This is our second instalment of our bite sized episodes, connected to episode 3 – Celebrations. In this episode we are joined by Shiv Sharma – Recovery Day Programme Manager and Group Facilitator lead at ARC Hounslow and within this episode, we talk about Mutual Aid. Mutual Aid comes in various shapes and sizes, and as highlighted it’s all about dipping your toe in the water and finding out which group suits your needs. You will hear about the history of mutual aid, the different types available, what to expect, how to manage any anxiety and how simple it can be to find a group near you. Mutual aid has been around for many years; it has continued to develop over those years and remains prominent within the community. The saying that comes to mind is ‘if it aint broke then don’t fix it’. It has been in the community doing incredible things, and the reason it has remained for so long is because it works! It offers the chance to learn from others, connect with people of similar experience and is a great way to start or continue your journey. If after this episode you still want to know more, I have put links below to the websites, this will help you find your local groups. Also, this is not just for people in recovery or active addiction, some of the groups are open for others attending, this gives you the opportunity to listen and learn. There are also family and friend groups available, and we hope to cover more on this in future episodes.

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