CGL York

20/04/2026

As a LERO organisation we know and understand the damage a loved ones addiction does to families. We offer a safe & supported space for affected others to meet for connection, conversation practical support and most importantly shared lived experience.

From 2nd May a Saturday morning drop-in session will run from 11AM at the York Recovery Hub, 2 Wellington Row YO1 6BE.
ODAAT

16/04/2026

With York In Recovery CIC – we just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers 🎉

23/03/2026

The famous Sunday Recovery Cafe @ TheYork Recovery Hub opens at 11AM,
Have you ever tried it?
Call in, say hello, grab a brew.

College of Lived Experience Organisations
North Yorkshire Horizons
CGL York

16/02/2026

Great News! - now is the time to get involved - please do make a donation if you can to this worthy cause - be that in terms of money or perhaps time as a rower in the boat this year! 🚣🚣

We take part in the York Dragon Boat Race to show our commitment to community, teamwork and positive change in York. By raising money for York Rotary and our nominated charity CGL York Drug & Alcohol

02/02/2026

Find a Change Grow Live service near you. See services in your area that can help with drugs, alcohol, wellbeing, and more. It's free and confidential. Search for your local service to find the phone number, email, address and referral information.

19/01/2026

Did you make the decision to go dry for January?

If you did - how is it going?

12/01/2026

A really powerful conversation with Paula McGowan OBE as part of our Believe in People series.

We spoke about the intersection of autism, learning disability and substance misuse, the risks of undiagnosed neurodivergence in services, and the harm caused when people are labelled as “chaotic” instead of being properly understood. Most of all, we talked about the importance of listening, believing people, and involving families when assessing risk and need.

This episode was recorded with the principles of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism firmly in mind, and aims to connect that learning to real-world frontline practice.

Coming soon. 🎧

08/01/2026

‼️Cancelled for this evening due to weather warnings‼️

The York Gambling Support meeting runs tonight at the Recovery Hub.
2 Wellington Row YO1 6BE.
The door is open from 6pm & anyone looking for support, mutual aid, and positive connections is truly welcome.
College of Lived Experience Organisations
CGL York
York Carers Centre
GamCare Yorkshire and Humber

08/01/2026

Matt's podcast is award winning. Try an episode and see what you think. 🙂👍

Introducing Believe in People: Extra.

A short-form series where we revisit powerful moments from the Believe in People podcast archive. We’re reposting selected historic episodes with remastered audio, giving these stories the space and clarity they deserve.

Presented by series producer Robbie Lawson, Believe in People: Extra brings you reflections, context and standout conversations from across the journey so far.

New, familiar, and still rooted in real stories of addiction, recovery and change.

Available now. 🎧

05/01/2026

Pop in and check out York's community recovery resource - whether you are in recovery or recovery curious it's a great place to meet folk and to learn more... plus the best brekkie sandwiches on a Monday! 😊

Happy New Year🙂.
Responding to requests is important to us.
A big ask from folk has been for a weekly planner for the Recovery Hub.
So, here goes!
Click on this link, which should take you to a live weekly calendar
https://www.yorkinrecovery.org.uk/our-hub-events
Why not check out our other web pages too?

01/01/2026

Is 2026 the year for you to try Dry January?

If you feel that you need support due to substance reliance there is help available in York.

You are not on your own.

You can call us or link in with York In Recovery CIC - they and we can let you know about the large number of groups and agencies who are here to support you.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from everyone here at CGL in York!

Although we are closed today we open again as normal from 09:00 Tomorrow (2 January).