ARC Addictions Recovery Cafe

26/11/2025

Your voice can help shape the future of social care in Scotland 💜

This December, we’re bringing people together for two online conversations to share experiences and help influence upcoming improvements to social care. Sessions will be supported by our Policy & Research Officer, Marianna.

Social Care Complaints (Thursday 4th Dec, 3–5pm)
Sign up: https://www.sfad.org.uk/social-care-complaints-co-design

Health & Social Care Standards (Wednesday 10th Dec, 3–5pm)
Sign up: https://www.sfad.org.uk/health-and-social-care-standards-co-design

If you have any questions, you can reach Marianna at Marianna@sfad.org.uk

26/11/2025

If you know, you know!
Feel free to share and come along..with or without a yellow sticker item.

26/11/2025

❄️Another cold one so why not pop in for some of our warming offerings? 🥣🥪🍰🫖☕️

Our Volunteers and Trustees are busy preparing lovely hot soup, sandwiches and cakes for you all today (Wed) 10-3 💫

We also have Liz and Carol from Bute Advice with us to help you with any issues such as finances, grants, housing, welfare etc to navigate the systems.

And as always a warm smile and hug (optional lol 😆) awaits.🫂

Connection is one of the first steps into recovery. We know it's hard to walk through that door. No therapy, no pressure, no expectations, just meeting you where you are now with no judgement or stigma.

Pop along and see us 10-3
Lots of love ARC TEAM ❤️ xx

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25/11/2025

Troops, for all who knew Lynn, a lovely wee tribute. Come along and join us in remembering our friend. RIP from all at ARC & The Meeting Place - Dunoon fans 🙏♥️ WithYou in Argyll and Bute Sara MacLeod Recovery Corner ALIenergy Dunoon Foodbank Dunoon Community Radio Argyll and Bute ADP

If you know, you know!
Feel free to share and come along..with or without a yellow sticker item.

25/11/2025

Pop along and join this lovely group of women supporting women today troops. You're sure of a warm welcome, no pressure, a cuppa and cake 🍰☕️🫖 WithYou in Argyll and Bute Argyll and Bute ADP Dunoon Foodbank Argyll Links Crossroads Caring for Carers Cowal and Bute SCIO The Meeting Place - Dunoon HELP Ltd CarrGomm-Dunoon-Housing Support LAAS Recovery Advocacy Project Argyll & Bute Dunoon Community Development Trust Dunoon Community Radio Third Sector Support Advisor - Cowal & Bute Fyne Homes Argyll Community Housing Association - ACHA Group

24/11/2025

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24/11/2025

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CROSSROADS CHRISTMAS FAYRE ~ SATURDAY 29th Nov. ~ 11am/2pm ✨️

Only £3 entry! (incs. hot drink/juice, cake/sweets) 😋 Free entry for children 🤸‍♀️

Come along and help support unpaid carers in Cowal & Bute! ❤️

P.S......how is it Christmas already!?? 😉

24/11/2025

⚠️ IMPORTANT WARNING ⚠️

We know that a lot of young people are using ketamine. This week we’ll be sharing information about ketamine, to help you make informed decisions and stay as safe as possible.

What does ketamine feel like?

It can cause a mix of effects, including:
✨ Feeling dream-like or “floating” - some people say they feel more connected
⚡ A burst of energy or euphoria
🌀 Detachment from your body - aka a “K-hole”
😌 Calm, relaxed, or happy
😵 Confused or disoriented
🤢 Nausea

It can also:
🚫 Make it hard to move your arms/legs
🕰️ Warp your sense of time and space
👁️ Trigger hallucinations
💓 Sp*ed up your heart rate
🕒 Effects usually kick in within 15 minutes and last 30-60 minutes.

But regular use can seriously harm your health:
🚽 Permanent bladder damage (frequent, urgent need to p*e, blood in your p*e or loss of control)
😰 Ongoing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, or hallucinations
👃 Damage to your nose (if snorted)
🧠 Memory issues (short or long-term)
💧 Liver and kidney problems

Find out more from the link in our bio.

24/11/2025

Many woman use substances to cope with something underneath..

Emotional pain, trauma, loneliness, stress, shame and an escape from situations.

When the substance goes away, those underlying experiences don’t magically disappear. In fact, sobriety often removes the numbing effect, so the emotions and reasons that led to drinking or using can show up even more clearly. That’s why the real work starts after getting sober.

Please come along if this is something that resonates with you ✨️

24/11/2025

Come join us today (Monday) 2-3 at the Queens Hall Dunoon for our FREE Recovery Yoga and QiGong with Seasonal Yoga with Joni

Can be chair or mat based, all abilities. A lovely start to your week in a supportive environment. 🙏💜🙏💜🙏
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23/11/2025

Pop along to Recovery Corner 12-1 today troops. fans 💜

22/11/2025

To find out more about the National Traineeship please come along to one of information sessions.

We have one in-person session and two online sessions this year 📅

This is a relaxed opportunity to hear about everything the traineeship has to offer, ask any questions you may have & learn how this programme can help shape your career.

If you wish to join, please fill out the form for which date suits here: https://buff.ly/v72cZPd