A Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO) is a community-led group run by people with lived experiences of addiction and recovery. Built on principles of peer support, mutual aid, and community empowerment, LEROs offer hope and a sense of belonging. They provide flexible support, advocacy, and opportunities for connection, hobbies, and volunteering, aiming to lift entire communities and make recovery visible and inspiring. LEROs work alongside existing services, filling gaps and responding to local needs without judgment or strict rules. They create a “social contagion of hope,” helping individuals rebuild their lives through community engagement and support.
Happening soon: The Derbyshire LERO Roadshow Launch!
If you’re interested in what a Lived Experience Recovery Organisation is or are a person with Lived or Living Experience who would like to be involved, we are pleased to invite you to the Derbyshire LERO Roadshow Launch Event, which is being held in Chesterfield at The Winding Wheel on 16th May at 12.30. You can find out more and book onto the event using this link: Launch of Your Recovery, Your Community – Derbyshire County Tickets, Fri 16 May 2025 at 12:30 | Eventbrite
Join us for lunch, refreshments and the opportunity to:
❁Network and connect with others who care about recovery, inclusion, and community transformation.
❁Learn more about the project and what’s happening across Derbyshire in 2025
❁Hear from lived experience-led organisations about the difference they make – not just in individual lives, but across communities
❁Join workshops to share insights, ideas, and needs
❁Explore why lived and living experience matters in building strong, lasting recovery support.
Follow us on Facebook or keep an eye on the www.growingrecoveryinderbyshire.co.uk for updates on the future LERO Roadshows which will be taking place throughout Derbyshire in 2025, an event will be held within your local area for your to come and find out more about what makes an effective LERO.
If you have a question, get in touch: ASCH.GRIDinfo@derbyshire.gov.uk
