Minds of Recovery

About

The charity supports people affected by substance use, & mental health issues. Our mission is to bridge service gaps & identify needs. We work with people who have experience of the Justice system. Provide peer support/1-2-1 support/group work. Provide events- Recovery Festivals/Overdose Awareness Day memorials/Lived Experience Panels. Organise sport like football, gym sessions, walking & running. Provide Recovery Coaching. Supporting families impacted by substance use via mediation sessions. Work with local organisations & partnerships that have similar values & aims as Minds of Recovery. Create accessible, stigma-free spaces for engagement & growth via 2 Conversation Cafés, to encourage participants to explore various topics & embark on shared learning journeys. We have 2 groups in HMP Kilmarnock, focusing on recovery coping mechanisms, life skills & community reintegration skills, addressing offending behaviours and providing support.

Where we work