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Josette Freeman
It is with great sadness we share the passing of Josette Freeman with the SMART Recovery Community and the alcohol and other drug sector. All of UK SMART Recovery send our commiserations to SMART Recovery Australia and SMART Recovery International
Josette’s impact on SMART Recovery Australia was nothing short of transformative and enduring. Her legacy is deeply ingrained in the foundation and heart of their organisation from their first trial at St Vincent Hospital in 1994 to today where they deliver over 270 groups nationally in partnership with 75 members.
“To many of us, Josette was not only our Ambassador but also a cherished mentor, a guiding facilitator and a dear friend. Josette brought warmth, energy, and wisdom to every interaction. Josette’s passing will be felt far and wide across the SMART Recovery Community and the alcohol and other drug sector nationally and globally. Her leadership illuminated rooms, her energy was infectious, and her compassion changed lives. Josette will forever remain an integral part of our mission as SMART Recovery Australia” says our CEO April Long. SMART Recovery International SMART Recovery USA
Recovery Month – Thank You
Volunteer Recognition Scheme
North East Activities
Jeni Langley, our North East and Yorkshire Community Coordinator has been out and about again this week. Firstly, she attended a fabulous Recovery event at HMP YOI Hatfield and Lakeside, where she had the opportunity to speak to prisoners, staff and other local organisations about SMART Recovery. Closer to home this week, Jeni had the opportunity to present at the beautiful Town Hall in South Shields to the South Tyneside Council Carer’s Network. Lastly, she is attending the big ‘Recovery Get Together’ on Thursday morning, organised by South Tyneside Adult Recovery Service before heading off to Hull to end the week at the national FAVOR Recovery Walk in Hull with colleagues Danny Howell and Janine Crowdy. There will be a short SMART Meeting at 2pm in the Recovery Village so get yourself along! 😊
New Meetings
New Monthly Family and Friends Meeting, Halifax