What It Captures
The map captures support sources, whether support is available, missing, or weak, and how each support relates to recovery or self-management.
Social Support Map
The Social Support Map is a ready-to-send tool for mental health practitioners and clients managing mental illness. It helps identify existing supports, missing or weak supports, and which relationships or support sources matter for recovery and self-management.
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Tool guide
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Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.
Practitioner And Client Roles
The client can complete or update entries; the practitioner reviews, clarifies, and adds notes where appropriate.
Repeat Use
Reviewed profiles can persist so changes in supports, gaps, or priorities are visible descriptively over time.
Does the Social Support Map rate relationship quality?
No. It groups client-reported support information by availability, gaps, weak points, and recovery relevance without unsupported ratings.
Can the tool be completed in session?
Yes. Although it is ready to send, practitioner-facilitated completion still preserves the purpose of creating a support profile.
What information should be entered about other people?
Only enough identifying detail for the client and practitioner to understand the support source should be entered.