Understanding recovery
A practical introduction to recovery, stigma, language and the role of community support.
Training, consultancy and resources
Professional, peer-led learning for organisations
Recovery Cymru offers external training, consultancy and peer-informed resources based on more than ten years of community recovery experience.
What is available
Tailored to your organisation
The team can discuss your needs and offer a tailored package in your workplace or online. The public training information describes consultancy and bespoke support around recovery-focused policies, wellbeing and inclusion, and volunteer and peer pathways.
- Peer-led recovery group training for volunteers
- Recovery Cymru self-help workbook
- Relapse prevention course material
- Recovery coaching resources
- Sleep and recovery course content
Training for organisations
Peer-led learning that changes practice
Peer support in practice
How to protect the value of peer support while developing safe roles, support and supervision.
Recovery-informed workplaces
Consultancy around policies, systems, inclusion, wellbeing and volunteer pathways.
Why Recovery Cymru
Real experience, trusted delivery
Training is grounded in real people, real stories and Recovery Cymru’s experience of employing and supporting people in recovery. The approach balances the needs of an organisation with the needs of the person.
- 17 years’ experience employing and managing people in recovery
- Confidential, trusted and engagement-focused
- Practical support for both the business and its people
- Lived-experience stories alongside policy and management guidance
Core programmes
Training for every level of your organisation
Available in person or online, with practical resources and content tailored to the audience.
One day
Understanding Substance Use
Awareness of substance use, signs to look out for, where to seek help, ongoing support and how the learning connects to each person’s role.
Enquire about this courseTwo days
Managing Alcohol and Other Drugs in the Workplace
Day one builds understanding of substance use and workplace impact. Day two covers constructive conversations, capability, disciplinary processes, wellbeing, safety and legal responsibilities.
Includes: certificate, resources and optional paid coaching.
Enquire about this course90 minutes
Substance Use Awareness
An accessible session for employees, induction programmes, frontline teams, wellbeing events and conferences. Includes a lived-experience story, practical guidance, signposting and tailored Q&A.
Book an awareness sessionBeyond the classroom
Support that becomes part of workplace culture
Employee wellbeing support
Confidential information, referral routes and on-site or workplace packages, including telephone and one-to-one support.
Bespoke programmes
Recovery Cymru builds training with and for your organisation, shaped around your workforce, services, policies and risks.
Manager advice and coaching
Bookable advice sessions help managers approach concerns constructively and know when specialist support is needed.
Policy and governance
Support to develop practical alcohol and drug policies that balance wellbeing, accountability, safety and compliance.
Team building with purpose
Strengthen team connection and positive culture through a shared fundraising challenge that supports a local charity.
Corporate partnership
Sponsor Recovery Cymru, share joint publicity and events, and build a visible long-term commitment to recovery.
Ready to work with us?
Build a package around your people and priorities
Tell Recovery Cymru what your teams face, what needs to change and how you want staff to feel afterwards. The team will recommend the right mix of awareness, management training, coaching, employee support and policy development.
Start a training conversationOnlineFlexible delivery across locations
In personEngaging, story-led learning
BespokeBuilt around your organisation
OngoingAdvice, coaching and support
Practical resource
First Steps guide
A collaborative Recovery Cymru and Alcohol Change UK guide to peer support for people in pre-recovery.