For GPs, partners and organisations

Referral and professional information

Recovery Cymru works across Cardiff and the Vale as a peer-led recovery community and is part of the wider Cardiff and Vale Drug and Alcohol Service alliance.

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Referral basics

What Recovery Cymru needs

Professionals can refer someone by calling or emailing Recovery Cymru. Please make sure the person has agreed for the team to contact them.

The person’s name and contact details
The best time to reach them
Confirmation they are happy for Recovery Cymru to contact them

Once received, the team can contact the person directly, explain what is available and give them the option to get involved.

Professional pathways

Who this page is for

Health and social care

For GPs, social workers, mental health teams, community services and other professionals seeking recovery support routes.

Housing, justice and community partners

For teams supporting adults where substance use, recovery, isolation or community connection are part of the picture.

Employers and organisations

For workplaces and charities interested in recovery-informed training, consultancy or resources.

Training information

Peer-led practice

A community model professionals can trust.

Recovery Cymru combines lived experience, structured support and strong partnership working. The result is a service that feels human to members and credible to referrers.

Recovery Cymru creative campaign artwork about how peer support can reduce alcohol harm. — Peer-led support can help reduce harm by creating connection, safety and practical routes into recovery.

Clear boundaries

This page is designed to help people access peer-led community recovery support. For urgent risk, safeguarding concerns or immediate danger, use the appropriate emergency, statutory or crisis pathway.