Gateshead Recovery Partnership

22/04/2024

SERVICE UPDATE - NALOXONE TRAINING

We're blown away that our May Naloxone training event is already SOLD OUT! We're looking forward to meeting you all! 🤩

Missed out this time? Don't worry! We're holding another training date on Thursday 6th June at 10am at GRP, please follow the link below to secure your spot! This event is free but please make sure you register your interest using eventbrite to ensure your spot 😁

Gateshead Recovery Partnership are offering Naloxone training to 3rd party agencies. With Naloxone provided at the event (if required)

18/04/2024

18/04/2024

18/04/2024

Thanks to everyone who came along to celebrate our latest round of rehab graduates!🥰

09/04/2024

What's been going on in Gateshead this month? Find out below in our April video newsletter! 🥰

Created by staff, ambassadors, volunteers and members of the Gateshead Community & Rehab, this is the first video newsletter launched by Recovery Connections...

26/03/2024

26/03/2024

Happy Birthday Recovery Connections !🥳🥰

26/03/2024

26/03/2024

SERVICE UPDATE - BANK HOLIDAYS
Recovery Connections

As we approach Easter weekend we wanted to let you know a few changes to our opening hours

FRIDAY 29TH - CLOSED - GOOD FRIDAY
MONDAY 1ST APRIL - CLOSED - EASTER MONDAY

Tues 2nd April - Open from 9am

If you're prescribed by us please check with your pharmacy or Coordinator as there may be changes to your dispensing days. Our Needle exchange will also be closed over the bank holiday so please bear this in mind if you need to access the service before the weekend.

07/03/2024

Is your child, someone you know or a young person that you work with (aged 10-18 years) struggling with substance or alcohol use? Why not drop in and our team can see what support we can offer.

This month we're holding 2 educational drop ins at Gateshead Family Hubs.

📍Monday 18th March 12:00 – 14:00 at
Chowdene Family Hub.

📍Friday 22nd March 12:00 - 14:00 at Elgin Family Hub Deckham.

For more information:
📞Telephone: 0191 460 1354
📧E mail: gatesheadyp.info@cgl.org.uk

06/03/2024

Check out the amazing work our Arts & Crafts group have been making!! 😍

Fancy getting involved? Join us every Wednesday from 2pm 🎨

06/03/2024

What does our Needle Exchange offer? 🤔

Our Exchange is based in our hub at Jackson Street, we thought we'd share with you some services we can offer:

👉 Access clean needles & injecting / smoking equipment for the use of illicit drugs, steroids, & insulin, as well as space to dispose of your old needles safely

👉 Access Blood Borne Virus Testing and advice on how to stay safe and reduce your risk of transmission of BBVs such as Hep C, Hep B and HIV.

👉 Get info and harm minimisation advice on using substances safely including information on local drug alerts

👉 Access sexual health packs including condoms and STI tests

👉 Get advice on how to access structured treatment and learn more about what we offer at GRP

Our needle exchange is open Mon - Fri and you don't need to be open to us to access clean equipment, pop in and speak to a member of staff more info or give the team a call on 0191 594 7821

28/02/2024

New synthetic opioids have arrived in the UK in the last two years, some are called "nitazenes". They have recently been found mixed with heroin, with some being sold as illicit oxycodone pills or even Xanax pills and powders. We've created some advice to help keep yourself and your friends as saf...

28/02/2024

SERVICE INFO - Opening hours & how to get in touch

Gateshead Recovery Partnership (CGL & Recovery Connections ) are open the below hours (including the Needle Exchange) from:
👉 Mondays & Thursdays - 9am - 7pm
👉 Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays - 9 - 5pm
👉We are closed on weekends & public bank holidays.

☎️ If you need to speak to us you can give the team a call on 0191 594 7821

💻 You can check our services & opening hours as well as get directions to our building via our website here: https://www.changegrowlive.org/recovery-partnership-gateshead/info

👋 You can also visit us at our main hub based on 47 Jackson Street, Gateshead NE8 1EE and see us out and about in some of our local hubs including Barmoor & Birtley (speak to a member of staff for more info!)

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