South Lanarkshire Recovery Communities
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“ SLRC recognise that a person’s lived experience is their best asset and we welcome anybody who has an interest in recovery”
South Lanarkshire Recovery Communities (SLRC) is the overarching ethos to describe a range of activities, discussions, groups, drop in sessions, social events, partnerships and developments that take place within the community, organised, led and delivered by local people in recovery, their families, supporters and a range of staff from local services who work in partnership with the recovery communities’ networks.
The aims and objectives are “To promote the provision of good quality and flexible supports, aimed at meeting the diverse needs of individuals seeking recovery in the within our communities”.
The SLRC Recovery Beacons was formed to link all recovery groups, across South Lanarkshire to help improve co-ordination and partnership working. The creation of an overarching organisation has increased capacity building and enhances sustainable recovery, by sharing experience and resources.
The aim of SLRC is to promote recovery in the community through partnership working. To use the direct personal experience of people, families and communities who have been subject to the negatives effects of alcohol and drugs. To support those who commission, design, deliver, and/ or evaluate services and programmes intended to reduce alcohol and drug problems and promote recovery within South Lanarkshire
- To change the culture, perceptions, prejudices and general attitudes concerning alcohol and drug misuse.
- To break down the stigma of alcohol and drug misuse
- To promote peer-led initiatives at a community level and beyond.
- To integrate people in recovery back into their community and society as whole.
- To encourage services to adopt a more recovery focused approach, with the explicit outcome being the promotion of recovery at all levels.
- To promote partnership working throughout communities i.e. services, activists, community members, heads of services and organisations.
- To develop structured educational programmes for families and supporters.
- To delivery peer-support model programmes utilised by persons in recovery and community members.
- Building on and nurturing community assets and increasing community capacity.
- Changing attitude in the promotion of well-being and recovery.
- To create opportunities for employability i.e. training programmes, education and working in partnership with outside Locality based organisations.
- To educate staff members, families and community around the dangers of stigma.
- To promote equality within the community and to be inclusive of all irrespective of age, sex, ethnicity, ability, religion or political view.
“SLRC has made me feel like I am worthy of my new life ahead.”
“A place where people can come together. “
“It has enabled me to rebuild relationships with my family. “
“I was able to meet new people who also wanted recovery.”
“The enthusiasm of everyone is amazing, I would really like to volunteer.”
“Connection, opportunity and hope, and giving back, is exactly what SLRC has given me. “
“I felt so isolated before I met everyone. They are like family to me now. “
“I have gained so much and met great friends.”
“It has given me a purpose in my life today.”
Some Quotes from members of the Community.