ERF Recovery Spaces
We have been on a mission to create safe, inclusive and vibrant spaces for people in the recovery community to get together and connect.
The spaces we’ve set-up were created alongside people who are in recovery themselves - and we would love for you to join us!
Scroll down the page to meet the team behind our ERF spaces - and to find out more about our regular meet-ups!
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First and foremost, a warm welcome! There’ll be good tea and coffee, new activities each week and an opportunity to meet other people in recovery from addiction.
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We welcome anybody who is in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction - or anybody indirectly affected by addiction. Our spaces are inclusive to the entire recovery community, including people who work within local drug and alcohol services.
Meet the team
Our team of ERF Space Coordinators are passionate about creating spaces which reflect the diversity of the recovery community.
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Lisa
Community Engagement in South Essex
Host of the recovery spaces in:
Rayleigh
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Dan
Community Engagement in West Essex
Host of the recovery spaces in:
Harlow, Thurrock and Basildon
dan@essexrecoveryfoundation.org
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Nikki
Community Engagement in North and Mid Essex
Host of the recovery spaces in:
Colchester and Chelmsford
nikki@essexrecoveryfoundation.org
Harlow
Harlow Recovery Cafe
Every Wednesday at 10:30am
Harlow Playhouse, CM20 1LS
We are proud to be working with Harlow Playhouse to bring a Recovery Cafe to West Essex. The community get together every week for a catch-up hosted by ERF Space Coordinator, Dan.
Colchester
ERF Recovery Space
Every Friday at 10:30am
Mercury Theatre, CO1 1PT
The Mercury Theatre is the permanent home for the recovery community in North Essex. If you’re nearby, we’d love for you to join our supportive community.
Rayleigh
ERF Recovery Space
The first Tuesday of the month, from 11am-12:30pm
Rayleigh Baptiste Church, High Street, Rayleigh, SS6 7QA
Chelmsford
ERF Recovery Space
Every Thursday at 10:30am
Riverside Leisure Centre cafe, CM1 1FG
Join us at the cafe in Riverside Leisure Centre in Chelmsford for a catch-up and to meet other people local to you in recovery.
Basildon
ERF Recovery Space
Every Thursday at 10:30am
Towngate Theatre, SS14 1DL
We’re pleased to bring a regular recovery space to the Towngate Theatre for the recovery community in Basildon. Come and say hello!
Thurrock
ERF Recovery Space
Every Tuesday at 10:30am
Thurrock Council Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, RM17 6SL (café in main entrance)
Calling the recovery community in Thurrock! We now have a regular recovery space for you to meet up. Officially opening its doors on Tuesday 5th November 2024.