New Recovery Academy In Leeds Opens

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A community centre has opened in Leeds to create a new focal point for people recovering from alcohol and drug addiction in the city.
The peer-led Recovery Academy, which is in a converted chapel on Hollis Place, off Burley Road, offers activities, including gardening, art, music, employment advice and on-going help to individuals in recovery.
It’s also aimed at providing help and support for families, friends and carers who have been affected by drug and alcohol misuse.
The chapel was bought by Northern communities’ charity Developing Initiatives Supporting Communities (DISC), the lead delivery partner of Forward Leeds, the city’s alcohol and drug service.
Lisa Parker, Executive Director for Forward Leeds, said: “We believe the opening of the Recovery Academy is a significant milestone for Leeds.
“It’s here to build on the vibrant recovery networks that already exist here in Leeds.”
“Local service users had identified that one of the barriers to achieving and sustaining recovery was finding the right place to receive continuing support after treatment.”
The new Academy offers a range of courses and activities from 9am-7pm, Monday to Friday. It offers activities that service users have identified as being the most helpful in making their recovery sustainable.

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