York In Recovery CIC

20/06/2026

18/06/2026

14/06/2026

How good is this. A local employer supporting a local community group.

City of York Council Public Health is supporting the work to gain Inclusive Recovery City status.
College of Lived Experience Organisations
CGL York
Emerging Futures CIC

Shout out to the Hilton Hotel for being part of the team behind the scenes. 👏

Every week, they let us fill up our hot water flasks before we head out on outreach. Thanks to them we are able to serve up hot drinks and snacks, including the all-important pot noodles, to people who need them.

So, a big thank you to the Hilton team for helping us keep the kettle on and the outreach moving. We really appreciate your ongoing support.

14/06/2026

Whispers From The Heart - Book UPDATE

The book has now sparked interest among 58 women across the UK and beyond, from the North of England, North Wales, Scotland, and the Midlands, right through to Ireland, Sweden, and the United States. A broad reach, showing just how many women feel connected to this project and its ambition to create something unique for women in recovery and for those still sitting on the fence.

58 women. 7 regions. 3 countries. 1 shared purpose.

To create a book for women in recovery, by women in recovery, blending Dr Mulka Nisic's research with 365 lived-experience testimonies to inspire, reassure, and reach women across the globe.

But we’re still looking for more women to join us.

Our third online Zoom session is this Thursday, 6 pm–8 pm (UK time). If you haven’t registered your interest yet, or if you know someone who might want to find out how they can get involved, please direct them to the website https://haveawordwithyourself.co.uk/whispers-from-the-heart/

14/06/2026

Your Sunday Self-Care Reminder
Have you ever noticed how difficult it can be to feel grateful when life feels hard?

When we're carrying stress, grief, worry, or the impact of someone else's addiction, gratitude can sometimes feel out of reach.

But gratitude isn't about pretending everything is okay. It's about gently asking:

What else is true?

Alongside the struggle, what is supporting you today?

Read this week's Sunday Self-Care Reminder: Gratitude Doesn't Mean Ignoring What's Hard
https://www.blossome.support/2026/06/14/gratitude-doesnt-mean-ignoring-whats-hard/

12/06/2026

12/06/2026

We’ve got teams out in York city centre tonight and tomorrow night!
If you spot us in our bright orange high vis jackets, feel free to say hello (as long as we’re not already helping someone). We’re always happy to share what we do and offer support where it’s needed.
Street Angels are volunteers who head into York’s nightlife to offer care, compassion, and practical support to anyone who needs it.
We’re a calm, friendly presence on the streets. When someone is vulnerable or alone, we step in. Whether that’s helping them get home safely, giving directions, or staying with them until they’re sober or well enough to get a taxi.
We’re also well known for our flip flops and water bottles… no matter the weather!

11/06/2026

A busy Friday tomorrow. Recovery Pool runs from 12PM and an Aspire graduation is happening too from 01:30PM.
Call in, say hello. 🙂

09/06/2026

As the post says. It takes more than a damp day to prevent recovery folk celebrating.
A great afternoon was had curtesy of CGL York for the garden.
The bake sale raised £79.50 for our Dragon Boat Race team
A big shoutout to the Butchers Guild of York and Wilsons Of York & Voakes Pies for the generous donation to the event.

College of Lived Experience Organisations
Emerging Futures CIC
Reawakening North Yorkshire CIC
York Carers Centre