BAC O'Connor Centres

19/09/2025

12 Week Creative Arts Course – Starting 29th September! ✨🎨

Looking to unlock your creativity and explore new skills? Join our fully funded Creative Arts Course, delivered in partnership with Burton and South Derbyshire College.

🗓 When:

Mondays: 10am – 2pm

Tuesdays: 10am – 2pm

Fridays: 1pm – 5pm

📍 Where: Burton and South Derbyshire College, Lichfield St, Burton-on-Trent DE14 3RL

✅ Free course (funded by the college)
✅ Open to anyone 18+
✅ Limited spaces – enrol by 22nd September

💬 For enrolment info, contact:
📧 Stephen.cunliffe@bacandoconnor.co.uk

📱 07522 897457 (text and we’ll call you back)

Don’t miss this chance to learn, create, and connect – secure your place today!

17/09/2025

As part of Recovery Month, CDAS and SRS brought people together in Stoke for a fantastic bowling event!

It was more than just strikes and spares – it was about connection, laughter, and creating memories as a community in recovery. The atmosphere was full of smiles, encouragement, and fun, reminding us that joy and togetherness are powerful parts of the journey.

💬 “I had such good fun, connecting with peers.”
💬 “A brilliant day out… connected with some new people.”

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and made the day so special. 💜

17/09/2025

On Friday 5th September, our Women’s Prehab Group in Standish, Wigan took a trip to the beautiful Ambleside in the Lake District 🌿.

It was a day of connection, reflection, and gratitude – surrounded by stunning scenery and the joy of being together. The group explored the theme of gratitude and shared how recovery has helped them appreciate the simple things in life 🙏.

Despite the rain at the start, the skies soon cleared, leaving us with bright moments, laughter, and even a cheeky stop for fish and chips! 🐟🍟✨

A truly uplifting day filled with nature, community, and hope. 🌈

16/09/2025

What an incredible weekend! 🌟

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for this year’s Recovery Walk 🙌. From staff, clients, families, and friends to our wider community of supporters – your presence made it a truly special day. 💜

Walking together in unity, we showed the world that recovery is real, recovery is possible, and recovery changes lives. The energy, the laughter, the music, and the powerful sense of togetherness will stay with us for a long time to come. 🎶✨

We are so proud of every single person who took part, walked tall, and shared in this celebration of hope and resilience. 💪💫

10/09/2025

World Su***de Prevention Day 💛

Today we pause to reflect, remember, and raise awareness.
Addiction and su***de are deeply connected: for many, the weight of stigma, isolation, and hopelessness can feel overwhelming. But recovery shows us that there is another way forward. 🌱

At BAC, we see every day that with the right support, people can rebuild their lives, rediscover hope, and find purpose again. No one should ever feel that they have to struggle alone.

This World Su***de Prevention Day, let’s stand together to break the silence, challenge stigma, and remind people that help and recovery are always possible. 💙

📞 If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out.
➡️ Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24/7)
➡️ Mind: 0300 123 3393

You are not alone. 💛

***dePreventionDay

04/09/2025

As part of National Recovery Month, we are delighted to announce that BAC will be joining the UK Recovery Walk 2025 in Wolverhampton on Saturday 13th September at 12:00pm.

This inspiring annual event brings together thousands of people from across the country to celebrate the power of recovery, challenge stigma, and shine a light on the strength, resilience, and hope within our communities.

We’re calling on all BAC graduates, staff, friends, and supporters to come and walk with us. It’s more than just a walk – it’s a day filled with connection, unity, and pride in what recovery means to us all. The event takes place at West Park, Wolverhampton, starting with the Recovery Walk itself and continuing with the vibrant Recovery Village from 1pm–5pm, featuring music, performances, workshops, and stalls from recovery-focused organisations across the UK.

🚍To make it easy to join, we’re running a coach from Burton and Stoke to Wolverhampton.
Seats can be booked by calling BAC Reception. To make sure we have space for everyone a £5 refundable deposit will secure your place and will be returned to you on the day of the walk.

Kevin Langan Programme Director of the BAC said:
"I would urge you all to make the effort and join us on The Recovery Walk in Wolverhampton. Recovery is about unity and we are all in this together – staff, clients, and families. I’ve been to several Recovery Walks in the past, and I can tell you it truly is a day to remember. When the march sets off, with trumpets, drums, and general happiness, everyone is buzzing to be part of such a grand gathering. We don’t walk far, maybe two miles, but the joy and gratitude along the way are incredible. Families bring their children and even their dogs, and the atmosphere is electric. This day is about showing the world that we DO and CAN recover. So come with us – walk tall, walk proud, and be part of something truly special."

✨How to get involved:
1. Call BAC Reception 01283 537280 to reserve your seat.
2. Pay your £5 refundable deposit by dropping off £5 to either BAC in Burton or SRS in Stoke.
3. Join us on the day and be part of this amazing celebration of recovery.
This is an opportunity to come together, reconnect with the recovery community, and show the world what is possible. Whether you’re celebrating your own recovery journey or supporting someone you love, your presence matters.

💙Let’s walk side by side, raise our voices, and continue building a future where recovery is recognised, supported, and celebrated everywhere.”

01/09/2025

September is Recovery Month – and we’re celebrating with a jam-packed programme of events and activities in Stoke, proudly delivered by Stoke Recovery Service - Stoke Community Drug and Alcohol Service and Stoke CDAS.

This month is all about shining a light on recovery, creating opportunities to come together, and showing that recovery is not only possible, but something to be proud of. 💜 Throughout the month, there will be a wide range of events designed to inspire, connect, and celebrate — from group activities and wellbeing sessions to community gatherings and creative workshops.

We want to encourage everyone to get involved, whether you’re on your own recovery journey, supporting a loved one, or simply want to learn more and stand with the recovery community. Every event is a chance to share experiences, build connections, and highlight the incredible strength and resilience within our communities. 🙌

✨ Take part in as much as you can — every moment counts. To join in, please get in touch with a member of staff who will be happy to help you book onto events and answer any questions.

💬 Together, let’s make Recovery Month in Stoke one to remember — full of hope, community spirit, and positive change.

01/09/2025

💜 Today is International Overdose Awareness Day 💜

We’re taking time to remember those we’ve lost to overdose, and to think of the families, friends, and communities who carry that loss every day.

Overdose can be prevented. By raising awareness, challenging stigma, and supporting people affected by drug and alcohol use, we can help save lives.

We’re proud to keep working alongside Stoke CDAS, BAC O'Connor Centres, and WithYou to make sure no one faces these challenges alone.

Find out more about our partnership 👇
🔗 https://www.brighter-futures.org.uk/news/oad/

01/09/2025

September is Recovery Month – a time to celebrate the incredible strength, resilience, and hope of those on their recovery journey.

At the BAC , we believe recovery is possible for everyone. This month, we stand together with our clients, families, staff, and wider communities to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and shine a light on the life-changing power of recovery.

Recovery is not just about overcoming challenges – it’s about rediscovering purpose, rebuilding connections, and creating a future filled with possibility.

👉 Join us in celebrating recovery this September – share your stories, show your support, and let’s continue building a community where recovery is recognised, respected, and embraced.

29/08/2025

29/08/2025

As we move towards International Overdose Awareness Day this Sunday, we’re standing with Stoke CDAS, BAC O'Connor Centres, and WithYou to raise awareness and help prevent overdose💜

Brighter Futures and CDAS are working side by side to:
✔️ Support people facing addiction and homelessness
✔️ Facilitate safe needle exchange services and recovery clinics
✔️ Train staff in naloxone to respond to overdoses
✔️ Build trust, reduce stigma, and offer hope

Every life lost to overdose is one too many. By working in partnership, we can break down barriers, reduce harm, and make sure no one has to face these challenges alone.

Read more about our partnership here 👇
🔗 https://www.brighter-futures.org.uk/news/oad/