South West Recovery Cafe

13/06/2026

For anyone struggling today - take time to read each one 💚

13/06/2026

Join us for our monthly Dumfries Recovery Cafe!

💜Wednesday 24th June 2026💜

6:30pm - Doors Open
7:00pm - Free delicious hot meal
7:45pm - Live music with Nicky
8:00pm - Andrew sharing his recovery journey

Struggling in addiction?
Looking for a recovery community?
Family/friends of a loved one looking for support?
Exhausted every other option/ considering a pathway to a rehab?
Looking for connection/friendly folks?
Supporting someone and trying to show them there is hope?

When you're in active addiction/trying to sustain recovery, hearing stories of others overcoming brings hope!

For more info contact Andrew:
07858 417137

Address:
YMCA Dumfries, Lochside Rd, DG2 0NF

13/06/2026

Thank you so much to Andy for coming and sharing at our local Annan Recovery Group! Andy shared vulnerability and powerfully of his journey recognising, processing and healing from PTSD. It takes massive courage and bravery to share on such a sensitive topic and the different methods he used in his search to find healing ❤️‍🩹 a true inspiration! 🍋

13/06/2026

This Wednesday evening at our Annan Recovery Group we will be joined by trauma specialist - Aileen Fleming ❤️

Be there and be seated to start at 6:30pm!

All very welcome whether you’re in recovery, an agency, a family member/friend this evening will really help you understand trauma and ways to build up resilience 🙌

This is free! If you’d like to come along give Marita a message on 07555970276 to save you a seat!

12/06/2026

Sobriety isn't a punishment - it's a second chance, a love letter to yourself, and the greatest gift you'll ever give to your future 💟

09/06/2026

This Wednesday 10th June 6:30pm in Lesser Hall, Annan - we are so looking forward to being joined by Andy Steele who is leading the way helping others recovery from PTSD!

About Andy:

Andy Steele’s career began in The British Parachute Regiment, in the late 80’s early 90’s which gave the firm foundations he has since worked from.

Andy later joined Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service, serving for 16 years as a Firefighter, and as a result of traumatic work-related incidents, developed PTSD.

Andy’s recovery was greatly aided by EFT, Hypnotherapy and Kinetic Shift Technique. His first-hand experience of the power of these techniques, led Andy to becoming a qualified practitioner so he could use these skills to enable others to find their own way out of Anxiety, Stress, Trauma.

He has since ran a full time practice, supporting people through PTSD and trauma and now runs
workshops and talks helping give others Hope!

09/06/2026

This Wednesday 10th June 6:30pm (Annan) we are delighted to be joined by:

Andy Steele (Advanced EFT Practitioner, Hypnotherapist)

• Talking about his journey with PTSD
• Signs and symptoms
• Steps he took to recovery and get well
• Coffee break
• Self-help tools
• Connection
• How the body and mind reacts
• Scientific based grounding techniques to help with stress and anxiety

Next week we are looking forward to being joined by:

June 17th - Aileen Fleming (Trauma
Specialist)

• Trauma training
• Identifying the 7cs of resilence in recovery
• Making your own path to trauma recovery

09/06/2026

https://dgadp.co.uk/useful-links/

Independent Adult Advocacy Service in Dumfries and Galloway, offering a free, confidential and personal independent advocacy.

07/06/2026

Next Dumfries Recovery Group Date:
Monday 8th June - 7:00pm!
✨Dumfries Recovery Group ✨
Address: Glen Aros Church, Steel Avenue, Dumfries, DG2 0AB

For more information contact John:
07799004947

04/06/2026

Congratulations to Mark! 1️⃣🎂

Happy 1st year of freedom 💜

We are so proud of you!

Cake credit: Rachel (the loveliest human who makes the tastiest of cakes!)