15 April, 2021
Collegiate Recovery Day 2021
April 15th is Collegiate Recovery Day.14 April, 2021
Stress Awareness Month 2021
April is Stress Awareness Month.31 March, 2021
Bereavement Support Group
This support group is for people who have experienced bereavement from substance use/drug or alcohol-related death.30 March, 2021
Virtual Community Timetable
Find out more about our virtual timetable.26 March, 2021
How has trauma therapy changed?
Trauma Lead, Kerri shares an interesting article.11 March, 2021
Coping with change
In the last year we’ve all experienced more than our fair share of change.11 February, 2021
Guest Blog - What is Trauma Counselling?
More about the Trauma service and how it can support people.10 February, 2021
Guest blog - Kerri, Trauma Lead
Kerri is Trauma Lead for our new Trauma Counselling Service.4 February, 2021
Time to Talk Day 2021
Thursday 4th February is Time to Talk Day.1 February, 2021
Store Cupboard Ideas
It is always good to have a store of useful items in your cupboards. 🥫🍳
1 February, 2021
Why should I join a virtual community group?
If you've been asking yourself that question, this is the blog for you.
1 February, 2021
Overdose Awareness Day 2020
1 February, 2021
Being a sponsor
1 February, 2021
Tips for relapse prevention
It is essential to develop relapse prevention skills during recovery.1 February, 2021
Practice, not perfect
We should focus on the power of practice rather than perfectionism.1 February, 2021
Journalists, the media and the opioid epidemic
We know most journalists covering this genre of news want to get the story right, and we also know that when it comes to addiction, there’s a lot to consider.1 February, 2021
Top tips for a good night's sleep
The importance of sleep for our mental and physical wellness is often underestimated.1 February, 2021
Veg Pledge 2020
You’ll have heard the phrase ‘eat your greens’ but did you know that eating fruit and vegetables can benefit mental wellbeing as well as physical wellbeing?1 February, 2021
Alcohol Awareness Week 2020
16-22 November is Alcohol Awareness Week 2020!1 February, 2021
Lifestyle changes that can help recovery
Recovery is an ongoing journey and there are lifestyle changes which can support and benefit you.1 February, 2021
WISC - Integrated Step Course
Have you heard of WISC? You probably have, without even realising.1 February, 2021
Detox myths and misconceptions
The myths and misconceptions about medical detox.28 January, 2021
Grounding techniques
Grounding can be a useful exercise for reducing anxiety and distress.21 January, 2021
Get into Recovery by John Elford
Get the inside story on John Elford’s recovery, join our Zoom meeting.16 December, 2020
Online Mutual Aid Groups - XMAS 2020
Online Mutual Aid Meetings are available to attend throughout Christmas, in addition to our Christmas virtual timetable.17 October, 2020
Story 6
11 years today since I last used heroin.23 September, 2020
Story 5
My addiction began when I left my ex-partner after 22 years.1 September, 2020
Recovery Month 2020
September is International Recovery Month.26 June, 2020
Story 3
Looking back over my life, I can see that I was always addicted to something from an early age, but this doesn't matter today, what …
25 June, 2020
Story 2
When I was born, my Dad was already in jail. He was very protective but like a stranger to me really. In the estate I …14 May, 2020
Story 4
I grew up in a loving family home with 3 sisters and loving parents. I went to a very small junior school and although I …
15 April, 2020
10 Things to do Inside
It can be hard to go from having so much freedom to do what you like to have to be inside all the time. We've put together a list of things that you could try to keep you busy.
14 April, 2020
National Collegiate Recovery Day 2020
Wednesday 15th April 2020 is National Collegiate Recovery Day; read about our story of supporting students in recovery here.
19 March, 2020
Accessing Support Online
In addition to our online meetings at Recovery Connections, many peer support networks are moving their meetings online too. For more info, click here.
28 February, 2020
Recovery Connections - Mission
We're really proud to launch our revised Mission. 💜
5 February, 2020
The Fork In The Road - Stage One
If you attended our Community Marketplace and Graduations on Tuesday 4th February 2020, you will have heard the great news - the cafe within The Stages Academy is now part of the Recovery Connections Family!
28 January, 2020
Coffee Training with Rounton Coffee Roasters
The Fork In The Road team travelled over to Rounton Coffee Roasters HQ to complete their coffee training!
24 January, 2020
Boro Man Can Launch
Find out more about the Boro Man Can campaign that supports men's mental and physical health in Middlesbrough.