STAR Housing

STAR Housing STAR Housing is an independent non profit charity to support adults with addiction & alcoholism on their journey into recovery. Charity no:1201684

29/04/2026

Today the clients were invited to express themselves using mixed media and negative space. ✨
They used coloured chalk, paint pigment powders, watercolours, paint markers and gems.🙌
The clients created negative space using masking tape and paper shapes to form silhouettes. These empty spaces help to highlight and define the colourful, abstract and vibrant patterns produced.🫶
The clients chose colours, shapes and subject matter to express themselves in the moment.The group produced unique and individual pieces, some exploding with colour and energy and others more subdued and reflective.
Mixed media artwork enables the clients to share some of their inner world with others, to release feelings and thoughts through imagery and symbolism and to let go and be present in the moment.

Music wellbeing today at the day program was something special. Everyone got involved and shared songs that hold meaning...
29/04/2026

Music wellbeing today at the day program was something special. Everyone got involved and shared songs that hold meaning for them. Every choice was different, each one reflecting personal memories, emotions and stories.❤️‍🩹

Such a beautiful morning filled with connection, positivity and shared moments. We are grateful to be part of experiences like this 🙏✨

Can you contribute to saving lives ? Are you in a position to give back with a monthly donation to STAR Housing ? 💥 ever...
27/04/2026

Can you contribute to saving lives ? Are you in a position to give back with a monthly donation to STAR Housing ? 💥 every penny counts no matter how small 🙌⭐️
Please head to our website 💥🙌⭐️
www.starhousinguk.com
⭐️Monthly donations are crucial for supporting recovery-based, abstinence living because they provide consistent, reliable funding that ensures clients have access to stable housing and essential support services.
⭐️This steady stream of resources allows programs to plan ahead, offer continuous care, and respond quickly to individual needs.
⭐️With ongoing donations, clients are more likely to experience long-term success, knowing they have a dependable foundation as they rebuild their lives.

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22/04/2026

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Today the clients experimented with ‘Gelli Printing’. Gelli printing uses a wobbly, gel like plate to create mono-prints...
15/04/2026

Today the clients experimented with ‘Gelli Printing’. Gelli printing uses a wobbly, gel like plate to create mono-prints. 🖼️ 🎨
The clients were invited to use different organic and manmade objects such as rope, test tubes, plastic stencils, rubber stamps and fresh leaves which they pressed into the gelli plates to leave imprints.
They used firm printing rollers an colourful acrylic paint to create bold, interesting patterns, shapes and textures.
Gelli- printing focuses on the process rather than the final product of art making and encourages the clients to get experimental and playful. It is a wonderful tactile activity and the clients made some vibrant, gorgeous and fabulously textured prints. This style of art making encourages letting go of control and perfectionism, encouraging self compassion and exploratory play!

We’ve had such a fantastic morning baking with one of our clients taking the lead👩‍🍳🍰Moments like these are what it’s al...
15/04/2026

We’ve had such a fantastic morning baking with one of our clients taking the lead👩‍🍳🍰

Moments like these are what it’s all about, building confidence, learning new skills and enjoying the simple things together. There was plenty of laughter, great teamwork and of course… some delicious results at the end!

Proud of the progress and positivity shown today 💙

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12/04/2026

We are hiring, see details below ✨️

Easter Blessings from Star Housing ✨🌼Wishing all our residents, staff and community a peaceful and hopeful Easter. May t...
05/04/2026

Easter Blessings from Star Housing ✨🌼

Wishing all our residents, staff and community a peaceful and hopeful Easter. May this season of renewal bring fresh beginnings and brighter days ahead for everyone.

At Star Housing, we’re grateful to be part of a community built on support, compassion and growth. Whether you’re spending today with loved ones or taking time for yourself, we hope it’s filled with warmth and positivity.

Happy Easter to you all 💛🐣

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉 PLEASE SHARE The Recovery Festival is BACK!!They have got so much amazing stuff lined up this year- y...
03/04/2026

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉 PLEASE SHARE

The Recovery Festival is BACK!!

They have got so much amazing stuff lined up this year- you do NOT want to miss it.

✨ A full day of connection, celebration, and recovery
✨ Something for everyone
✨ Good vibes all around

🎟️ FREE Event (Donations welcome)

Bring your friends, spread the word and come be part of something special 💙

Yesterday’s Pottery was one of those days that reminds you why community matters. ☀️We had such a positive, sunny group,...
03/04/2026

Yesterday’s Pottery was one of those days that reminds you why community matters. ☀️

We had such a positive, sunny group, everyone showed up with open hearts and an energy that lifted the whole space. This pottery session was something special. There’s something powerful about sitting together and creating without pressure.

Pottery gives us a chance to slow down and let go. As you shape the clay, you naturally release tension both physically and emotionally. It’s not about perfection, it’s about presence. The clay doesn’t judge, it simply responds and in that process, we learn to soften, to accept and to allow things to unfold as they are.

Moments like these remind us that healing doesn’t always come through words, sometimes it comes through creating, connecting and simply being.

We are Grateful for every single person who brought their light yesterday . 💛

This week the clients were invited to explore the magic of tie-dye. Tie dye is an energising, uplifting and colourful ac...
02/04/2026

This week the clients were invited to explore the magic of tie-dye. Tie dye is an energising, uplifting and colourful activity that engages the senses. The clients begin by tightly wrapping elastic bands around damp, cotton socks and pillow cases until they are left with a jellyfish type form. They then pour and squeeze warm bottles of dye over the fabric to create colourful patterns. These are then left to soak for 48 hours before the bands are removed and wonderful patterns are revealed.
This is a joyful session that allows clients to connect to a playful and peaceful part of themselves through colourful exploration and community connection.

01/04/2026

Yesterday we looked at step 7 and explored the concept of letting go.

We brought this to life in a simple, powerful way… writing our defects / old behaviours onto balloons, blowing them up and releasing them. Watching them drift away felt like loosening the grip on things we’ve carried for a long time 🎈

We also spent time getting curious about those old behaviours… what they look like, what triggers them, the physical feelings that come with them and who we would like to be instead. Most importantly, we explored what we might need and how to ask for it.

We practised this through a creative exercise: drawing a picture using only one colour, then drawing it again, this time asking for what we needed. Such a simple task, but it opened up something deeper about communication, need, humility and permission.

Clients engaged beautifully throughout. There was real reflection on humility, what it means to ask, to not have all the answers and to let ourselves be supported.

And then came what might be the most challenging task of the whole 12-week course…
Each person wrote down five things that could be seen as character assets and shared them proudly with the group.

Not always easy. But incredibly powerful.

Letting go… and also learning to hold onto the good 🌱

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