nervous symptoms and fears. Recovery's practical coping techniques help manage a wide range of emotional problems such as, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, anger, obsessions and compulsions.
Meetings are free, but a voluntary contribution is taken up at the meetings.
The minimum age requirement is 18. It has been completely member managed since 1952. The leader is an average member of the group who has received leadership training. The role of the Group Leader is to demonstrate the Recovery Method. There are 750 weekly group meetings in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, England, Ireland, Wales, Israel and Spain.