ARC Fitness - Addiction Recovery Coaching

24/06/2026

🎙️ 𝐑𝐞𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 – 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟏𝟎 (𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏) 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐨 𝐌𝐜𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧

In this episode of Rewrite the Story, we sit down with Jimbo McCallion, who is now 25 years in recovery. By sharing his story, Jimbo hopes to inspire others who may be struggling and to show that recovery is possible, no matter how hopeless things may seem.

Once known as a 'street drinker' on the streets of Derry, Jimbo has not only rewritten his story, he has now written it down. His recently released memoir shares an honest account of addiction, recovery, and the hope that change is possible.

Together, we talk about the pain, struggles, and lowest points of addiction, but also the rebuilding process that follows. From family life and personal challenges to achievements, purpose, and success in recovery, Jimbo reflects on the journey that has brought him to where he is today.

This is a powerful conversation about resilience, hope, and the courage to rewrite your story.

📢 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐨. 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝟐𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲.

🎧 Listen now and be inspired by a story of hope, transformation, and recovery.

23/06/2026

ARC Fitness was delighted to welcome Mike Farrar, Permanent Secretary of the Department of Health NI, to its HQ yesterday to learn more about the organisation's innovative approach to addiction recovery.

During the visit, Mr Farrar met with staff, participants and partners to hear first-hand about the positive impact ARC Fitness is having on individuals and families impacted by addiction and substance use.

The visit comes at a significant time for the organisation, which is currently undergoing an independent evaluation by PHIRST Light, a (National Institute for Health and Care Research) from the University of Nottingham. The research is being undertaken in partnership with a range of organisations including the Public Health Agency (PHA), Western Health and Social Care Trust, DePaul, ARC Healthy Living Centre, the Police Service of Northern Ireland and local GP Federations.

To learn more about ARC Fitness and its services, visit www.arcfitness.uk.

22/06/2026

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"I started drinking when I was 16-and-a-half, and from that day I was drunk."
Fast forward 12 months and Jimbo McCallion was on a life support machine in a coma for almost a month after being hit by a car in an accident he couldn't even remember.
He continued to drink until one day in 2001, when the death of his friend changed everything.
"That’s the day I died too,” he told us. "The drink killed him. He was sipping through a straw in the end because he couldn’t give it up. It was also the day I took my last drink.”
Now he has opened up on his story, how it ripped his family apart, and how he has turned his life around.

19/06/2026

19/06/2026

We are delighted to be working in collaboration with the men’s and women’s teams at Derry City FC as we continue to promote recovery, wellbeing, and positive mental health across our community.

Partnerships like this help us spread awareness, break down stigma, and show that recovery is possible for everyone. Sport has the power to bring people together, inspire hope, and create conversations that can change lives, which is exactly what we do at ARC Fitness.

A huge thank you to everyone at Derry City FC for their warm welcome and support. We look forward to working together and building a stronger, healthier community both on and off the pitch.



Derry City Football Club

18/06/2026

Delighted to be supporting the Getting Clean Organisation.

These guys are changing people lives - through connection, community and importantly… SOAP!

Best of luck Chris & Co - Great initiative! ✌🏻💜

18/06/2026

Join us on Wednesday 9th September at the Millennium Forum, Derry/Londonderry, for a powerful day of inspiration, connection and celebration.

𝙇𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧'𝙨 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚｡ 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧❟ 𝙬𝙚'𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙚𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙨｡

🕘 9.15am - 4.30pm
🍽 Lunch included
🎤 Inspiring speakers
💬 The return of our much-loved Lived Experience Panel
🎶 Northlands Choir
🖼️ The Unheard Voices Exhibition, led by the Western Health and Social Care Trust
🏅 Celebration Ceremony
🎁 A special token for attendees

From lived experience to professional practice, and everything in between, this conference is open to all.

Tickets are just £6 per person.

Book your place today and be part of a day that celebrates hope, resilience and the power of recovery.

https://ow.ly/ebnV50ZcPrE

17/06/2026

🎤 𝐑𝐞𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 | 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟗 - 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 ...

The campaign kicked off in January showing us that the opportunity of change lives in each of us. The power to Rewrite the Story is down to us and those we surround ourselves with will become part of our story.
You are the author of your next chapter, you have the choice to begin again 💜

16/06/2026

Skilled manufacturing, engineering, and operations roles are now open in Derry/Londonderry.

Vertiv is recruiting across general operations, engineering, and manufacturing functions, with additional opportunities in supporting roles.

Walk-in Interview Day: Wednesday 17th June | 14:00 - 19:00 | Location: Willsboro Ballroom, White Horse Hotel, 68 Clooney Rd, Campsie, Derry/Londonderry BT47 3PA

No prior appointment is required.

View open roles: http://ms.spr.ly/6181vYyDN

For more details, contact: [email protected]

16/06/2026

🎉 SOLD OUT! 🎉

We are absolutely blown away by the response to the ARC Colour Dash 2026.

Every place has now been snapped up and we cannot wait to welcome you all on Saturday 27th June for what promises to be an incredible day of colour, fun, community and connection.

Thank you to everyone who registered, shared our posts, told their friends and supported the event. Your support helps us continue our work across the community and shows the power of people coming together to Rewrite the Story.

A huge thank you to our sponsors who are helping make this event possible.

If you missed out this time, keep an eye on our social media for future events and opportunities to get involved.

See you at the starting line! 🌈🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️