Change Grow Live Manchester

30/08/2025

Naloxone is a lifesaving, overdose reversal drug. It can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose while you wait for emergency help to arrive.

Anyone can use naloxone in an emergency. For example, if someone uses op**te drugs or other drugs that could be contaminated with synthetic opioids, naloxone can help save a life.

We are inviting other organisations, services or venues to get in touch with us if they would like to be supplied with naloxone or receive training on how to use it. visit or get in touch with your local service. A trained member of staff will give you a kit and teach you how to prevent and manage opioid overdoses. Naloxone training can take as little as 10 minutes.

26/08/2025

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...

24/08/2025

We hope you enjoyed Manchester Pride this weekend 🌈

After using substances, you may notice that you feel differently as the effects start to wear off. You might feel tired, low in mood, irritable, or nauseous. This is what people mean when they refer to a comedown.

Comedowns can be different for each person, so check in with your mates. Eat, sleep, drink water & connect.

If you are worried, call 111 or go to A&E.

23/08/2025

Want to know more about chemsex and how to stay safe during Pride? 🤔🌈

We and the LGBT Foundation some great information on chemsex and how to keep yourself and others safe! Click the links below to find out 👇💜

What is chemsex? Support, advice and how to stay safe. (changegrowlive.org)ChemSex support and advice - LGBT Foundation

Manchester Pride 🌈

We are a health and social care charity. We help people achieve their goals.

22/08/2025

Today marks the start of Manchester Pride 🌈

Keep an eye on our Twitter and Facebook feeds over the course of the weekend as we'll be sharing plenty of useful drug and alcohol harm reduction advice!

Enjoy the festivities! 🙌

18/08/2025

⚽ Go Team Manchester! ⚽

Last Friday we were in Liverpool for the football tournament!

And guess what? Team Manchester absolutely smashed it and brought home the WIN! 🏆

Bring on the next one! 💪

15/08/2025

Our Innovation Fund is now open!

Follow the link to the online application.

https://forms.office.com/e/RT8P0dmvqW?origin=lprLink

05/08/2025

Our Innovation Fund opens next week! 👀

31/07/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who came to our open day at The Old School House. It was a fantastic day, and we are so happy that you love our new base just as much as we do!

30/07/2025

Today is the International Day of Friendship and we’re celebrating the friends who support us through thick and thin.

In recovery, community matters. Reach out, check in, and show someone you care today.

28/07/2025

This World Hepatitis Day we want to remind you how easy it is to get tested and treated for hepatitis.

The hepatitis test is a simple prick of your finger – and that's it!
You’ll get your results in 1 – 3 weeks and whatever they are, we are here for you 💜

Treatment for hepatitis has come a long way and now consists of a tablet a day for 8–12 weeks with minimal side effects.

24/07/2025

Regular BBV (Blood-Borne Virus) testing is key, especially if you inject drugs or share equipment.

Hep C, HIV and Hep B are treatable and early testing saves lives. Simply visit one of our bases, and our staff will be happy to do a test for you.