Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) commissions three recovery communities covering the North West, North East and South of the city.

Recovery groups set up by lived experience peers have operated independently throughout Glasgow for more than 20 years. They’ve developed to become larger communities that together promote and deliver recovery initiatives, to support people experiencing alcohol and drug harms in each sector of the city.

Those communities became North West Recovery Communities (NWRC), North East Recovery Community (NERC) and South Community Recovery Network (SCRN). The three sectors were later awarded Charitable Status and became commissioned services in Glasgow City in 2022.

Whilst each area of the city has their own programme of activities and individual aims, they all provide peer-led recovery support. From drop-in sessions, discussions, recovery cafes and support groups to activities, social events and courses, the communities aim to meet a diverse range of needs of individuals seeking recovery in Glasgow City.

Each recovery community also employs two Recovery Outreach Workers who can support people to access community recovery supports and are a vital bridge between the community and Glasgow’s Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services (ADRS).

The peer-lead, person-centred recovery initiatives have reached thousands and continues to grow both in volunteer numbers and ambition to support even more people in their recovery journey.

Irene Loudon, our HSCP’s ADRS Service Manager and Glasgow ADP Recovery Subgroup Chair, said: “The Glasgow Recovery Communities are an essential service within the suite of options available in Glasgow. They offer an ‘open door’ for individuals to engage with recovery peers in their local community. The non-judgemental approach and range of therapeutic and social interventions provide invaluable support to people to achieve their recovery goals.”

You can see the full schedule of activities across the recovery communities in Glasgow.To find out more about the individual recovery communities, you can visit:

•    North West Recovery Communities (NWRC) 
•    North East Recovery Community (NERC) 
•    South Community Recovery Network (SCRN)