Pathway to Resilience & Recovery

Pathway to Resilience & Recovery

“Co- Designing Inclusive Models for Sustainable
Wellbeing in Trafford”

Project Overview
Pathway to Resilience & Recovery is a community-led research and engagement project designed to understand and address the recovery needs of underserved communities across Trafford. Led by Voice of BME Trafford, the project focuses on individuals and families affected by substance misuse, social isolation, unemployment, mental health challenges, and long-term health conditions.

Through meaningful community engagement and co-production, we aim to identify barriers to recovery, amplify lived experiences, and develop culturally appropriate and sustainable models that support wellbeing, resilience, and long-term recovery.

Why This Project Matters
Many individuals experiencing substance misuse face complex challenges that extend beyond addiction itself. Factors such as loneliness, poor mental health, unemployment, social exclusion, cultural stigma, and limited access to support services can significantly affect recovery outcomes.

This project seeks to better understand these experiences and ensure that future recovery services are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the  needs of Trafford’s diverse communities.

Who We Are Working With
The project will engage:

• Residents from ethnically diverse communities across Trafford
• Older adults aged 50+
• Young adults aged 18–25
• Individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges
• Families affected by substance misuse

We aim to engage 40–50 residents through research activities, with 20–30 individuals actively participating in recovery-focused engagement and support opportunities.

Our Objectives
The project will:

• Explore the factors contributing to substance use and recovery challenges.
• Understand lived experiences and barriers to accessing support.
• Identify culturally relevant and sustainable recovery approaches.
• Examine the role of family, community, and peer support in recovery journeys.
• Produce practical recommendations for service providers, commissioners, and community partners.
• Strengthen community resilience and confidence.

How We Will Deliver the Project

Community Workshops
Listening Labs and Focus Groups
Youth-Led Research
Service Mapping

Expected Outcomes
Through this project we aim to:

• Create safe spaces where people feel heard and valued.
• Increase confidence and resilience among participants.
• Strengthen peer support and community connections.
• Improve understanding of recovery needs within diverse communities.
• Support greater engagement with recovery services.
• Inform future service development and commissioning decisions.

Our Partners
The project will be delivered in collaboration with:

• Trafford Recovery Community Co-ordinator (More Than A Label)
• Achieve (Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust)
• Early Break
• Trafford community and faith organisations
• Local neighbourhood and wellbeing networks
• Trafford Carers Centre
• BlueSci
• Hideaway
• Care Navigators
• UA92 (University Academy 92)

Long-Term Impact
Pathway 2 Resilience & Recovery will:

• Build trust between communities and services.
• Improve understanding of recovery needs within diverse populations.
• Support more inclusive and culturally responsive services.
• Empower residents to shape future recovery pathways.
• Contribute to Trafford's vision for healthier, connected, and resilient communities.

Get Involved
We welcome participation from residents, community groups, service providers, faith organisations, and stakeholders who share our commitment to improving wellbeing and recovery outcomes across Trafford.
For more information or to get involved, please contact:

Voice of BME Trafford
Email: office@voicebmet.co.uk
Phone: 01618487018
Website: www.voicebmet.co.uk