Gateshead Recovery Partnership

Gateshead Recovery Partnership Welcome to Gateshead Recovery Partnership's page! If you or someone you know needs help, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

We’re here to provide free and confidential support to the residents of Gateshead who are struggling with drugs or alcohol.

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Kev Pickering 🌟We’re delighted to shine a light on Kev, one of our incredible volunteers here at ...
03/06/2026

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Kev Pickering 🌟

We’re delighted to shine a light on Kev, one of our incredible volunteers here at Recovery Partnership Gateshead 💜

Kev’s journey is one of strength, commitment and giving back. After coming into contact with our service in 2023, and with the support of family, friends and CGL, Kev has been in recovery since September 2024. He continues to attend sessions and use support throughout the week, showing real dedication to maintaining his goals.

Wanting to give back and support others on a similar journey, Kev became a volunteer in June. Kev shared that he hopes to support other addicts and their families, and loves being part of a team that helps people see that life can be calmer and so much better in recovery — something he truly lives and demonstrates every day.

We are so proud to have Kev as part of our team. After many conversations encouraging him to take the step into volunteering, it’s safe to say he has been an amazing addition! ✨

Kev brings such warmth to our reception areas — always smiling, speaking to everyone who walks through the door, and creating a space where people feel comfortable enough to open up. His natural ability to connect with others makes a real difference to so many people’s experiences.

Thank you, Kev, for your dedication, your time, and everything you give to support others 💜

🌟 Thank You to Our Incredible Volunteers & Ambassadors! 🌟A huge thank you to all of our amazing volunteers and ambassado...
03/06/2026

🌟 Thank You to Our Incredible Volunteers & Ambassadors! 🌟

A huge thank you to all of our amazing volunteers and ambassadors who joined us on Monday for our Volunteer Appreciation Day 💙

We had such a fantastic time celebrating you and recognising the incredible difference you make to our service every single day. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment truly mean the world to us 🙌

A special shoutout to Kyla from Triage for joining us and delivering an amazing mindfulness session 🧘‍♀️✨ It was brilliant to spend time learning about confidence and meditation – thank you for sharing your knowledge and inspiring us all!

Afterwards, we tucked into a delicious buffet (and plenty of cake 🍰 of course!), before holding a small ceremony to congratulate each of our volunteers and ambassadors 👏

We finished the afternoon off with some games… not competitive or anything 😉🎉

Keep your eyes peeled for more photos from the day – we couldn’t squeeze it all into just one post!! 📸

Thank you again for everything you do 💙

🎉 Happy Volunteers’ Week! 🎉This week, we’re proud to celebrate Volunteers’ Week—a time dedicated to recognising the incr...
02/06/2026

🎉 Happy Volunteers’ Week! 🎉

This week, we’re proud to celebrate Volunteers’ Week—a time dedicated to recognising the incredible people who give their time, energy, and compassion to support others and strengthen our communities 💜

🌟 Why it matters:
Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Their kindness, commitment, and lived experience help change lives every single day—reminding us all that recovery is possible and no one has to face challenges alone.

💬 How you can get involved:
✅ Say thank you to someone who volunteers
✅ Share your own volunteering story—we’d love to hear it!
✅ Get involved in local events happening this week

🙏 To every volunteer—past, present, and future—thank you. You make a real and lasting difference, and we couldn’t do this without you.

🚨 DRUG ALERT : Illicit Pregabalin & Overdose Risk 🚨We’re still seeing non-fatal overdoses linked to illicit pregabalin —...
01/06/2026

🚨 DRUG ALERT : Illicit Pregabalin & Overdose Risk 🚨

We’re still seeing non-fatal overdoses linked to illicit pregabalin — both firsthand and reported among peers.

Recent alerts highlight:
⚠️ Deaths in Morecambe Bay involving metonitazene
⚠️ Spike in overdoses in Blackburn/Burnley linked to illicit pregabalin

🔍 Metonitazene (a nitazene) can be 200–500x stronger than morphine — even small amounts can be deadly.

Stay safer:
✅ Test before use (FREE nitazenes test strips available in service)
⬇️ Use less, go slow
🔄 Stagger use if with others
🚫 Avoid mixing with opioids, alcohol, or benzos
💊 Carry naloxone (FREE kits available in service – can also be posted if you can't get to our hub)

📘 Ask us about overdose prevention booklets.

Look out for each other. Small steps save lives.

This week is a very special one for us 💙As we celebrate National Volunteers’ Week, we’re taking time to recognise and th...
01/06/2026

This week is a very special one for us 💙

As we celebrate National Volunteers’ Week, we’re taking time to recognise and thank our incredible volunteers for the care, time and dedication they give to our service every single day.

Your support makes a meaningful difference to the people and communities we serve, and we simply couldn’t do what we do without you.
Whether it’s through a kind message, a celebration, or a moment of recognition—every thank you counts.

👀 Keep your eyes peeled throughout the week as we celebrate our volunteers and ambassadors with Recovery Connections.

To our volunteers, and to the colleagues who champion and support them—thank you. Together, we are making a real difference. 🙌

IT'S COMING....
31/05/2026

IT'S COMING....

⏰ Reminder: Recovery Ally Training – Places Still Available ⏰A quick reminder that our next Recovery Ally Training sessi...
28/05/2026

⏰ Reminder: Recovery Ally Training – Places Still Available ⏰
A quick reminder that our next Recovery Ally Training sessions are coming up – delivered by our brilliant partners Recovery Connections 💙

This CPD‑accredited workshop is designed to help people better understand recovery from alcohol and other drugs, challenge stigma, and build the confidence to support others with empathy and without judgement.

🧠 What to expect
Co‑facilitated by people with lived experience of addiction and recovery, the training offers powerful insight through real stories and practical learning. Participants will:
✅ Hear real recovery stories
✅ Challenge myths around addiction
✅ Learn supportive and compassionate responses
✅ Understand how to reduce stigma
✅ Explore ways to create more recovery‑friendly environments

👥 Who’s it for?
Professionals, volunteers, students, employers, frontline staff – or anyone who wants to better support people in or seeking recovery.

No prior knowledge needed.
📅 Session Dates
🗓 29 May 2026 @ 1pm
🗓 19 June 2026 @ 1pm

📍 Location
Recovery Connections, Leam Lane Library
129 Cotemede, Gateshead

🔔 Places are limited – book your place now via the link below:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../recovery-ally-training...

🌼 We’re back open today – Happy Tuesday! 🌼We’re pleased to be back open today and would love to welcome you along to our...
26/05/2026

🌼 We’re back open today – Happy Tuesday! 🌼

We’re pleased to be back open today and would love to welcome you along to our sessions at Jackson Street. Whether you’re popping in for the first time or coming back for a catch‑up, you’re always very welcome 💙

📍 We’re open from 11:00am today
Here’s what’s on today:
🤝 Friends & Resilience | 11:00am – 12:00pm
A supportive group focused on building resilience, strengthening connections, and developing tools to help manage everyday challenges.
🌱 Recovery to Wellness | 1:00pm – 2:30pm
An interactive session exploring wellbeing, recovery, and practical strategies to support positive change and balance in daily life.
🚲 The Coffee Bike – Out & About in Gateshead | From 2:00pm
Join us as we take the Coffee Bike out into the community. A relaxed way to connect, chat, and get involved locally. We will be out and about in central Gateshead, come over and say hello!!

Most of our groups are drop‑in, so there’s no need to book — just come along when you can. Whether you’re easing back into the week or looking for some support and company, we’d love to see you.

📍 47 Jackson Street, Gateshead, NE8 1EE
📞 Any questions? Call us on 0191 594 7821

Pop in, say hello, and take a positive step into the week ahead 🌈

🔔 Reminder 🔔Just a reminder that we are closed today.📅 We will re-open on 26th May at 11am.💚 Take care and we’ll see you...
25/05/2026

🔔 Reminder 🔔

Just a reminder that we are closed today.
📅 We will re-open on 26th May at 11am.

💚 Take care and we’ll see you soon!

***REMINDER***🌟 Next Intake Now Open – Recovery Ally Training 🌟We’re pleased to share the next intake of Recovery Ally T...
22/05/2026

***REMINDER***

🌟 Next Intake Now Open – Recovery Ally Training 🌟

We’re pleased to share the next intake of Recovery Ally Training, delivered by our amazing partners Recovery Connections 💙

This CPD‑accredited workshop gives people the tools to understand how recovery from alcohol and other drugs is not only possible — but successful — and builds the confidence to support others with empathy and without judgement.

🧠 About the training
Co‑facilitated by people with lived experience of addiction and recovery, the session brings learning to life through real insight, expertise and powerful stories.
During the workshop, participants will:
✅ Hear real stories of recovery
✅ Challenge common myths about addiction
✅ Learn how to respond in supportive, compassionate ways
✅ Recognise and reduce stigma
✅ Explore how to create more recovery‑friendly environments — in workplaces, services, education and communities

Each year, hundreds of people across the North East take part, including teams from universities, the NHS, local authorities, charities and community groups.

👥 Who is this training for?
Ideal for professionals, volunteers, students, employers, frontline staff — or anyone wanting to better support people in or seeking recovery.
No prior knowledge needed — just an open mind.

📅 Session Dates & Times:
🗓 29 May 2026 @ 1pm
🗓 19 June 2026 @ 1pm

📍 Location:
Recovery Connections, Leam Lane Library
129 Cotemede, Gateshead

🔔 Places are limited — sign up using the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/recovery-ally-training-gateshead-cpd-accredited-tickets-1984614427176?aff=oddtdtcreator

Address

47 Jackson Street
Gateshead
NE81EE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441915947821

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