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.
You can utilize the relapse prevention feedback templates to prompt members to share what's worked for them during cravings, difficult social situations, or stress. Encourage comments by framing questions such as, 'What tools have helped you avoid relapse this week?' or 'Share feedback on how the community can support you during high-risk moments.' This approach both normalizes discussion around relapse and helps uncover valuable peer-led strategies.
Leverage the provided community feedback templates to ask members about their experiences with various support models, such as AA, SMART Recovery, or secular alternatives. For example, you might post, 'Which aspects of 12-step meetings have you found most supportive?' or 'What feedback do you have about non-traditional recovery groups?' This helps members compare experiences and discover new support options.
When using templates to discuss triggers, ensure the language is open-ended and judgement-free. For example, 'What types of environments or situations do you find most challenging, and how can the community help?' Avoid asking for specific personal details. Remind members that sharing is voluntary and that their privacy is respected, which can be noted in the template’s introduction.
Yes, several templates are designed to collect targeted feedback about resource needs. Use prompts like, 'Are there any topics or activities you wish we offered more support around?' or 'What resources have you found lacking in your recovery journey?' This feedback helps you tailor your community offerings to better meet members’ needs.
Templates include prompts suitable for a range of recovery stages, such as 'What was most helpful to you during your first 30 days sober?' for newcomers, and 'How do you maintain motivation years into sobriety?' for long-term members. By rotating these questions, you create space for all members to share relevant feedback and advice.
When templates surface feedback based on myths—for example, 'You have to hit rock bottom to recover'—respond with evidence-based information and encourage respectful discussion. You can use the templates to ask, 'What misconceptions about recovery have you encountered, and how did you overcome them?' This not only corrects misinformation but strengthens community trust and support.
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