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A Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO) is a community‑led group run by individuals with personal experience of addiction and recovery. Grounded in peer support, mutual aid, and community empowerment, LEROs offer hope and a sense of belonging. Support is flexible and inclusive, with opportunities for advocacy, connection, hobbies, and volunteering. The aim is to uplift…
Pathways Gazette is a recovery newspaper completely developed and created by attendees of Pathways recovery hub and a few friends and family members of the group who wanted to contribute. The hub attendees have really enjoyed group sessions run on creative writing and wanted to do something with this to take it further. We chatted…
A Warm November Walk for the STAND TO Veterans GroupOn an unusually warm November day, the STAND TO Veterans Group enjoyed a walk along the canal from Poolsbrook to the Veteran Community Hub in Chesterfield. The route offered some unexpected spooky sights, with Halloween just behind us—even a “dog fish” made an appearance! As always,…
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…
During Recovery Month, families from across Derbyshire came together in Chesterfield to take part in a group event hosted by the Family Interventions Support programme, run by Derbyshire Addictions Advice Service (DAAS). The event offered a safe and welcoming space for those affected by a loved one’s alcohol or substance use to share their experiences,…
Active Choices recently hosted a Health and Wellbeing Day to celebrate the progress of its participants on their recovery journey from substance misuse for the DCCT Recovery Month Event! The day provided an opportunity for rest, reflection, and refocusing, encouraging participants to reassess their priorities for the year ahead. It was also a chance to…
Recovery Connections will host the final Lived Experience Recovery Organisation Roadshow Celebratory event on Monday 10th November, from 12:00pm to 4:30pm, in the Ballroom at the Winding Wheel Theatre, Holywell Street, Chesterfield (S41 7SA). This free event marks the culmination of a county-wide journey that has brought together voices, experiences, and hopes from across Derbyshire….
On the 17th September for Recovery Month, Stand To put on a walk around Holmebrook Valley Park through to Linacre Reservoirs. They started the day with the gathering of groups from Growing Recovery In Derbyshire. It was a great turn out with around 30 people attending from Stand To, Growing Lives and Global Adventure turning…
Recovery Spaces offer safe, welcoming places to socialise, take part in positive activities, and connect with others in recovery or affected by someone else’s substance use. These spaces act as community hubs, helping to reduce stigma, build supportive networks, and make recovery visible. Belper Recovery Space Who runs it: The Kelsey Family CICWhere: The 1924…
Stigmatisation refers to the process by which a person is unfairly judged or devalued because of certain traits, behaviours, or circumstances. This can lead to prejudice, discrimination, microaggressions, and serious social and health-related consequences. Stigma can have a profound impact on a person’s mental health, often fuelling feelings of shame, hopelessness, and isolation. It can…
