Welcome to our next Weekly Bulletin. If you would like us to include something on our weekly news, please get in touch by emailing [email protected].
Volunteer Recognition Scheme
UK SMART Recovery is launching a new ambassador-led Volunteer Recognition Scheme in September. We would love to have your ideas on how facilitators can best be recognised within the scheme. Please take 5 minutes to fill out the survey before Friday, 1st September 2023 – https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SMARTVolRecognitionScheme
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
Thank you in advance for your participation!
Blue Triangle Breakthrough Team
Blue Triangle Breakthrough Team, based at Fir Park in Motherwell offer trauma-informed support for individuals with substance misuse, mental health & other issues affecting their recovery journey. They also run SMART Recovery meetings, where those struggling with addiction can find support and a safe space. They also run SMART Recovery meetings, where those struggling with addiction can find support and a safe space.
Link to the video can be found here
Facilitator Film Q&A
“Looking for something different to do during the month of August? Our very own Highlands facilitator Debbie will be on the Q&A panel on Saturday 19th August! Debbie has been working with Tortoise Nutshell production over the past few months to help create this amazing show! Details on poster”
North East Activities
https://www.recoveryconnections.org.uk/recovery-festival-september-23/ Jeni will be attending this event and it should be a cracking day!
“Jeni also really enjoyed meeting the local DWP staff at an information session held at South Shields’ Job Centre on Wednesday.”
“Our North East & Yorkshire Community Coordinator Jeni Langley was joined by a member of staff of South Tyneside Adult Recovery Service (STARS) at Asda South Shields and they had a great time chatting with the local community and getting the word out about SMART and STARS’ services. A huge thank you to Mavis Maughan (pictured) for hosting us!
Nominate SMART Recovery
At the Benefact Group, charitable giving is at the heart of what they do – and has been for over 135 years. They are an international family of specialist financial services companies that give all available profits to charity and good causes.
The Movement for Good Awards is their annual programme of giving. This year they will be giving over £1million to charities and good causes – with your help.
You can nominate a registered charity, not-for-profit organisation or community interest company in the UK, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands or Isle of Man for a £1,000 award. Please vote for us at UK SMART Recovery.
Link to nominate can be found here
New Meetings
New Weekly SMART Recovery Meeting, Tranent
New Weekly SMART Recovery Meeting, Lincoln
New Weekly SMART Recovery Meeting, Boston