Now in its 34th year, Recovery Month (September 2024) celebrates the success of those in recovery from all addictive behaviours.
Through our campaigns, and in the work we do in over 70 community-based services and 25 prisons, the Forward Trust is dedicated to making recovery possible in all its forms.
Since 1991, we have been empowering people to break the cycles of addiction or crime to move forward with their lives. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change, as celebrated in our Taking Action on Addiction campaign. Our services have supported thousands of people to make changes to create better lives in recovery.
We are proud to stand with our recovery community and celebrate with you!
We’re kicking off this year’s Recovery Month with an all-important reminder that addiction can happen to anyone at any point in life. It is nothing to be ashamed of and getting help – whether it’s for you or a loved one – can save and transform your life.
Everybody Knows Somebody impacted by addiction. We all know friends, neighbours, work colleagues and family members who have experienced or are living with addiction. Yet, despite this, when addiction touches people in a directly personal way, people find it difficult, almost impossible at times to find ways to talk about their experiences.
Last year, our national campaign, Taking Action on Addiction’s lead campaign – Addiction Awareness Week – created a powerful new film, ‘Everybody Knows Somebody,’ giving voice to 42 people impacted by addiction.
The full-length feature of ‘Everybody Knows Somebody’ – a powerful film of 42 participants talking about their experience of living with or someone else’s addiction and recovery.
Throughout the month, we’ll be celebrating the successes of our recovery community. Join us in sharing the message that recovery is possible for everyone!
- 13th September – FAVOR Recovery Conference
- 14th September – Recovery Walk Crystal Palace Park
- 15th September – Switch Off Sunday
Stay tuned for more events and listings.
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