Stephen Curley ~ Trustee
“I believe that everyone should have the chance to recover and to live their best life. I’m passionate about helping people and wanted to get involved in the project as I have lived experience and…
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Mick Allen ~ Trustee
“I am proud to be able to support and play a part in the First Step Recovery project as a trustee. I have been surrounded by the world of addiction in one way or another for the last 25 years or more. It can…
Natalie O’Gara ~ Volunteer
“When I finally admitted I had a problem I reached out and it was the best thing I ever did. Before that I’d felt so alone and couldn’t see a way out. The people and services who helped me not only saved my…
Hannah Marr ~ Volunteer
“My names Hannah and I’m an addict. These days I wear that badge with pride as I’m in recovery from the disease of addiction. I always thought it was impossible to get into recovery, no one I knew had it. That’s why…
Ethan Smart ~ Volunteer
“At the age of 20 I lost my family, my job, my friends, and my sanity because of drugs. I was fully convinced that my fate was sealed, and that I would succumb to addiction. 20 months later…
First Step Recovery Fundraiser
We at First Step Recovery are trying to raise as much money as possible to make our vision a reality! We are a drug and alcohol charity aiming to help people stop using substances…
Julie Woodfield ~ Trustee ~ Secretary
“Was supposed to be attached. I’m useless! Having lived with 2 addicts for many years until I found my own help I hadn’t realised what I needed to move on. I am passionate about helping anyone on…
Kate Salt ~ Trustee
“Recollecting difficulties experienced when seeking ‘help’ to grapple with an offending teenager who chose to experiment with drugs; I was more than happy to engage in the proposed project of an addiction hub as a trustee…
Reah Salt ~ Trustee
“The reason I became a trustee is both my parents were in active addiction for 20 years and living with them was a nightmare, they are now in recovery and life is brilliant! I believe that…
Emma Brown ~ Trustee
“I became a trustee at First Step Recovery because I have battled active addiction for over 20 years, I am now in recovery and I know what it is to suffer from the disease of addiction, I believe that…
Who We Are
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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