The Recovery First Housing Project CIC

The Recovery First Housing Project CIC Recovery First Housing is a supported housing service for those recovering from substance misuse.

📸 RECOVERY MONTH MONDAY – CELEBRATING PROGRESSThis week, we’re celebrating just how much can change in recovery.One of o...
21/09/2026

📸 RECOVERY MONTH MONDAY – CELEBRATING PROGRESS

This week, we’re celebrating just how much can change in recovery.

One of our RFH residents is approaching an incredible ONE YEAR clean and sober and has recently taken another huge step forward — starting a university course in photography! 🎓📷

Recovery isn’t only about putting down drugs or alcohol. It’s about rebuilding your life, discovering what you’re capable of and creating opportunities for a future that may once have felt impossible.

From entering recovery to approaching one year clean and sober and now beginning a new chapter at university — this is what progress can look like. 💙

We’re incredibly proud to see our residents setting goals, developing their talents and building lives they can be proud of.

Keep going. Recovery opens doors. We’re proud of you MH 🩵

💜 RECOVERY MONTH MONDAY 💜Recovery Takes a CommunityRecovery is about more than the individual — it’s about people coming...
14/09/2026

💜 RECOVERY MONTH MONDAY 💜

Recovery Takes a Community

Recovery is about more than the individual — it’s about people coming together, supporting one another and giving others the opportunity to make a fresh start.

This week, the staff and residents at Recovery First Housing donated clothes to support women leaving prison.

We had the lovely Louise Mulvey come along to RFH to collect all of the donations. Louise puts together bags of clothing and essentials for women when they are released from prison, giving them something to leave with and helping them start their next chapter on the right track.

We’re incredibly proud of our residents and staff for getting involved and giving back. Recovery is also about learning that we can use our own experiences to help others. 💜

A huge thank you to Louise for the work she does and to all of our RFH residents and staff who donated.

Recovery takes support. Recovery takes kindness. Recovery takes a community.

💙 RECOVERY TAKES A COMMUNITY 💙Today we had a brilliant visit from the Ketamine Recovery Worker at Open Road Young Person...
10/09/2026

💙 RECOVERY TAKES A COMMUNITY 💙

Today we had a brilliant visit from the Ketamine Recovery Worker at Open Road Young Person’s Service here in Southend.
Seb Zito joined us at Recovery First Housing to deliver a really engaging group around ketamine — sharing his knowledge, experience and some important messages around the risks, harms and support available.

Our residents really enjoyed the session, got involved in the discussion and asked some great questions. 👏

For us, recovery isn’t just about what happens within our own service. It’s about working alongside other organisations in our community, sharing knowledge and making sure people have access to the right support when they need it.

A massive thank you to Open Road YP Services for coming along and supporting our residents. 💙

Recovery really does take a community. 🙌

💜 RECOVERY MONTH MONDAY 💜September is Recovery Month, and throughout the month we’ll be sharing what recovery means to t...
07/09/2026

💜 RECOVERY MONTH MONDAY 💜

September is Recovery Month, and throughout the month we’ll be sharing what recovery means to the people within Recovery First Housing.

For our first Monday, we asked Ruby, who is around 80 days into her recovery journey:

💬 “What does recovery mean to you?”

“Recovery to me means freedom. Freedom to make plans for the future in a way I never could before.

It has given me back relationships with friends and family that I had almost lost.

In the last two and a half months, I’ve made so many friends and I’ve been able to be completely honest for the first time in years.

I have my physical and mental health back. I went from being in hospital, barely able to walk, to climbing a mountain just a couple of months later.

I have a home that is safe and secure after years of insecurity and, at times, sleeping rough.

Most importantly, I feel like I have myself back. I am trusted, respected and peaceful.”

— Ruby 💜

Recovery isn’t just about stopping drinking or using drugs. It’s about rebuilding a life, reconnecting with people, finding stability and discovering who you are again.

Ruby may only be at the beginning of her journey, but what can change in just 80 days is incredible.

We’re proud to have Ruby as part of the Recovery First Housing community and grateful to her for allowing us to share her words.

Recovery is possible. 💜

💙 RFH REUNION BBQ 2026 💙What a day! Last Friday we held our Recovery First Housing Reunion BBQ, and it was honestly so g...
03/09/2026

💙 RFH REUNION BBQ 2026 💙

What a day! Last Friday we held our Recovery First Housing Reunion BBQ, and it was honestly so good to see so many familiar faces back together again. ☀️🍔

Residents old and new, staff, friends and people who have been part of RFH over the years all came together for a brilliant afternoon.

One of the most rewarding parts of what we do is seeing former residents come back, hearing how they’re getting on and watching people continue to grow in their recovery. Once you’ve been part of RFH, you’ll always be part of our community. 💙

A special thank you to Megan, Jane, and Sonja for all the hard work getting everything set up and organised, and to Grant and Karl for taking over the BBQ and keeping everyone fed! 👏🍔 and Olivia who couldn’t join us on the day but worked behind the scenes organising 🕊️. You all helped make the day such a success.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who came. Seeing old friendships reconnect, new friendships being made and everyone enjoying themselves together is exactly what our reunion is all about.

📸 If you see yourself in the photos, please tag yourself — and give the post a share so we can reach as many of the RFH family as possible!

We loved having you all back together and we’re already looking forward to an even bigger RFH Reunion BBQ in 2027! 🙌💙

💙 RECOVERY HAS NO AGE LIMIT 💙Today at Recovery First Housing, we had the privilege of welcoming a young man in recovery ...
03/09/2026

💙 RECOVERY HAS NO AGE LIMIT 💙

Today at Recovery First Housing, we had the privilege of welcoming a young man in recovery who came along to share his experience, strength and hope with our residents.

At just 21 years old, Ronnie Gargan New has already achieved an incredible milestone — ONE YEAR CLEAN & SOBER! 👏🎉

His story carried an important message: you don’t have to be older to hit rock bottom. Addiction does not discriminate by age, and for some people the consequences can become serious at a very young age. But equally, you are never too young to choose recovery and completely change the direction of your life.

He spoke openly about his journey and his time at StreetScene’s Francis House in Southampton, where he went through residential rehab. It was particularly meaningful for some of our Recovery First Housing residents, who have also been through Francis House themselves, to hear from someone who shares part of that journey.

At Recovery First Housing, we believe recovery is about people supporting people, sharing experience and showing each other what is possible.

To be 21 years old and celebrating a full year of sobriety is something to be incredibly proud of. Thank you for giving your time, sharing your story so openly and showing our residents — particularly younger people in recovery — that there is another way of life. 💙

Congratulations on ONE YEAR! 🙌

🥊 A huge thank you to Fighting Through 28! 🥊We were really grateful to welcome the team from Fighting Through 28 to Reco...
28/08/2026

🥊 A huge thank you to Fighting Through 28! 🥊

We were really grateful to welcome the team from Fighting Through 28 to Recovery First Housing to spend some time with our residents.

They delivered a brilliant group, openly sharing their own experiences of recovery, the challenges they have overcome, and how boxing, fitness and being part of a positive community have supported them along the way.

Hearing real experiences from people who understand the recovery journey can be incredibly powerful. The group created some great conversations around resilience, discipline, mental wellbeing and finding healthy ways to move forward in recovery.

A massive thank you to Fighting Through 28 for giving up their time, being so open about their journeys and showing our residents another positive opportunity available within the local recovery community. 💙🥊

We look forward to working together again!

Fighting Through 28

🏔️ RECOVERY TAKES YOU TO NEW HEIGHTS 🏔️We are incredibly proud of our resident Matt, who has achieved something amazing ...
20/08/2026

🏔️ RECOVERY TAKES YOU TO NEW HEIGHTS 🏔️

We are incredibly proud of our resident Matt, who has achieved something amazing — climbing Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK, while raising £280 for charity! 👏💙

When Matt came into Recovery First Housing, he made a commitment to his recovery and to building a different life for himself. Since then, we have had the privilege of supporting him as he continues to grow in confidence, challenge himself and move forward in his recovery.

Climbing Ben Nevis is a huge achievement in itself, but for us, it represents something even bigger.

Recovery is about more than simply stopping drinking or using drugs. It’s about rebuilding your life, discovering what you are capable of and beginning to believe in yourself again.

At Recovery First Housing, with support from our partners Aspirations Program - Carrie's Outreach, we provide the structure, support, encouragement and recovery-focused environment our residents need to start making those changes — but Matt is the one who put in the hard work and climbed every single step of that mountain.

And what an achievement it is. 💪🏔️

Matt, everyone at Recovery First Housing is incredibly proud of you. Keep climbing — both mountains and in recovery!

✨ Striking Up Recovery, One Frame at a Time! 🎳💙Today our residents enjoyed a fantastic group day out at the bowling alle...
30/07/2026

✨ Striking Up Recovery, One Frame at a Time! 🎳💙

Today our residents enjoyed a fantastic group day out at the bowling alley, filled with laughter, friendly competition, and plenty of strikes and spares!

Recovery is about so much more than overcoming challenges—it’s about building confidence, creating positive memories, strengthening friendships, and having fun together. Days like these remind us that connection and community are a vital part of the recovery journey.

We’re incredibly proud of everyone who took part and embraced the day with smiles, encouragement, and team spirit.

Here’s to celebrating every step forward, one frame at a time! 🎉

✨ A Huge Thank You to Emily ✨On Thursday, our residents at Recovery First Housing had the pleasure of taking part in a b...
27/07/2026

✨ A Huge Thank You to Emily ✨

On Thursday, our residents at Recovery First Housing had the pleasure of taking part in a beautiful BreathRoots group session led by the wonderful Emily.

The session focused on conscious connected breathwork and inner child healing, creating a safe and calming space for our residents to relax, reflect, and reconnect with themselves. It was a truly positive experience, and everyone who attended gained something valuable from the day.

We’re incredibly grateful to Emily for sharing her time, compassion, and expertise with us. 💚

At Recovery First Housing, we’re committed to supporting recovery through opportunities that nurture wellbeing, build confidence, and encourage personal growth.

Thank you again, Emily—we look forward to welcoming you back soon! 🌿✨

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Southend-on-Sea
SS11AU

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