Recoverly organisation toolkit
College orientation outline and peer-ambassador pack
A 15-minute slot for orientation week, plus a one-page brief for students who volunteer to be a friendly first point of contact. Keep it light, honest and free of fear tactics.
15-minute orientation slot
- Minutes 0-3: why we are talking about this. Many students try alcohol, some find it hard to control, and asking for help early is normal.
- Minutes 3-7: what 'low-risk' and 'risky' look like in plain terms, and that stopping suddenly after heavy drinking can be dangerous. Point to the free guides.
- Minutes 7-10: where to get help: your campus counsellor, Tele-MANAS 14416 (free, any hour), and 112 in an emergency.
- Minutes 10-13: show the poster and the free, private Recoverly app. Say clearly that the college cannot see who uses it.
- Minutes 13-15: questions, and a reminder that no one will be judged.
Peer-ambassador brief (one page)
- You are a friendly first contact, not a counsellor. You do not diagnose, and you do not keep serious risks secret.
- Know the help-a-friend guide and the numbers above.
- If a friend is in danger: call 112, stay with them, and tell a warden or counsellor.
- Do not collect names or stories. Point people to the counsellor and to Recoverly.
- Take care of yourself: you may step back at any time and talk to the counsellor.
Checklist for the college
- Print the poster and put it in hostels, the library and the counselling centre.
- Brief the counsellor and wardens on the disclosure protocol.
- Check the support contacts in your programme are right.