Domain 7 - Family and Other Supports (Contextual Domain) ========================================================= Overview ---------- This initial assessment domain should consider whether informal supports are present and their potential to contribute to recovery. A lack of supports might contribute to the onset or maintenance of the mental health condition and/or compromise ability to participate in the recommended treatment. Scoring -------- **0 = Highly supported** a. Substantial and useful supports willing to and capable of providing ample emotional support. **1 = Well supported** a. A few useful supports are available and willing to and capable of providing support in times of need. **2 = Limited supports** a. Usual sources of useful support may be reluctant to provide support, difficult to access, or have insufficient resources to provide support whenever it is needed. **3 = Minimal supports** a. Very few actual or potential useful sources of support are available. **4 = No supports** a. No useful sources of support are available.