On Wednesday 17th September, South Derbyshire CVS: Future Focus Project, which is one of a number of projects in Derbyshire offering support to people in recovery from drug and alcohol use, welcomed people to their office, The Hive in Swadlincote, for an Animal Magic presentation.
The event was well attended and consisted of an afternoon tea to start, followed by the group meeting and holding animals, as well as finding out all about them. It was very well received, with some people facing fears and holding animals they never thought they would, and others meeting those they had wanted to for a long time.
We had snakes, owls, meerkats, chameleons—to name a few of the recovery mascots showcased by Animal Magic and South Derbyshire CVS.
Check out the photos! 📷📷
🌱SD CVS – Future Focus Project
If you like the sound of this, are someone in recovery, and are local to Derbyshire — here’s how you can get involved in a longer-term opportunity to build confidence, skills, and purpose.
Future Focus is a six-week training and support programme designed for individuals in recovery across South Derbyshire. It offers AIM-accredited and assured qualifications through flexible, modular courses delivered in community venues across Swadlincote, Hilton, and Melbourne.
The programme includes:
- Three core modules: personal emotional resilience, developing independent skills, and making choices.
- Three additional modules tailored to group interests, such as hobbies, community knowledge, or environmental issues.
- Access to the Time Swap service, offering short-term, local volunteering opportunities.
Although based in South Derbyshire, the programme is open to any Derbyshire County resident (excluding Derby City).
📞 To refer yourself or someone else, call 01283 219761
📧 Or email: mentalwellbeingsupport@sdcvs.org.uk
