We are a Lived Experience Recovery Organisation, here for anyone in the North East of England who has experienced drug or alcohol problems, and who wants things to be better. Originally Hope North East, we were founded in 2008 by members of the local recovery community. In addition to having a presence in Middlesbrough, we also have teams in Gateshead and Stockton, working as part of Gateshead Rec
overy Partnership and Stockton Recovery Service respectively. We offer a range of opportunities that can help build recovery capital and achieve lasting positive change. We focus on individual strengths and have a ‘do with’ rather than a ‘do for’ approach to support. We believe in and support all pathways of recovery. Raising the profile of recovery and challenging stigma is a key aim of everything we do. We endeavor to network and speak to organisations, groups and communities about recovery wherever possible. Our goal is to support as many people as possible into recovery, in the areas we currently work within and more in the future. Our mission: We are led by the people we support. Through a culture of recovery we coach, nurture, train, educate, inspire and empower individuals and communities to achieve their full potential. Our vision: Our vision is for people to achieve their full potential and to live their best life free from stigma and discrimination. Our values: Power to change, Heart, Humility, Hope, Authenticity and Unity. Find out more about our mission, vision and values: https://www.recoveryconnections.org.uk/about-us/vision-mission-values/
In late 2019 we took over Middlesbrough based eatery, The Fork In The Road marking the beginning of our group of companies offering social enterprise opportunities; there are now four businesses within Recovery Connections Enterprises: The Fork in the Road, Bloom Florists, The Fork in the Road – Stage One and 131 The Venue. The social enterprise businesses, in addition to offering services to the public, also run a volunteer, training and work experience programme open to people across the Tees Valley who need support back into the world of work.
