How Your Feedback is Making Essex Recovery Festival 2025 Even Better!
We heard you! After an incredible 2024 festival, we’re making 2025 even better based on your feedback. This year, you can upgrade to glamping for a cozy, stylish stay in fully furnished tipis. Plus, for those coming solo, our new Meet & Mingle events will help you connect with others in a fun, relaxed way.
The Tides of Change
We asked two of our volunteers to talk about what ‘The Tides of Change’ meant to them. Here’s what Debbie and Kath had to say.
Psychosocial Alcohol Intervention and Recovery Service (PAIRS) & Community Rehabilitation Contract - Announcement
Placing the voices of those with lived experience of addiction at the heart of transformative change, Essex Recovery Foundation announces the outcomes of the commissioning process for the Community Rehabilitation and PAIRS contracts in Essex.
Essex Addiction Recovery Support: Community Strategies
Real-life narratives illuminate the power of these innovative recovery strategies. Consider the story of Lorraine, who experienced multiple short-term detox attempts before finding success in a programme that offered personalised care and ongoing support.
Essential Local Resources & Support Groups for Addiction Recovery in Essex [2025]
Recovery is a multifaceted process that is made more attainable through a balanced integration of personalised care, community connection, and innovative digital support.
Art & Poetry Showcase 2024: An Interview with Runner-Up Lucy
Lucy, a runner-up in the 2024 Art & Poetry Showcase, shares the deeply personal story behind her submission. Written during a difficult time, her piece reflects on love, addiction, and the hope of finding strength through connection.
Art & Poetry Showcase 2024: An Interview with Winner Steve Lawson
Meet Steve, the winner of the 2024 Art & Poetry Showcase art category. Discover how painting became his mindfulness practice, a reflection of his recovery journey, and a message of hope for others seeking light in the darkness.
Art & Poetry Showcase 2024: An Interview with Poetry Winner Stuart Monk
Discover the inspiring journey of Stuart, a winner of the 2024 Art & Poetry Showcase. In this interview, he shares how poetry and creativity transformed his mental health, his message of hope for others, and his powerful poem 'Final Destination.'
A Beginner’s Guide to Applying for the Essex Recovery Fund
Learn how to apply for the Essex Recovery Fund and bring your recovery-focused project to life. Our blog offers clear guidance and tips to help you navigate the application process and make a positive impact in the recovery community.
Day 12: 12 Days of Hope ⭐
The 12 Days of Hope is a community campaign created by the recovery community in Essex. It features daily messages of support from Saturday 21st December until Wednesday 1st January which aim to provide a beacon of hope to anybody who may be struggling during the festive period.
Day 11: 12 Days of Hope ⭐
The 12 Days of Hope is a community campaign created by the recovery community in Essex. It features daily messages of support from Saturday 21st December until Wednesday 1st January which aim to provide a beacon of hope to anybody who may be struggling during the festive period.
Day 11: 12 Days of Hope ⭐
The 12 Days of Hope is a community campaign created by the recovery community in Essex. It features daily messages of support from Saturday 21st December until Wednesday 1st January which aim to provide a beacon of hope to anybody who may be struggling during the festive period.
Day 10: 12 Days of Hope ⭐
The 12 Days of Hope is a community campaign created by the recovery community in Essex. It features daily messages of support from Saturday 21st December until Wednesday 1st January which aim to provide a beacon of hope to anybody who may be struggling during the festive period.
Day 9: 12 Days of Hope ⭐
The 12 Days of Hope is a community campaign created by the recovery community in Essex. It features daily messages of support from Saturday 21st December until Wednesday 1st January which aim to provide a beacon of hope to anybody who may be struggling during the festive period.
Day 8: 12 Days of Hope ⭐
The 12 Days of Hope is a community campaign created by the recovery community in Essex. It features daily messages of support from Saturday 21st December until Wednesday 1st January which aim to provide a beacon of hope to anybody who may be struggling during the festive period.
Day 7: 12 Days of Hope ⭐
The 12 Days of Hope is a community campaign created by the recovery community in Essex. It features daily messages of support from Saturday 21st December until Wednesday 1st January which aim to provide a beacon of hope to anybody who may be struggling during the festive period.
Day 6: 12 Days of Hope ⭐
The 12 Days of Hope is a community campaign created by the recovery community in Essex. It features daily messages of support from Saturday 21st December until Wednesday 1st January which aim to provide a beacon of hope to anybody who may be struggling during the festive period.
Day 5: 12 Days of Hope ⭐
The 12 Days of Hope is a community campaign created by the recovery community in Essex. It features daily messages of support from Saturday 21st December until Wednesday 1st January which aim to provide a beacon of hope to anybody who may be struggling during the festive period.
Day 4: 12 Days of Hope ⭐
The 12 Days of Hope is a community campaign created by the recovery community in Essex. It features daily messages of support from Saturday 21st December until Wednesday 1st January which aim to provide a beacon of hope to anybody who may be struggling during the festive period.