Ara Recovery For All

Ara Recovery For All Supporting individuals and families across Wales and South West England affected by gambling harms and substance use. We're here to help. www.recovery4all.co.uk

(Registered Charity no. 1002224)

🛶 Watersports is back!We kicked off our first session of 2026 last week with paddle boarding, kayaking and a relaxing bo...
08/05/2026

🛶 Watersports is back!

We kicked off our first session of 2026 last week with paddle boarding, kayaking and a relaxing boat tour along the harbourside, complete with fascinating historical facts about the harbour itself.

We even spotted the famous harbour crocodile and went fishing for rubbish along the way!
It was a brilliant opportunity for our community to try something different, connect with others and put their recovery into action, all in the glorious sunshine.

The good news? Watersports will be running every two months across the summer, so there's plenty more to look forward to.

📅 Upcoming dates:

25th June
27th August
1st October

Interested in joining us? Please contact Hattie at HattieStacey@recovery4all.co.uk to register your interest.

We’ll be at The Mental Health & Wellbeing Wales Show on Friday 15 May at Cardiff City Stadium!It’s Mental Health Awarene...
06/05/2026

We’ll be at The Mental Health & Wellbeing Wales Show on Friday 15 May at Cardiff City Stadium!

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme is Take Action. Come and say hello at Stand 39 and find out about the free and confidential support Ara provides for anyone affected by gambling harms across Wales and the South West.

We’ll also be running a workshop, Gambling Harms in Wales, at 2:30pm. Come along to hear about the new Gambling Levy and what it means for services in Wales.

Book your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-mental-health-and-wellbeing-show-2026-tickets-1369821405699

It's National Walking Month - and a great reminder that movement helps mental health.At Ara, we know that recovery isn't...
01/05/2026

It's National Walking Month - and a great reminder that movement helps mental health.

At Ara, we know that recovery isn't just about stopping harmful behaviours - it's about building a life that supports your wellbeing. That's why we work with Fellowship Fitness, their programme includes walks, outdoor activities and sports as part of recovery.

Based in Bristol, Fellowship Fitness offers a supportive community where you can get active, connect with others, and have fun - all in a recovery-friendly environment.

👉 Want to find out more? Get in touch: info@recovery4all.co.uk

👉 Contact us: https://www.recovery4all.co.uk/gambling-harms-treatment-contact-us/

The stats say around 30% of 11 to 17-year-olds have gambled with their own money in the last year.When Hannah Gunn asks ...
29/04/2026

The stats say around 30% of 11 to 17-year-olds have gambled with their own money in the last year.
When Hannah Gunn asks the same question in a classroom, it is often 60 to 80% of hands going up.
That gap is hard to ignore.

Hannah is our North Wales Education and Prevention Lead, and over the past year she has delivered sessions to more than 5,000 young people and 1,000 youth professionals, in both Welsh and English.
In her latest blog, she shares what it is really like inside the classroom. The energy of six back-to-back lessons with 250 Year 7s. The influencers that make her pause as a parent. And why gambling for young people today looks less like betting shops and more like loot boxes, mystery packs, in-game purchases, and "free" apps designed to keep them engaged.

We are also proud to share that Hannah has been chosen to deliver a workshop at the National Education Show in Llandudno on Friday 12 June 2026.

Read the full blog: https://www.recovery4all.co.uk/being-ahead-of-the-game-what-its-like-to-be-an-education-and-prevention-lead/

To find out more about our Ahead of the Game youth work, visit www.AraEducate.co.uk or email Youth@recovery4all.co.uk

One of our fantastic partner organisations, SGS College, is offering a free Level 1 accredited course, for people in rec...
22/04/2026

One of our fantastic partner organisations, SGS College, is offering a free Level 1 accredited course, for people in recovery from substance use, looking to build confidence, develop new skills, and take a positive step forward. ✨

💬 Interpersonal Skills
📅 Starting 7th May
⏰ 6-week course

This course focuses on essential skills for everyday life, education, and work – including communication, active listening, boundaries, empathy, respectful conversations, and understanding confidentiality. It’s a great opportunity to grow in confidence, gain practical skills, and achieve a recognised qualification.

If you’ve been thinking about doing something for yourself, this could be the perfect place to start. 🌱

Please complete the form below to apply.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=1v2NW4ONVUegOTJwddtRXG5mwdpze1lBtJMhxd9cNh1UQUlQMU81QUZQWUhHVTFIVFFZVThDNTZFVy4u

Mae'r gwanwyn yn dymor o dwf a dechrau newydd - a gall fod yn amser pwerus i feddwl am newid.Os ydych chi wedi bod yn me...
20/04/2026

Mae'r gwanwyn yn dymor o dwf a dechrau newydd - a gall fod yn amser pwerus i feddwl am newid.

Os ydych chi wedi bod yn meddwl am eich perthynas â gamblo, alcohol neu gyffuriau, does dim rhaid i chi fod ar eich pwynt isaf i estyn allan. Nid oes rhaid i chi gael yr holl atebion. Mae'n rhaid i chi fod yn barod i gymryd y cam cyntaf.

Yn Ara, rydym ni’n cynnig cymorth cyfrinachol rhad ac am ddim ym mha bynnag gam rydych chi.

P'un a ydych chi newydd ddechrau meddwl am bethau neu eich bod chi'n barod i wneud newid, rydyn ni yma - dim barn, dim pwysau.

Mae adferiad yn bosibl, ac nid oes rhaid i chi ei wneud ar eich pen eich hun.

📞 Ffoniwch ni ar 0330 1340 286 neu ewch i recovery4all.co.uk

👉 Trefnwch apwyntiad: https://www.recovery4all.co.uk/make-a-referral/ -an-appointment



Spring is a season of growth and new beginnings - and it can be a powerful time to think about change.

If you've been thinking about your relationship with gambling, alcohol or drugs, you don't have to be at your lowest point to reach out. You don't have to have all the answers. You just have to be ready to take the first step.

At Ara, we offer free, confidential support at whatever stage you're at. Whether you're just starting to think about things or you're ready to make a change, we're here - no judgement, no pressure.

Recovery is possible, and you don't have to do it alone.

📞 Call us on 0330 1340 286 or visit recovery4all.co.uk

👉 Book an appointment: https://www.recovery4all.co.uk/make-a-referral/ -an-appointment

We are proud to have been part of this moment 💚Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick and Assistant Chief Of...
14/04/2026

We are proud to have been part of this moment 💚

Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick and Assistant Chief Officer Jo Mosley have signed a Workplace Charter to reduce gambling harms — making Dorset the first police force and OPCC in the South West to do so.

A huge step towards ensuring support is available not just in the community, but within organisations too. This is the kind of partnership that makes a real difference.

Ara's Peer Academy – Join Our Growing Team of Peer MentorsOur first cohort of Peer Mentors are already making a real dif...
13/04/2026

Ara's Peer Academy – Join Our Growing Team of Peer Mentors

Our first cohort of Peer Mentors are already making a real difference in their communities, and now we're looking for more people with lived experience to join them.

If you're in recovery from substance use or homelessness and want to use your journey to inspire others, gain new skills and build a brighter future, our Peer Academy could be your next step.

👥 What is the Peer Academy?

The Peer Academy is a structured training and volunteering programme that equips people with lived experience to become Peer Mentors. As a Peer Mentor, you'll provide emotional, social and practical support to people in the early stages of recovery. Mentors aren't counsellors or clinicians. They're role models, guides and companions. By sharing recovery tools, building confidence and reducing isolation, Peer Mentors play a vital role in helping others move forward.

🎓 Training & Support
Every Peer Mentor starts with Phase 1 Core Training (around 6 weeks, 2 half days), covering:

- Safeguarding
- Boundaries
- Group work skills
- Self-care and wellbeing

Mentors can then progress to Phase 2, with opportunities to gain accredited qualifications, apprenticeships and employment support.

✨ Why Join? Becoming a Peer Mentor is about more than giving back. It's also about personal growth. Volunteers gain:

- Confidence and a stronger sense of purpose
- New skills and training opportunities
- A chance to connect with a supportive community
- Experience to boost your CV or explore careers in recovery services

🧡 Who Can Volunteer? This role is open to anyone with lived experience of recovery from substance use who:

- Has been abstinent for at least 6 months
- Feels they are in a stable place in their own recovery
- Is ready to support people in the early stages of recovery

Be the Hope You Once Needed.

If you're ready to inspire others with your story and take the next step in your own journey, apply online before 8 May 2025.

👉 Complete your application here: https://www.recovery4all.co.uk/peer-mentor-volunteer/
📧 Email: recruitment@recovery4all.co.uk
📞 Call: 07852 657850

🌸 Women’s History Month Drop-In – Thank You! 🌸We had such a lovely day at our Women’s History Month drop-in event 💛It wa...
10/04/2026

🌸 Women’s History Month Drop-In – Thank You! 🌸

We had such a lovely day at our Women’s History Month drop-in event 💛

It was amazing to see women come together in a safe, welcoming space – connecting, chatting, getting creative, and taking time for themselves. From arts and crafts and affirmation trees to wellbeing activities, free treatments, live music and plenty of food, there was such a warm and supportive atmosphere throughout the day.

A huge thank you to all the incredible partner organisations who joined us and helped make the event so special – and to everyone who donated clothes, toiletries, and their time to support the day.

The Beauty Of Caring CIC The Nelson Trust One25 Charity Missing Link Housing SARSASupport Nico's Kitchen Jessie Grace World Beloved Charity Bristol Page

Most importantly, thank you to all the women who came along 💛

We’re so proud to be part of a community that lifts each other up ✨

🚨 Cyfle olaf — gweithdai olaf 'Blaen y Gêm' y mis hwn!Dyma'ch cyfle olaf i ymuno â gweithdai diogelu ar-lein rhad ac am ...
08/04/2026

🚨 Cyfle olaf — gweithdai olaf 'Blaen y Gêm' y mis hwn!

Dyma'ch cyfle olaf i ymuno â gweithdai diogelu ar-lein rhad ac am ddim Ara cyn i'r gyfres ddod i ben. Os ydych chi'n rhiant, yn ofalwr, neu'n weithiwr proffesiynol gyda phobl ifanc, mae'r sesiynau hyn wir yn werth eich amser — a gan mai awr yn unig ydyn nhw, does dim byd i'w golli.

Byddwch yn gadael gyda darlun cliriach o'r risgiau digidol sy'n wynebu pobl ifanc heddiw, a'r hyder i siarad amdanynt, gweithredu arnynt, a gwneud gwahaniaeth go iawn.

Mae'r sesiynau hyn ar gael yn Gymraeg. Chwilio am sesiwn Saesneg? Gweler isod am yr holl ddyddiadau sydd ar gael.

📅 Dyddiadau olaf:
Dydd Gwener 17 Ebrill – 12:30pm (Rhiant ac Ofalwyr)

👉 Dyma'r un olaf — cadwch eich lle rhad ac am ddim nawr:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ara-recovery-for-all-108184953461

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🚨 Last chance — final Ahead of the Game workshops this month!

This is your final opportunity to join Ara's free online safeguarding workshops before the series ends. If you're a parent, carer, or youth professional, these sessions are genuinely worth your time — and at just one hour, there's really nothing to lose.

You'll leave with a clearer picture of the digital risks facing young people today, and the confidence to talk about them, act on them, and make a real difference.

📅 Final dates:
Friday 17 April – 9:30am (Parents & Carers)
Friday 17 April – 11:00am (Youth Professionals)

👉 This is the last one — book your free place now:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ara-recovery-for-all-108184953461

April is Stress Awareness Month - and a good time to think about the link between stress and addiction.Many people turn ...
01/04/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month - and a good time to think about the link between stress and addiction.

Many people turn to gambling, alcohol or drugs as a way to cope with stress. It might feel like a relief in the moment, but over time it can create new pressures and make things harder.

If you're finding it difficult to manage, you're not alone - and support is available.

📞 Call us on 0330 1340 286 or visit recovery4all.co.uk

👉 Find out more about our services: https://www.recovery4all.co.uk/gambling-harms-services/



Mae Ebrill yn Fis Ymwybyddiaeth Straen - ac yn amser da i feddwl am y cysylltiad rhwng straen a dibyniaeth.

Mae llawer o bobl yn troi at gamblo, alcohol neu gyffuriau fel ffordd o ymdopi â straen. Efallai ei fod yn teimlo fel rhyddhad yn y foment, ond dros amser gall greu pwysau newydd a gwneud pethau'n anoddach.

Os ydych chi'n ei chael hi'n anodd ei reoli, dydych chi ddim ar eich pen eich hun - ac mae cymorth ar gael.

📞 Ffoniwch ni ar 0330 1340 286 neu ewch i recovery4all.co.uk

👉 Darganfyddwch fwy am ein gwasanaethau: https://www.recovery4all.co.uk/gambling-harms-services/

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