Free Community Feedback Templates for Addiction Recovery Groups

Do you want to understand your community better and improve their experience? These community feedback templates for addiction recovery spaces make it easy to gather honest insights, so you can shape a more supportive environment for everyone.

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Why This Works

Inviting feedback from your addiction recovery community builds trust and shows that every member's voice matters. By openly seeking opinions, you empower members to share their experiences and suggestions, helping them feel heard and valued. This sense of inclusion is especially vital in recovery spaces, where trust and support are key.

Community feedback posts foster two-way communication, which increases engagement and deepens members' investment in the group's growth. When members see their feedback making a difference, it encourages further participation and builds a culture of continuous improvement. This collaborative process not only strengthens the community but can also surface ideas and needs that might otherwise go unnoticed.

40 Ready-to-Use Templates

1

How helpful have you found our weekly check-in threads? What would make them more useful for you?

πŸ’‘ Example: "How helpful have you found our weekly check-in threads? What would make them more useful for you?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #check-ins #suggestion
2

We are thinking of adding new resources. What topics or tools would you like to see covered next?

πŸ’‘ Example: "We are thinking of adding new resources. What topics or tools would you like to see covered next?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #resources #suggestion
3

What is one thing about our community that helps you in your recovery journey?

πŸ’‘ Example: "What is one thing about our community that helps you in your recovery journey?"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #gratitude #reflection
4

If you could change one thing about our group, what would it be and why?

πŸ’‘ Example: "If you could change one thing about our group, what would it be and why?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #improvement #opinion
5

Did you feel welcomed when you first joined? How can we make new members feel even more at home?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Did you feel welcomed when you first joined? How can we make new members feel even more at home?"

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #onboarding #suggestion
6

Which community activities do you find most valuable and why?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Which community activities do you find most valuable and why?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #activities #opinion
7

What types of posts or topics do you wish we talked about more often here?

πŸ’‘ Example: "What types of posts or topics do you wish we talked about more often here?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #topics #content
8

Have you used our resource library? Share what you found helpful or what is missing.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Have you used our resource library? Share what you found helpful or what is missing."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #resources #feedback
9

How do you prefer to receive updates about community events or resources?

πŸ’‘ Example: "How do you prefer to receive updates about community events or resources?"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #communication #preference
10

We want to improve our support for everyone. What is one thing we could do better?

πŸ’‘ Example: "We want to improve our support for everyone. What is one thing we could do better?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #support #improvement
11

Do you feel safe sharing in this community? What would help you feel safer?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Do you feel safe sharing in this community? What would help you feel safer?"

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #safety #wellbeing
12

What keeps you coming back to this group? Let us know what makes it special for you.

πŸ’‘ Example: "What keeps you coming back to this group? Let us know what makes it special for you."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #community #loyalty
13

How do you feel about the moderation style here? Any suggestions for improvement?

πŸ’‘ Example: "How do you feel about the moderation style here? Any suggestions for improvement?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #moderation #suggestion
14

What is one feature or tool you wish we had in this community?

πŸ’‘ Example: "What is one feature or tool you wish we had in this community?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #features #wish
15

When do you feel most supported by the group? Share your experience.

πŸ’‘ Example: "When do you feel most supported by the group? Share your experience."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #support #experience
16

What makes it hard for you to participate more? We would love to hear your thoughts.

πŸ’‘ Example: "What makes it hard for you to participate more? We would love to hear your thoughts."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #participation #barriers
17

Have our group rules been clear and helpful? What would you clarify or change?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Have our group rules been clear and helpful? What would you clarify or change?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #rules #clarity
18

If you have used the daily prompts, how have they helped in your recovery?

πŸ’‘ Example: "If you have used the daily prompts, how have they helped in your recovery?"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #prompts #impact
19

Do you like the frequency of our posts? Should we post more or less often?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Do you like the frequency of our posts? Should we post more or less often?"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #frequency #content
20

What is your favorite type of discussion or activity in our community?

πŸ’‘ Example: "What is your favorite type of discussion or activity in our community?"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #favorites #activities
21

What additional recovery topics would you like us to explore together?

πŸ’‘ Example: "What additional recovery topics would you like us to explore together?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #topics #suggestion
22

How do you feel about our group events? Any ideas for new ones?

πŸ’‘ Example: "How do you feel about our group events? Any ideas for new ones?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #events #suggestion
23

Was there a time when our community helped you through a tough day? Tell us more.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Was there a time when our community helped you through a tough day? Tell us more."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Top #support #stories
24

Do you feel comfortable reaching out for help here? How can we make it easier?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Do you feel comfortable reaching out for help here? How can we make it easier?"

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #help #comfort
25

What would encourage you to invite others to join us? Share your ideas.

πŸ’‘ Example: "What would encourage you to invite others to join us? Share your ideas."

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #growth #referrals
26

Which recovery milestones should we celebrate as a group? Let us know.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Which recovery milestones should we celebrate as a group? Let us know."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #milestones #celebration
27

How easy is it to find the information you need in our group?

πŸ’‘ Example: "How easy is it to find the information you need in our group?"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #navigation #resources
28

Do you have suggestions for making our community more inclusive?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Do you have suggestions for making our community more inclusive?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #inclusion #suggestion
29

Have you noticed any gaps in our support or resources? Let us know what you need.

πŸ’‘ Example: "Have you noticed any gaps in our support or resources? Let us know what you need."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #resources #support
30

What times of day are best for you to join live events or chats?

πŸ’‘ Example: "What times of day are best for you to join live events or chats?"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #timing #events
31

What motivates you to share your story here, or what holds you back?

πŸ’‘ Example: "What motivates you to share your story here, or what holds you back?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #sharing #motivation
32

How can we support your goals better as a community?

πŸ’‘ Example: "How can we support your goals better as a community?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #support #goals
33

What other online or offline resources do you use alongside our group?

πŸ’‘ Example: "What other online or offline resources do you use alongside our group?"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #resources #external
34

Do you feel our group reflects a diverse range of experiences? How can we improve?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Do you feel our group reflects a diverse range of experiences? How can we improve?"

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Top #diversity #improvement
35

What topics would you like guest speakers to cover in the future?

πŸ’‘ Example: "What topics would you like guest speakers to cover in the future?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #events #topics
36

Do you find our content easy to understand? What could we simplify?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Do you find our content easy to understand? What could we simplify?"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #content #clarity
37

How can we better support members who are new to recovery?

πŸ’‘ Example: "How can we better support members who are new to recovery?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #onboarding #support
38

What group traditions or rituals do you appreciate most?

πŸ’‘ Example: "What group traditions or rituals do you appreciate most?"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #traditions #community
39

What would help you feel more connected to other members?

πŸ’‘ Example: "What would help you feel more connected to other members?"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #connection #suggestion
40

How do you like to celebrate recovery wins? Tell us your favorite way.

πŸ’‘ Example: "How do you like to celebrate recovery wins? Tell us your favorite way."

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #celebration #wins

How to Use These Templates

Choose or adapt a template based on the topic you want feedback on, whether it's a new resource, group rule, or community event. Post it at a time when your audience is most active, and actively respond to replies to show appreciation. Pin or highlight selected feedback prompts to maximize visibility. Follow up by sharing what actions you will take based on the feedback, reinforcing that member voices truly shape your community.

Best Practices

  • Be specific about what you want feedback on to get actionable responses.
  • Use open-ended questions to encourage detailed answers.
  • Thank members for their input and close the loop by sharing outcomes.
  • Keep a respectful, judgment-free tone to ensure all feel safe sharing.
  • Mix up topics and frequency to avoid feedback fatigue.

All Platforms Tips

These templates are designed for all platforms. On forums, consider pinning feedback threads. In chat-based spaces, use clear calls to action and follow up in real time. For social media groups, use images or polls to support your posts for more engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I use these feedback templates to address stigma or shame that members may feel about sharing their recovery experiences?

Our templates include prompts designed to foster a safe and nonjudgmental environment, such as anonymous check-ins and 'share at your comfort level' options. By directly referencing the shame and stigma often present in addiction recovery, these templates help encourage honest feedback while respecting members’ privacy and emotional boundaries.

Are there templates specifically designed to gather feedback about the effectiveness of relapse prevention strategies discussed in group sessions?

Yes, several templates focus on relapse prevention, inviting members to reflect on which coping mechanisms, group exercises, or support tools have been most helpful for them. These templates use addiction recovery terminology like triggers, cravings, and support networks, enabling facilitators to fine-tune their approach based on real community input.

How do the feedback templates help facilitate sensitive discussions around co-occurring mental health issues like depression or anxiety within the addiction recovery community?

Templates include targeted questions and feedback prompts that gently ask about co-occurring conditions, ensuring members can share their experiences with dual diagnosis in a supportive setting. This enables facilitators to identify common challenges and adapt programming to better address mental health alongside addiction recovery.

Can these templates be used to evaluate the impact of peer mentorship programs or sponsor relationships within our recovery group?

Absolutely. We offer templates that ask for feedback on the effectiveness, comfort level, and communication within peer mentorship or sponsor-mentee dynamics. This feedback assists in ensuring that peer support systems are functioning positively and that any concerns can be addressed promptly.

How do the templates handle feedback from members at different stages of recovery, such as early sobriety versus long-term recovery?

The templates include stage-specific prompts, recognizing that someone in detox or early sobriety may have different feedback needs compared to someone years into recovery. For example, there are options geared toward withdrawal support, building new routines, or maintaining long-term motivation, making it easy to tailor feedback collection appropriately.

Are there templates to help gather feedback after introducing new harm reduction or medication-assisted treatment (MAT) options in the community?

Yes, we provide templates that specifically address harm reduction tools and MAT programs. These prompts are designed to help administrators gauge member comfort, perceived effectiveness, and any concerns or side effects, ensuring that new interventions are meeting community needs and expectations.

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