COLLABORATIVE RECOVERY APPROACH MODEL (crAM)
CRAM (Collaborative Recovery Approach Model) is Universal Recovery Network’s practical framework for engaging individuals in community-based, non-clinical support.
CRAM emphasizes collaboration, flexibility, and real-world problem-solving—meeting people where they are and supporting forward movement based on individual goals.
What CRAM Focuses On
- Collaborative, participant-driven engagement
- Practical support for navigating systems and accessing resources
- Building stability through real-world problem-solving
- Flexible support that adapts to changing needs and environments
- Application across community settings and partner sites
*CRAM is designed to support forward progress while respecting individual autonomy and choice*
How CRAM Is Applied
- Voluntary, participant-centered engagement
- High frequency, low dosage approach
- System navigation and coordination
- Referrals and warm handoffs to community partners
- Educational workshops and group learning
- Partner-site collaboration and community-based engagement
*Support is delivered in ways that are responsive, respectful, and grounded in the realities of daily life*
Guiding Principles
CRAM is guided by URN’s ARM principles:
Agile – Support adapts to changing needs and circumstances
Relevant – Engagement focuses on what matters most to the participant
Mobile – Services meet people in community and partner settings
*CRAM reflects URN's commitment to dignity, autonomy, and practical support without becoming another system people must navigate*