Recovery & Wellbeing

Our locality manager Kevin, who is in charge of the Coventry service shares a really raw and honest portrayal of his youth, his route into his work and his passions; as well as his challenges with racism.A really powerful insight into Kevins life.

Our volunteer coordinator Chris is the man who recruits and trains all our volunteers and peer mentors and has had a huge hand in helping them into work.Chris shares an emotional insight into his life 'alcohol free' and the challenges around the passing of our colleague Simon, who was Chris' best friend.www.facebook.com/groups/cglcovpeersupport 

Our former volunteer Kelly talks about domestic violence and recovery.

Our friend over at Coventry Councils rough sleepers team talks to Chris about sex workers in Coventry.Links discussed in podcast:https://nationaluglymugs.org/https://www.changegrowlive.org/positive-choices-coventryhttp://www.facebook.com/cglcoventryhttp://www.facebook.com/groups/cglcovpeersupporthttp://www.facebook.com/groups/cglcovwomen

* Trigger Warning: This contains information which may cause upset.The first podcast in our series; service user Craig tells Chris Jennings, our volunteer coordinator, all about his journey.If you would like support with us please call 02476 010241.If you would like to contact us about getting on one of our next podcasts please email Paul or Molly at Coventry.Recovery@cgl.org.uk

Craig is working with CGL in his recovery… but what’s life like for him now? Here he tells Chris….