Jamie Bates ~ Volunteer
“My name is Jamie and I’m an addict. I originally came to First Step Recovery because I was struggling with addiction and now staying clean thanks to the help of First Step Recovery! I’ve now managed…
Hi, Mark Ransome here!
I am one of the Developers, Administrators and Moderators for this website.
I am in recovery myself and love helping out others and giving back, it makes me feel part of something!
If you wish to, you can contact me here: mark@firststeprecovery.org.uk
Thank you First Step Recovery!
Mark 😎
“My name is Jamie and I’m an addict. I originally came to First Step Recovery because I was struggling with addiction and now staying clean thanks to the help of First Step Recovery! I’ve now managed…
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First Step Recovery is led and supported by people who have survived active addiction and are living in recovery. We can recover together! Our drive for helping others find recovery is our primary purpose. We are the change that shows others…
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