Towards Recovery

Between 2012 – 2024 we offered an open safe space for people in recovery from addiction, helping them to find the right path for themselves.

In recovery we believe there is still more right in each of us, than wrong. You’re not someone to be fixed, but listened to. And when things may not be going as we hoped, we say “You’re OK” let’s have a chat.

We approached recovery differently, because we’re all different. We didn’t judge. Because we’ve been judged. We don’t follow a fixed path. Because that never worked for us.

We helped people connect with others, re-connect with themselves and the world around them. With support, and over time, we aimed to help people make sustainable changes and to create a life of their own choosing.

And it all started at our recovery cafe. A simple safe space.

Ways we were able to help

Recovery Cafe Between our face to face sessions and our popular virtual recovery cafe nights - we were able to create safe space for people in recovery from addiction or supporting others.
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Support groups People want to connect in different ways, so we had groups to suit different needs. More info
Programmes and Courses We were proud to offer both in-person and virtual programmes designed to support people at their own pace. More info
Resources Our library still includes our blog posts and videos alongside our books, films and online talks by others. Access our library

Our community,
our people.

Each of our journeys are different. But our constant is our support network and our people.

At Towards Recovery, we focused on human truths, with a smile and a reassuring wit to keep you going.

You’re doing OK. We’re all in this, together.

Perfectly Imperfect: our cracks are what give us character

No one else knows what it’s like to be you.
You are unique, not broken.

Together, we made the most of what already is, and celebrate the beauty of what we already have, flaws and all.

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