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# Are You Ready For A Support Group or Community?

Peer Support Readiness Self-Assessment — SCARS Institute

SCARS Institute
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Recovery Support Tools

# Peer Support ReadinessSelf-Assessment

A guided self-evaluation to help determine whether peer support, professional therapy, or a combination is the right recovery environment for you right now.

12 Sections
60 Questions
5 Questions at a Time
10–15 Minutes

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If you are currently experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please contact a crisis line immediately. **USA: Call or text 988**  ·  **UK: 116 123**  ·  **International: findahelpline.com**

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This assessment is not a diagnostic tool and does not diagnose any mental health condition. Answer each statement honestly based on how you have felt and behaved during the **past 30 days**.

## How This Assessment Works

You will move through **12 short sections**, each covering a different aspect of your recovery readiness. Each section has 5 questions. Complete one section at a time and move forward at your own pace. Your progress is saved as you go.

1 Emotional Stability

2 Trauma Severity

3 Safety & Crisis Risk

4 Reality Testing

5 Acceptance of Victimization

6 Self-Awareness

7 Emotional Containment

8 Social Functioning

9 Recovery Orientation

10 Capacity to Help Others

11 Scam Attachment

12 Peer Support Readiness

### Rating Scale

0

Strongly Disagree

1

Disagree

2

Neutral / Unsure

3

Agree

4

Strongly Agree

Overall Progress

0 / 60

## Your Assessment Results

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out of 240 total points

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### Domain Breakdown

This tool is provided by the SCARS Institute for educational and self-evaluation purposes only. It does not constitute medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact a qualified mental health professional or crisis service immediately.