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

Yesterday at the day program, our clients got creative with glazing and the results were amazing šŸŽØFrom bold colours to i...
20/03/2026

Yesterday at the day program, our clients got creative with glazing and the results were amazing šŸŽØ

From bold colours to intricate designs, everyone had the chance to express themselves and try something new. Activities like this aren’t just about art they build confidence, encourage mindfulness and create a real sense of achievement.

Proud of everyone who took part šŸ‘

There’s nothing quite like stepping outside, breathing in fresh air and soaking up the sunshine, it’s a natural boost of...
19/03/2026

There’s nothing quite like stepping outside, breathing in fresh air and soaking up the sunshine, it’s a natural boost of energy and vitamin D. ā˜€ļø

This morning, the clients at the Day Program enjoyed a beautiful 5K by walk. Surrounded by nature, the rhythm of a busy city and everything in between, it was a chance to slow down and take it all in.

Moments like these create space for connection, reflection and letting go even if just for a little while. ā˜€ļø

Today the clients were invited to make ā€˜Ojos de Dios’ or ā€˜God’s Eye’s’ in the wonderful sunshine ā˜€ļø This weaving based c...
18/03/2026

Today the clients were invited to make ā€˜Ojos de Dios’ or ā€˜God’s Eye’s’ in the wonderful sunshine ā˜€ļø
This weaving based craft originates from Mexico and symbolises protection and care.
The clients chose colourful and tactile yarn to express themselves and used repetitive weaving actions to create beautiful and intricate designs.
Due to the sunny weather we were able to have the session on the grass outside which provided a calming and grounding environment.
The repetitive and tactile nature of the sticks and yarn invites the client back into their body and can provide a distraction from anxious thoughts. It provides a low pressure environment for socialising and building community. It can also provide an opportunity to try something new, outside of their comfort zone and challenge them to ask for help.
The process of weaving could be symbolic of perseverance and having faith, that ā€˜the next right thing’ can result in a beautiful and harmonious outcome.

Today we looked at more step 4 - practiced writing inventory and then step 5 - showing our whole selves šŸ’„We considered p...
17/03/2026

Today we looked at more step 4 - practiced writing inventory and then step 5 - showing our whole selves šŸ’„

We considered public self, private self and secret self - GREAT participation from the group.

The second half of session we considered Integrity , the principle of becoming whole.
We used jigsaws to demonstrate the difference between only showing 1 part of us versus the whole beautiful picture…. 🧩

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Happy Mother’s Day to the women who are choosing recovery & the ones who keep trying ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹A lot of pain can come with thi...
15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to the women who are choosing recovery & the ones who keep trying ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹

A lot of pain can come with this journey, especially the heartbreak of losing children through addiction or having special circumstances in place. Please know this, by turning your life around, you are making them proud. it’s never easy when children are involved and sometimes things don’t make sense or feel unfair when you are trying so hard.

We cannot change the past, but we can change our future. ā¤ļø

Hang on in there ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹

Safety is a core principle in STAR housing because it creates the foundation that allows clients to stabilise, recover a...
13/03/2026

Safety is a core principle in STAR housing because it creates the foundation that allows clients to stabilise, recover and rebuild their lives. In environments like STAR Housing, supporting people recovering from addiction, homelessness or crisis, safety affects both physical wellbeing and psychological stability.

šŸ’œ Clients need a living environment where they are protected from harm.
šŸ’œ Physical safety ensures residents can live without fear of injury, conflict, or unsafe living conditions.
šŸ’œ Recovery and personal growth require people to feel emotionally secure.
šŸ’œ For individuals coming from chaotic or unsafe backgrounds, psychological safety is often the first step toward healing.
šŸ’œ Without safety, people remain in crisis mode, which makes long-term progress difficult.
šŸ’œ Structure and safety together create a place where people can rebuild confidence and independence.

We ensure that clients live in an environment where they are protected, respected and able to focus on recovery and building a stable future.

March is widely recognised as Self-Harm Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of self-injury, it...
12/03/2026

March is widely recognised as Self-Harm Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of self-injury, its causes and how people can access support.

The campaign aims to:
🧔Reduce stigma around self-injury and mental health struggles.
🧔Encourage open conversations about coping, distress and emotional pain.
🧔Promote support resources for people who self-harm.
🧔Educate communities (schools, healthcare, families, recovery services).

Self-harm refers to deliberately hurting oneself as a way of coping with emotional distress. It is often linked with:
🧔Trauma or unresolved emotional pain
🧔Depression or anxiety
🧔Difficulty expressing emotions
🧔Feelings of numbness or overwhelm
🧔Attempts to regulate intense feelings

Importantly, self-harm is usually about coping rather than wanting to die, though it can increase su***de risk if support isn’t available.

Helpful approaches include:
🧔Listening without judgement
🧔Avoiding shame or punishment
🧔Encouraging professional support
🧔Helping them find alternative coping strategies
🧔Checking in regularly and showing care

Support Organisations

In the UK, support can be found through organisations like:
🧔Samaritans
🧔Self‑Injury Support
🧔Mind

They provide helplines, information and support for people who self-harm or those supporting them.

🚨 If anyone you know is in immediate danger or at risk of serious harm, please call 999 or go to your nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) department.

If you or someone you know needs to talk, support is available:
🧔Samaritans – Call 116 123 (24 hours)
🧔Shout – Text SHOUT to 85258
🧔NHS – Call 111 for urgent mental health advice








Today’s Star Day Program pottery session was next-level! We crafted slab-built mugs and oh boy, we did it step-by-step a...
12/03/2026

Today’s Star Day Program pottery session was next-level! We crafted slab-built mugs and oh boy, we did it step-by-step as a TEAM. šŸ’„
The whole group stuck together, no lone rangers today! With a little help from our Volunteer , the slab-building royalty of Bristol and Sam as our cheerleader, even the quieter folks unleashed some astonishing talent.

We even broke into song with ā€œLean on Meā€ and donned matching blue T-shirts for that extra dash of camaraderie. The atmosphere? Simply brilliant.
Cheers to us and our fabulous mugs!

As STAR Housing approaches its second year of operation, the current client statistics reflect strong and encouraging ou...
12/03/2026

As STAR Housing approaches its second year of operation, the current client statistics reflect strong and encouraging outcomes for individuals engaging with the service. In a relatively short period of time, STAR Housing has supported residents to build meaningful foundations for long-term recovery and personal development.

Current data shows that 66.7% of residents have achieved six months or more of sobriety, demonstrating the effectiveness of a structured, supportive recovery environment. In addition, 38.9% of residents have sustained sobriety for over one year, highlighting the service’s ability to support individuals beyond early recovery and into longer-term stability.

Recovery at STAR Housing extends beyond abstinence alone. 77.8% of residents are actively engaging in education, courses, or volunteering, showing strong progress in rebuilding purpose, skills and community connection. These activities play a key role in developing long-term recovery capital and supporting reintegration into wider society.

Importantly, 88.9% of residents have shown an increase in recovery capital within their first three months, indicating significant improvements in areas such as wellbeing, stability, confidence and support networks. This reflects the trauma-informed and person-centred approach embedded within the STAR Housing model.

While the service currently supports a small cohort of 18 clients, the outcomes demonstrate a positive and meaningful impact on the lives of those accessing it. As STAR Housing approaches its two-year milestone, these results provide a strong foundation for continued growth, development and support for individuals seeking sustainable recovery. šŸ’„šŸ§”

Yesterday we looked at Step 4 — simplified:😔 Who is annoying me😧 What am I worried aboutšŸŒ How do I show up in the world ...
11/03/2026

Yesterday we looked at Step 4 — simplified:

😔 Who is annoying me
😧 What am I worried about
šŸŒ How do I show up in the world as a woman / man / person
šŸ˜ What am I doing that I shouldn’t be

The group really embraced the moment when I asked:
ā€œAre we ready to look at this from an entirely different angle?ā€

From there we began exploring the instincts of self, how they can become overactive and how that can shape our reactions, resentments and fears.

Instead of only looking outward, we started to gently turn the lens inward, considering our own patterns, shortcomings, old behaviours and defects of character.

It’s a big topic for one session, so we’ll come back to it next week and keep unpacking it together.

Also some lovely Jaffa Cakes to be kind to ourself whilst looking inwards ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹

A huge congratulations to Johnny for 1 year clean and sober today! šŸ„³āœØšŸ™ŒJohnny, you are incredible. Your journey hasn’t be...
11/03/2026

A huge congratulations to Johnny for 1 year clean and sober today! šŸ„³āœØšŸ™Œ

Johnny, you are incredible. Your journey hasn’t been straightforward, but the growth we’ve seen in you has been phenomenal. You never gave up and you kept showing up, kept trying and kept moving forward even when it was hard.

We’re all so proud of you and everything you’ve achieved this past year. This is just the beginning. Keep going & don’t give hp šŸ’„āœØšŸ™Œ

10/03/2026

This morning at our session in the Day Program, we learned keyword signs to Bill Withers’ Lean on Me (a brilliant recovery anthem). šŸŽ¶

Using sign while singing engages different parts of the brain at the same time – language, movement and visual memory – which helps people focus, remember the words and experience the message in a deeper way.

It was also a lovely way to practise the principle of COURAGE. Everyone tried something new and then shared a little performance together. Some people signed confidently, others sang quietly, but everyone took part.

A simple, powerful reminder that none of us has to do this alone. šŸ’›

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