Family-centred recovery boosts addiction treatment success by 35%. Involving families enhances support, bridging gaps with peer coaches and digital tools, offering hope and lasting change for Essex communities.

Essex must tackle the rising ketamine crisis with community-led recovery models, family support, and innovative treatment. Collaboration and prevention are key to fostering hope and recovery.

Essex families need cohesive recovery systems combining peer support, ongoing care, and clinical treatment. Integrated services foster stronger social connections, improving recovery outcomes and community wellbeing.

Peer recovery specialists in hospitals offer vital support, bridging gaps between crisis care and community resources, fostering seamless recovery journeys for Essex residents. Immediate, empathetic support transforms lives.

£10 million transforms Essex's recovery support, using data to target needs and enhance community connections. Innovative, evidence-based strategies promise lasting change for individuals and families affected by addiction.

Adapting domestic abuse models for addiction recovery can reduce stigma and enhance support. Safe spaces in Essex offer discreet help, integrating community and peer support for effective recovery.

Essex's Mental Health Alliance unites five Mind organisations, creating seamless support for addiction recovery. By integrating mental health services, it promises hope and improved outcomes for those facing co-occurring challenges.

A groundbreaking partnership in Essex is transforming addiction recovery by bringing compassionate, non-stigmatising support directly into people’s homes through Community Wellbeing Officers.

Family involvement in recovery enhances outcomes, fostering stronger bonds and sustainable change. Support is accessible across Essex, offering diverse activities and community-based models for holistic healing.

Recovery in Essex is thriving through community action. Embracing lived experiences, accessible spaces, and holistic support, we’re fostering a visible, supportive recovery network that challenges stigma and empowers individuals.

Family support transforms recovery in Essex, fostering hope and resilience. Community networks and digital tools empower families, ensuring sustainable recovery and stronger relationships. Join us in this vital journey today.

Earlier this month, we visited Boys and Men UK CIC in Colchester – a community-led project empowering boys and men through sport, education, and open conversations. Supported by the Essex Recovery Fund, their work is helping to build confidence, reduce isolation, and create lasting change for the recovery community.

We heard you! After an incredible 2024 festival, we’re making 2025 even better based on your feedback. This year, you can upgrade to glamping for a cozy, stylish stay in fully furnished tipis. Plus, for those coming solo, our new Meet & Mingle events will help you connect with others in a fun, relaxed way.

We asked two of our volunteers to talk about what ‘The Tides of Change’ meant to them. Here’s what Debbie and Kath had to say.

Community recovery in Essex thrives on lived experience, diverse funding, and holistic support. Grassroots models offer accessible pathways, bridging gaps in traditional services and fostering social connection.

Placing the voices of those with lived experience of addiction at the heart of transformative change, Essex Recovery Foundation announces the outcomes of the commissioning process for the Community Rehabilitation and PAIRS contracts in Essex.

Real-life narratives illuminate the power of these innovative recovery strategies. Consider the story of Lorraine, who experienced multiple short-term detox attempts before finding success in a programme that offered personalised care and ongoing support.

Recovery is a multifaceted process that is made more attainable through a balanced integration of personalised care, community connection, and innovative digital support.

Lucy, a runner-up in the 2024 Art & Poetry Showcase, shares the deeply personal story behind her submission. Written during a difficult time, her piece reflects on love, addiction, and the hope of finding strength through connection.

Meet Steve, the winner of the 2024 Art & Poetry Showcase art category. Discover how painting became his mindfulness practice, a reflection of his recovery journey, and a message of hope for others seeking light in the darkness.