Gathering honest feedback from your alcohol recovery community can be challenging, yet it is essential for growth and support. These ready-to-use templates make it easy to spark meaningful conversations, encourage openness, and guide your group toward positive change.
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Inviting community feedback empowers members to share their voices, making them feel seen and valued. In alcohol recovery spaces, this builds trust and fosters a collaborative environment where everyone feels safe contributing ideas or concerns. Open feedback loops also help moderators and leaders identify what works, what does not, and how to evolve the community to better serve its members.
Research shows that people are more engaged in communities that actively solicit their opinions. When members realize their input can shape resources, events, or even group rules, they are more likely to participate and invest emotionally. This not only strengthens individual recovery journeys but also creates a supportive, dynamic group culture.
What resources in this group have helped you most in your recovery journey?
💡 Example: "What resources in this group have helped you most in your recovery journey?"
How can we make our weekly check-ins more helpful for you?
💡 Example: "How can we make our weekly check-ins more helpful for you?"
What topics would you like to see discussed more often?
💡 Example: "What topics would you like to see discussed more often?"
Is there a feature you wish this community offered?
💡 Example: "Is there a feature you wish this community offered?"
How safe do you feel sharing in this space?
💡 Example: "How safe do you feel sharing in this space?"
What is one thing that would make you participate more?
💡 Example: "What is one thing that would make you participate more?"
Which group activities have you enjoyed the most so far?
💡 Example: "Which group activities have you enjoyed the most so far?"
Do you have suggestions for new events or meetups?
💡 Example: "Do you have suggestions for new events or meetups?"
How easy is it to connect with others in this group?
💡 Example: "How easy is it to connect with others in this group?"
What would make our group more welcoming for newcomers?
💡 Example: "What would make our group more welcoming for newcomers?"
Is there anything in our guidelines that could be improved?
💡 Example: "Is there anything in our guidelines that could be improved?"
How do you prefer to receive important updates from us?
💡 Example: "How do you prefer to receive important updates from us?"
What would make our online meetings more engaging for you?
💡 Example: "What would make our online meetings more engaging for you?"
Share one thing you wish you knew when you first joined.
💡 Example: "Share one thing you wish you knew when you first joined."
Which types of posts do you find most helpful here?
💡 Example: "Which types of posts do you find most helpful here?"
How do you feel about the pace of conversations in this group?
💡 Example: "How do you feel about the pace of conversations in this group?"
Would you be interested in more peer-led discussions?
💡 Example: "Would you be interested in more peer-led discussions?"
What is something we could do to support your recovery better?
💡 Example: "What is something we could do to support your recovery better?"
Do you feel comfortable reaching out to moderators for help?
💡 Example: "Do you feel comfortable reaching out to moderators for help?"
How can we make our member spotlights more meaningful?
💡 Example: "How can we make our member spotlights more meaningful?"
Is there a time that works best for group events?
💡 Example: "Is there a time that works best for group events?"
What barriers make it tough to participate regularly?
💡 Example: "What barriers make it tough to participate regularly?"
Would you like to see more recovery milestones celebrated?
💡 Example: "Would you like to see more recovery milestones celebrated?"
How do you feel about our group rules?
💡 Example: "How do you feel about our group rules?"
Is there a type of content you avoid here? Why?
💡 Example: "Is there a type of content you avoid here? Why?"
How can we better support members who are struggling?
💡 Example: "How can we better support members who are struggling?"
What would encourage you to invite a friend to join?
💡 Example: "What would encourage you to invite a friend to join?"
How do you feel about the privacy of our community?
💡 Example: "How do you feel about the privacy of our community?"
Would you like more opportunities for anonymous sharing?
💡 Example: "Would you like more opportunities for anonymous sharing?"
What keeps you coming back to this group?
💡 Example: "What keeps you coming back to this group?"
How can we improve our response time to posts or questions?
💡 Example: "How can we improve our response time to posts or questions?"
Do you have feedback on our sober anniversary celebrations?
💡 Example: "Do you have feedback on our sober anniversary celebrations?"
Is there a recovery resource you wish we shared more often?
💡 Example: "Is there a recovery resource you wish we shared more often?"
What is your favorite way to interact in this group?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite way to interact in this group?"
Would you like more structured discussions or casual chats?
💡 Example: "Would you like more structured discussions or casual chats?"
How can we help make sharing victories feel safe for everyone?
💡 Example: "How can we help make sharing victories feel safe for everyone?"
What improvements would you make to our resource library?
💡 Example: "What improvements would you make to our resource library?"
Do you feel heard when you share feedback here?
💡 Example: "Do you feel heard when you share feedback here?"
What would you change about how this group operates?
💡 Example: "What would you change about how this group operates?"
How can we help you feel more at home in this community?
💡 Example: "How can we help you feel more at home in this community?"
To implement these templates, choose a topic relevant to your community's current needs or recent changes. Post the template as a standalone discussion, in a poll, or as part of your regular check-ins. Respond to feedback with gratitude and let members know how their input will be used. Rotate different templates to keep things fresh and ensure all voices have a chance to be heard.
These templates work on all platforms, including forums, Facebook groups, Slack, Discord, and dedicated recovery apps. Adjust the format for each platform's features, such as using threads for deeper discussion, polls for quick surveys, or reactions for easy feedback. Always monitor responses to maintain a respectful, supportive tone.
Aim to use them at least once a month or after major updates. Regular feedback keeps your community engaged and responsive.
Acknowledge all feedback respectfully. Use criticism as an opportunity to improve and show members their input is valued.
Post approachable, low-pressure questions and reassure members that all opinions matter. Consider anonymous feedback options.
Yes, adapt templates to fit your community's unique needs or current issues. Personalization increases relevance and engagement.
Summarize key points, share plans for changes, and follow up after implementing updates. Always thank members for their input.
It depends on your group's culture. Public posts encourage open discussion, while private forms can help members feel safer.
Approach with empathy, use gentle language, and remind members they can choose how much to share. Offer support if needed.