Recovery Ambassador Scheme for Drug and Alcohol Services in Havant, Fareham, and Gosport

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Hampshire County Council awarded a contract to Recovery Connections for the development and implementation of a Recovery Ambassador scheme in the Havant, Fareham, and Gosport districts.

The project involved commissioning a provider with lived experience to lead on creating a training programme for individuals with lived experience of drug and alcohol use to become recovery ambassadors in community, workplace, and treatment service settings.

The programme included a recognised/accredited qualification.

The contract also covered delivering training and ongoing support to individuals, identifying personal goals and providing advice and guidance to achieve those goals.

It involved developing a network of Recovery Ambassadors to provide ongoing peer support and a collective voice for representation in local strategic planning and decision-making forums.

Additionally, the project included local engagement work to understand community needs and wants, which would inform the development of local community recovery initiatives.

The provider was required to engage with local community organisations, services, and employers to facilitate opportunities for trained Recovery Ambassadors based on individual goals and preferences.

The contract also involved working with local research partners to design and support access to evaluation activities, and collaborating with Community Treatment providers to build and develop community recovery initiatives that support long-term recovery.

The contract value was £170,000.