Recovery
Creating hope at HMP Addiewell
At HMP Addiewell, we believe everyone in our care deserves the chance to leave stronger, healthier, and ready for a better future.
Our HOPE strategy, shaped with input from staff, partners, and those we support, helps break down barriers to recovery and reintegration. It’s about turning belief into reality – giving people the confidence, skills, and support they need to thrive in the community or progress to the open estate.
Recovery support at HMP Addiewell
Peer support
Our prison recovery peer support workers use their own lived experience to inspire hope, offer guidance, and support others on their journey to recovery.
Pathways to recovery
Recovery groups in prison provide a safe and supportive space for individuals to share experiences, build coping skills, and work towards lasting positive change. Together with our partners, we offer recovery groups six days a week.
Naloxone
Our peer Naloxone champions provide vital training to people preparing for release, ensuring they leave prison equipped with the knowledge and skills to use naloxone and potentially save a life.