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Online Mutual Aid Groups - XMAS 2020
Online Mutual Aid Meetings are available to attend throughout Christmas, in addition to our Christmas virtual timetable.
2020 at the community garden
We chatted to volunteer Frank who leads the community garden project about some of the developments the community has been working on, and what’s to come.
About Medical Detox
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about detox that can make people apprehensive about starting the process.
Christmas timetable changes
Our virtual community timetable will change slightly over the two weeks of Christmas.
Lifestyle changes that can help recovery
Recovery is an ongoing journey and there are lifestyle changes which can support and benefit you.
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?
Top tips for a good night's sleep
The importance of sleep for our mental and physical wellness is often underestimated.
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.
Why should I join a virtual community group?
If you've been asking yourself that question, this is the blog for you.
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.
National Collegiate Recovery Day 2020
Wednesday 15th April 2020 is National Collegiate Recovery Day; read about our story of supporting students in recovery here.
Virtual Community Timetable
Information on how to access our virtual community timetable and how to access and attend sessions.
Accessing Support Online
In addition to our online meetings at Recovery Connections, many peer support networks are moving their meetings online too.
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!
Coffee Training with Rounton Coffee Roasters
The Fork In The Road team travelled over to Rounton Coffee Roasters HQ to complete their coffee training!
Boro Man Can Launch
Find out more about the Boro Man Can campaign that supports men's mental and physical health in Middlesbrough.
Exciting News for Fork In The Road
We are delighted to announce that on February 1st, 2020 Bar Zero will be renamed 131 The Venue.
Community Recovery Support
In January 2019 Recovery Connections commissioned an independent piece of work to consult with people who are accessing – or have accessed - the Community Recovery element of our work.
Christmas 2019 - Community Timetable
Advanced notice regarding our community activity timetable during the Christmas period.
Recovery Talk – A Guide
You might be wondering what this platform will be used for and why it’s been created, and we’d like to give you a brief overview.
2019 in review
For those who couldn't make it to our December Community Event and Graduation, here's what we've been up to for the last 12 months.
David Collins – ‘This Is My Legacy’
We were lucky enough to have David Collins visit us again from South Africa in November 2019.
Visit to Peat Rigg
At the beginning of November we spent the day at Peat Rigg Outdoor Training Centre.
We own The Fork In The Road!
Have a read of the official press release that was distributed to local media outlets when Recovery Connections officially became the new owners of The Fork In The Road.
What is addiction?
A bit of information about what classifies as addiction and the signs of addictive behaviour.
CRAFT Training
CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) teaches individuals effective strategies for helping a loved one struggling with addiction and also helps them to work towards feeling better themselves.
SMART Recovery
SMART (Self-Management And Recovery Training) Recovery can help people recover from all types of addictive behaviour.
Coffee Bike Doing The Rounds
Twice a week we head out with the Recovery Connections coffee bike into Middlesbrough town centre.
Trip to San Patrignano
Imagine a rehab that's the size of a small town where 1500 residents live for 3.
The Recovery Revolution (10 Historic Milestones)
We are proud to be on a continual journey of recovery & offer support that's provided in a meaningful & authentic way.
Singing at Durham Cathedral
In September our choir along with members of Voices of Recovery sang at Durham Cathedral.
Five Ways To Wellbeing
The 5 ways to wellbeing is the framework that we use to deliver the community based recovery support.
Recovery Exhibition
Over the past 6 months we have worked with Milda Samsonaite from the Royal College of Arts.
