Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) is a structured mental health program that helps you understand symptoms, build coping skills, and support long-term stability at Granite Recovery Centers in New Hampshire and Maine.
Illness Management and Recovery is a research-informed approach that helps you understand your mental health condition, treatment options, and daily skills for wellness. IMR uses evidence-based education and a strengths-based approach, so you stay involved in your recovery.
Many people manage mental health symptoms along with stress, trauma, or substance use. IMR therapy explores:
You’ll work with your care team to create a plan that fits your needs. This may include learning your triggers, planning for early warning signs, and building routines that support better mental health. A large study found that Illness Management and Recovery improved symptom management, daily functioning, and hope compared with usual care.
In IMR, you work through simple, structured topics that show you what recovery can look like day to day. You can use these skills in residential care, PHP, IOP, or outpatient services.
You may learn how to:
Many people need mental health support and substance use treatment at the same time. At Granite Recovery Centers, IMR can be part of dual diagnosis care, so you can understand how symptoms and substance use affect each other.
You may join IMR sessions while also receiving CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care. Your plan can include medication management, relapse-prevention skills, and support for conditions such as anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.
IMR sessions are structured, practical, and focused on real life.
You can expect:
IMR is one part of your care, alongside therapy, medication support, family work, and life skills. You use IMR tools as you move from residential care to PHP, IOP, outpatient, and daily life to support lasting stability.
Recovery is stronger with support. Granite Recovery Centers encourages healthy family involvement, alumni connections, and sober living options so skills from IMR continue to support ongoing wellness after structured care.
Our full continuum of care includes medical detox for clients who do not need medical intervention, are not in danger to themselves and are capable of self-evacuation in an emergency. Clients will transition from detox to our residential treatment center, partial hospitalization program and intensive outpatient program.
-Laurie S.
Amadeus saved my life, he is a great friend of mine and when I was struggling he drove 2 1/2 hours to pick me up and get me to treatment in a snow/ice storm. The man goes above and beyond for his own recovery, green mtn clients, his co-workers and the people in his life in general. As the alumni coordinator he ensures… Read More
Amadeus saved my life, he is a great friend of mine and when I was struggling he drove 2 1/2 hours to pick me up and get me to treatment in a snow/ice storm. The man goes above and beyond for his own recovery, green mtn clients, his co-workers and the people in his life in general. As the alumni coordinator he ensures that green mtn graduates and alumni have fun events to look forward to after they leave treatment. Can’t say enough about him and how important he was in helping me through one of the worst times of my life. Green mtn treatment center as an organization is the best place for recovery and drug and alcohol treatment in New England in my opinion. Also, huge shoutout to Kendra Darling & Matt Polovick (silver fox) who have also been detrimental in my recovery and supporting me as well. All the 12 step coordinators are dedicated and compassionate individuals that I’ve watched changed peoples lives on the mtn, including mine, can’t recommend the establishment enough.Thank you,Mitch
-Mitch C.
Where to start? Green mountain has a revolutionary approach to substance and alcohol rehabilitation. They have options many other rehabs do not. Mostly they offer love and compassion as well as community, which are not very common in the rehab industry. This place is a godsend, I wouldn’t be where I am today without it. I owe everything to this facility. Thank you to the staff and clients for saving my mind, body, and spirit. 🤍🤍🤍
-Nikki S.
The green mountain exceeded all my expectations when it comes to treatment, i went in hopeless with zero self confidence. This program allowed me to get back on my feet and teach me the spiritual tools to return back to the real world with the confidence I needed. No one said this was easy but its worth it, if you’re feeling like you may need help with addiction waste no more time and call Green Mountain!
-Lisa N.
Illness Management and Recovery is a structured program that teaches you about your condition, coping skills, and recovery planning. It focuses on simple strategies you can use to manage symptoms and support daily wellness.
IMR is for adults living with severe mental health conditions, including individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders. Your care team will help decide if this program fits your needs.
Duration varies. Many people engage in IMR topics for several weeks or months in residential treatment, PHP, IOP, or outpatient care. Your team will adjust the schedule based on your progress.
No. IMR works alongside therapy and medication, when appropriate. It adds education and skills training to support your full treatment plan.
IMR is offered at select Granite Recovery Centers in New Hampshire and Maine. Admissions specialists can guide you to the right level of care.
Yes. IMR supports people living with mental health and substance use conditions. You’ll learn how symptoms and substance use interact and how to manage both safely.
Many major insurance plans cover behavioral health programs that include IMR. Our team can verify your benefits and explain your coverage.
If you want clearer mental health and practical daily skills, Granite Recovery Centers can help. Our licensed team will guide you to the right level of care.
