Glasgow's Recovery event returns for second year to show people do recover
People Make Recovery – that’s the only line to take as the city gears up to host its second big event to celebrate people in recovery.
The free event on Saturday, 5 September will see hundreds of people in recovery descend on Glasgow Green for an afternoon full of fun – free of alcohol and drugs - to show people who use alcohol and drugs can recover.
People Make Recovery will bring together individuals, community members, families and services from across the city who are working hard to help break the stigma surrounding alcohol and drug problems and promote Glasgow as an inclusive city where people are free to recover without judgement.
It’s organised by the Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP), Freed Up and other key partners to celebrate the achievements as a city with an event that raises the profile of recovery in Glasgow.
Cllr Allan Casey, City Convener for Homelessness and Addiction Services, said: “It’s great this event is returning. Overcoming alcohol and drug problems is such an achievement. We want to show that people can and do recover. It is possible. We have around 1000 residents attending recovery groups every week. Recovery communities are a lifeline for many. They have a full programme of activity supported by teams of volunteers all at different stages of recovery. We hope this event will encourage people affected by addiction to come along to Glasgow Green and see for themselves that support is available and people do recover.”
Glasgow’s Recovery Communities provide peer led, aftercare support to people seeking recovery from alcohol and/or drug issues. Since their beginnings in 2014, recovery communities have grown considerably through the efforts of volunteers in recovery and are now established, commissioned services with charitable status and very significant partners in the ADP.
September is Recovery Month and serves as a vital platform to raise awareness about alcohol and substance use recovery, celebrate the achievements of individuals in recovery, and promote services and community groups supporting people in recovery.
Services across the city regularly host events and celebrations to acknowledge the contributions made by their volunteers, the hard work of their staff and the achievement of those on their recovery journey.
Pat Togher, Chief Officer for Glasgow’s Health and Social Care Partnership said: “People Make Recovery is about showcasing the great work of everyone who has lived experience of alcohol and drug problems. Recovery is hard and peer support is vital. This event showcases the positive work going on in and around communities, the work of the volunteers and staff in recovery and to let people know support is available. People do recover and we should recognise and embrace this.”
Activities on the day include:
• Main stage: live music, drama, poetry readings, spoken word, highlighting the role of creativity in recovery.
• Holistic Therapies: Massage, Reiki, Sound bowls
• Family Activities: Face Painting, Outdoor games, Soft Play
The event will be alcohol and drug free with snacks and soft drinks being provided by national charity, Rapid Relief Team.
The Recovery movement in Glasgow is supported by numerous partners and services, including the Community Recovery Hubs, the residential crisis and stabilisation services, the residential rehab services, counselling services, family support and fellowship groups. There are 35 organisations represented on the ADP Recovery subgroup. Key partners include Freed Up, With You, Crossreach, Phoenix, Children First and Glasgow’s Recovery Communities.
More information about each Glasgow Recovery Community can be found via links below:
North East Recovery
North West Recovery
South Recovery