
How to Implement a
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Program
in a Homeless Shelter
Welcome everyone. This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of how to implement a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) program within a homeless shelter setting. WRAP is a SAMHSA-recognized evidence-based practice that empowers individuals to take charge of their own wellness and recovery. We'll cover what WRAP is, why it fits shelter environments, how to train staff, and how to measure success.
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
Shelter Programs

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Integrating evidence-based recovery tools, such as the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), can enhance the supportive environment of low barrier shelters, promoting wellness and personal empowerment.
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Implementing WRAP in a low barrier shelter work bed program can strengthen participant wellness, improve engagement, and support a more recovery-oriented shelter culture when it is done thoughtfully.
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Implementing WRAP in a low-barrier shelter senior-frail bed program can strengthen person-centered care, increase resident voice and choice, and improve coordination around wellness and crisis prevention.
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This guide outlines a practical, person-centered approach for introducing a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) program into a low-barrier shelter medical respite setting.
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This document provides a practical framework for introducing a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) program into a low-barrier shelter Isolation and Quarantine (ISAQ) environment.