Have you got an idea for the #Leeds #recovery #community that will require a bit of money to kickstart it? The Leeds Recovery Capital Fund is £5000 and it has to be won this month. The bid process is really simple. Then pitch your idea on 22 May.

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There is a lot of bad advice and misinformation about illicit #edibles , so our team has put some advice together as part of our #RespectTHC campaign. Remember, the safest choice is always to avoid using illicit drugs.

Forward Leeds has money to invest in ideas from the Leeds #recovery community.

It's straightforward & simple to complete, so get a bid in for up to £5000 before 19 May.

You then pitch your idea, in person or online on 22 May to their panel.

forwardleeds.co.uk/forward-leeds-…

We're launching a Dayhab. So, we need passionate, caring and, well, just brilliant, people to help us deliver a structured day programme to run alongside all of the other activities we do at 5 WAYS. If you are interested visit forwardleeds.co.uk/join-us/jobs/ #recovery #jobs #vacancies

Tomorrow we are at Holt Park Community Centre from 10am-1pm as part of our #RespectTHC cannabis awareness campaign. This year we're focussing on edibles. If you have any questions or queries about #cannabis #edibles #THC do drop by & chat to our staff. forwardleeds.co.uk/forward-leeds-…

Thank you to everyone who attended the 'Art of Working Together' event Leeds Playhouse yesterday, contributing to how our service can develop. So much creativity on show and so many ideas in the room. Read more on our website: forwardleeds.co.uk/inspiration-ta…
#ArtOfWorkingTogether

First Boxercise class this morning plus a 4 mile and 10k group went out. Well done everyone for turning up.
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HIGH VIBE avo down 5 WAYS @ the Recovery Academy recovery centre running “Self-Celebration” session for the 5th anniversary of their women’s group!!! 💖

Just when I think I couldn’t get any more obsessed with groupwork, I witness Sisterhood in action like BOOM 💥

Adore this group so much-

This morning our members Raghda and Tommy were Visiting Lecturers The School of Health, Leeds Beckett University. They were speaking at a Dual Diagnosis Recovery workshop for people working in mental health. The workshop was part of the participants' continuous professional development.

A NEW look for The Recovery Street Film Festival! We're so excited to announce a new age for the film festival to celebrate 10 incredible years of storytelling!

Over the past ten years, we've had hundreds of submissions and our films have been viewed over a million times.

The first ever 5 WAYS Karaoke Night is next week, have you reserved your spot to watch? Perhaps even to be a singing star?

Ramadan is only four weeks away. Here's some advice and tips for people who experience or have experienced issues with alcohol and drugs.

You can also visit our Advice for Ramadan webpage forwardleeds.co.uk/advice/advice-…
#Ramadan #alcohol #drugs #Leeds
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Only a few days left to apply for a role as a Detox Worker with our service.

You would be supporting people whose alcohol use has become a significant issue for them. forwardleeds.co.uk/join-us/jobs/

We're on the move
Same time, same people, same greeting, same love, different venue. Thanks go to Danny at Halton Moor Boxing Club.
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If you are looking for something to do this weekend. Recovery Runners welcome everyone. You can run, walk or just drop by for a cup of tea and a chat with people in recovery. Leeds Dock this Sunday morning.

Met with my old #Recovery coach at 5 WAYS @ the Recovery Academy and he reinforced what I already know

Time to update CV and seek a career change

Read about Sarah’s journey. Supported by ⁦Forward Leeds⁩. Amazing to share her story for others to see. Hopefully stories like this help reduce #stigma ; show people can get better & encourage more people to come forward if they need #help & #support telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/spar…

'She then connected with 5 WAYS, a recovery centre in Leeds run by an organisation called Forward Leeds...It’s just one of many great treatment services run by different providers across the country.' in The Sun today thesun.co.uk/health/2536284…

'My GP referred me to Forward Leeds – the drug and alcohol service. Because of my physical dependency, they booked me in for a week-long residential detox.'
in today's The Daily Telegraph
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Exciting Announcement - SAFIR* Circle, South Asian Women online gathering supporting Harm Reduction & Recovery .We understand not feeling like you belong in groups when no one looks like you or shares your lived/living experiences. Share in your network. Save the date. #addiction