Broadway Lodge, a residential treatment centre for addiction based in Weston-super-Mare since 1974, has announced that it has successfully secured funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to continue and expand its in-person aftercare and wellbeing provision in Weston-super-Mare town centre.
This vital support will now operate under a new unified name: The North Somerset Recovery Community Support Project by Broadway Lodge.
This community service supports not only former Broadway Lodge clients in recovery from addiction, but also welcomes individuals from other local treatment centres.
Comprehensive Weekly Support
The project offers a range of sane-sex and mixed-gender groups across three days, designed to help participants to strengthen their recovery, build confidence and self-esteem, deepen personal development, create meaningful connections and reduce barriers to employment.
Support includes:
- Wellbeing sessions focused on relaxation, connection, physical activity or self-care
- Group therapy
- One-to-one counselling
- Individualised support, including signposting to specialist organisations, help accessing education and training and guidance with CV writing, interview preparation and support/signposting to find voluntary or paid work
New Male-Only Group Launched
The project is expanding with the introduction of a male-only morning group therapy session. Broadway Lodge already runs a successful women-only wellbeing group and recognises the significant benefits of single-sex support environments, which help participants feel safe, understood and able to share openly with peers who may have lived similar experiences.
A Unified New Name
Previously known as “In-Person Aftercare” and “Wellbeing Wednesdays,” the service now operates under one cohesive identity: North Somerset Recovery Community Support Project by Broadway Lodge. This reflects the inclusive community focus of the programme, which warmly welcomes any local residents in addition to former Broadway Lodge clients.
A Message from Broadway Lodge
Markkus Trew, Director of Therapy & Aftercare at Broadway Lodge, said: ‘It’s a really exciting time for the project with the launch of an additional group, and it’s fantastic to be able to continue to offer our support not only to our former clients, but to people who have suffered who haven’t come through treatment at Broadway Lodge. Thank you to our team who deliver the service in the town centre and to The National Lottery Community Fund for enabling us to deliver such a popular and integral service in Weston-super-Mare.’
The service continues to go from strength to strength, supporting many dozens of individuals to enrich their lives, maintain long-term recovery, build healthy relationships, improve confidence and explore new activities and experiences.
Participants have taken part in group therapy as well as activities including cold-water swimming, yoga, visits to the SS Great Britain, drumming circles, nature-based sharing groups and trips to cultural and recreational venues such as the Banksy Exhibition in London, Longleat Safari Park and Thorpe Park.
Many participants have stayed engaged for over two years, with several progressing into education at Weston College or securing voluntary or paid employment. Numerous local services also signpost their clients to the project, recognising its positive outcomes and community value.
Participant Voice
One former participant said:’Through the project I have grown as a person, gained confidence, made friendships and discovered what I wanted to do next. With the help of the team, I accessed training and now volunteer with two organisations. The support is invaluable and I’m absolutely delighted it can continue.’
Find Out More
To learn more about the North Somerset Recovery Community Support Project by Broadway Lodge, including session times, registration details and eligibility, please go to the Broadway Lodge website www.broadwaylodge.org.uk/recovery/avoiding-relapse/ or request details by emailing recoverycommunitysupport@broadwaylodge.org.uk