Active Choices – Derby County Community Trust

Project Description

Please note, due to the community based nature of our project, we do not have a fixed base! To discuss attending the project please call Charlie Poole on 07479 687907 or e mail charlie.poole@dcct.co.uk.

Active Choices is one of Derby County Community Trust’s longest running programmes which has supported over 2000 participants through their addiction journey since its inception in 2012.

The programme is designed to support individuals with implementing structure, routine and positive lifestyle change, by becoming more active as they recover from substance misuse. Whilst also introducing participants to a strong recovery network, it also provides support with volunteering, employment, education and qualifications.

Working in partnership with local organisations including drug and alcohol rehabilitation and treatment centres, supported living providers, hostels, along with the local authority in Derbyshire, we accept referrals on to the programme when individuals are ready to commit to their recovery.

There are volunteering and mentoring opportunities within the project, which in the past has seen participants become members of the Derby County Community Trust team to support others.

Participants also get the chance to take part in experiences designed to reward their commitment. In the past these have included player visits, Christmas meals, celebration events and the chance to play at other clubs and grounds. Activities include:

• Gym sessions
• Female only gym sessions
• Boxfit
• Health & Wellbeing Groups