Spotlight on recovery in Essex

We all need to feel confident in our ability to access the resources to sustain ourselves and our families, achieve a comfortable home, create positive relationships, and feel a sense of purpose.

Whilst effective and accessible treatment services are vital, It is equally important to address the broader systemic barriers—such as stigma, restrictive policies, and social inequalities—that can hinder progress. Creating meaningful change requires a collaborative effort, where people with lived experience, practitioners, and advocates come together to share experiences and insights and drive forward improvements that benefit individuals, families, and broader society.

Recovery Stories

Learn more about the experiences of people affected by drugs, alcohol and stigma.

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Reports and Resources

At Phoenix, we help people affected by drug and alcohol use every step of the way. In order to do this to the best of our ability we provide expert information…

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Anti-Stigma, End Discrimination

Learn more about the stigma and discrimination against people affected by substance use and what you can do to fight it.

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Peer Mentoring and Volunteering in Essex

We recruit, train, and develop peer mentor volunteers to support and engage the people who use our services in Essex

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