1. Active Recovery Community
Hampshire
Active Recovery Community

2. Active Recovery Community?
What is Hampshire
Active Recovery Community?
Peer-led recovery community
Developed in 2013/14
Members in recovery from substance misuse and alcohol problems
Currently a constituted Community Group
Working towards independent charitable status

3. Four ‘Arms’

4. Our Overall Aim Help people on their recovery journey
Be visible role models for recovery
Show that recovery is both attractive and achievable
Provide a seamless transition from treatment services into recovery

5. Our Mission Statement
To empower an all-inclusive Recovery Community. Offering help, support and guidance for those wishing to develop and progress in life long Recovery. Defeating addiction and contributing to our communities through individual effort and mutual support. Affecting change, breaking down prejudice and stigma, and showing that Recovery is possible by offering activities, support and a voice throughout Hampshire.

6. Our Values We support many pathways to recovery
We show a commitment by all putting a face and voice on recovery in Hampshire
We have the courage to do what is right
We promote the sustainability of a drug and crime free lifestyle
We show a willingness to be of service to others
We show a positive regard for others, especially the vulnerable
We try to have diversity and inclusion in all that we do
We endeavour to be non-judgmental in all that we do

7. Our Organisational Structure

8. Local ARC Branches
Made up of an elected steering committee and branch members
Weekly Recovery Forum held with attendance expected
Co-ordinate and deliver a range of community activities and initiatives for people in recovery or working towards recovery

9. ARC Management Committee
Represents Hampshire Active Recovery Community overall
Umbrella body for all members and decisions that affect the whole organisation
Made up of elected branch members
Responsibilities include new innovations, governance, finances and grievances
Monthly meeting with attendance expected

10. Hierarchy and Decision
Making
All ARC members considered equal
Local decisions made as a group at Branch Forums
Decisions affecting ARC as a whole discussed at Management Committee

11. Branch Recovery Forums
Fareham & Gosport
Winchester
Eastleigh
Basingstoke
Havant
New Forest
Andover
Hart & Rushmoor
Friday ??
3.15pm ??

12. Criteria for ARC Membership
Not currently be misusing drugs, alcohol or prescription medication
Be 18 years of age or over
Support the aims, values and mission of ARC
Agree to abide by ARC policies
Be afiliated to an ARC Branch
Agree to attend ARC Recovery Forums regularly

13. Current Projects and Activitiesx x x x x x

14. What do I get from ARC Membership
Quotes (will get at ARC meeting today) x x x x

15. What can I give as an ARC Member
Quotes (will get at ARC meeting today) x x x x

16. Summary Slide