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 through ideas, and they decided to create a newsletter. We have had no part in the production of this with the group organising interviews with Stand To to learn more about what they do, including ideas for crafts, including their own life stories, topical issues and creative writing in the form of poetry and stories and jokes.
The only input Pathways has had is to offer them space to meet and plan this and a bit of help with getting it into a format to be distributed. We hope to support the group to develop their computer skills so they can do this part to.
About the Project – Pathways to Recovery
Throughout its work, Pathways supports people at all different stages of their recovery journey. The aim is to offer more to help people start their journey and make it more possible. Trying to make changes is always daunting, and even more so if you are homeless.
No matter where someone is in their recovery journey, there is something in the Pathways to Recovery project for them:
Route 1 – For those struggling with drug or alcohol use and unsure if they are ready to make changes or even how to, Pathways offers a recovery group in partnership with Derbyshire Recovery Partnership (DRP). This informal group looks at substances, giving participants the chance to understand different substances, explore what keeps them using, and learn how to keep themselves safe with no pressure.
Route 2 –For those finding it hard to move away from drugs and alcohol and unsure what to do with their time, Pathways offers various activities, including music, art, allotment, restoring furniture, games group, and a women’s only group.
Route 3 –For those who have already made changes to their drug or alcohol use and want to take another step forward, Pathways offers a peer mentoring scheme. This course, run in conjunction with Pathways and Intuitive Thinking, helps participants develop skills to support others with their recovery journey.
For more information, please contact Pathways at enquiries@pathwaysofchesterfield.co.uk or call 01246 498204.
If you want to make a referral, please send it to referrals@pathwaysofchesterfield.co.uk or call 01246 498204.