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 CIC
Where: The 1924 Arcade, Campbell St, Belper DE56 1AP
Opening times: Mondays 9.30–12.30; Wednesdays 12.30–3.30; Fridays 9.30–12.30; Saturdays 3–6
What’s on offer:
- A safe, friendly place to meet others
- Opportunities to socialise and join positive activities
- Peer support and lived experience guidance
- Signposting to wider help and community groups
Something special: Belper offers family-friendly activities, wellbeing sessions, and advice on training and employment.
📞 Contact: 07733 335797 | kffcic@gmail.com
🌐 Website: Belper Recovery Space – Kelsey Family CIC
Langwith Recovery Space
Who runs it: Rhubarb Farm CIC
Where: The Old Caretakers House (next to Langwith Parish Hall), NG20 9EZ
Opening times: Mondays 9–1; Tuesdays 10–12; Wednesdays 12–4; Thursdays 1.30–6.30; Fridays 8.30–1 & 2–4
What’s on offer:
- A safe, friendly place to meet others
- Opportunities to socialise and join positive activities
- Peer support and lived experience guidance
- Signposting to wider help and community groups
Something special: Langwith includes gardening and animal care activities, plus a “Cuppa with a Counsellor” and Citizens Advice support.
📞 Contact: 01623 741210 | ben@rhubarbfarm.co.uk
🌐 Website: www.rhubarbfarm.co.uk
Chesterfield Recovery Space
Who runs it: Pathways of Chesterfield
Where: Chesterfield Community Centre, S41 7TD
Opening times: Mondays 9–1; Tuesdays 10–12; Wednesdays 12–4; Thursdays 1.30–6.30; Fridays 8.30–1 & 2–4
What’s on offer:
- A safe, friendly place to meet others
- Opportunities to socialise and join positive activities
- Peer support and lived experience guidance
- Signposting to wider help and community groups
Something special: Chesterfield offers creative sessions like arts and crafts, music groups, and furniture upcycling, plus themed social cafés.
📞 Contact: 01246 498204 | Recovery@pathwaysofchesterfield.co.uk
🌐 Website: www.pathwaysofchesterfield.co.uk
Buxton Recovery Space
Who runs it: The Zink Project
Where: Zink HQ, Clough St, Buxton SK17 6LJ
Opening times: Mon–Fri 10–4
What’s on offer:
- A safe, friendly place to meet others
- Opportunities to socialise and join positive activities
- Peer support and lived experience guidance
- Signposting to wider help and community groups
Something special: Buxton hosts sober social nights with games and karaoke, plus an on-site Eco-Café for coffee, cake, and hot lunches.
📞 Contact: 01298 214926 | jane@zink.org.uk
🌐 Website: www.zink.org.uk
