HampshireActive 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

What is HampshireActive Recovery Community?

What is HampshireActive Recovery Community?

Four ‘Arms’Four ‘Arms’

Our Overall AimOur 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

Our Mission StatementOur 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.

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.

Our ValuesOur 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

Our Organisational StructureOur Organisational Structure

Local ARC BranchesLocal 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

ARC ManagementCommittee

ARC ManagementCommittee

• Represents Hampshire Active Recovery Community overall

• Umbrella body for all members and decisions that affect the whole organisation

• Responsibilities include new innovations, governance, finances and grievances

• Made up of elected branch members

• Monthly meeting with attendance expected

Hierarchy and DecisionMaking

Hierarchy and DecisionMaking

• All ARC members considered equal

• Local decisions made as a group at Branch Forums

• Decisions affecting ARC as a whole discussed at Management Committee

Branch Recovery ForumsBranch Recovery Forums

Fareham & GosportWinchesterEastleighBasingstokeHavantNew ForestAndoverHart & Rushmoor

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Criteria for ARC MembershipCriteria 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

• Be afiliated to an ARC Branch

• Agree to attend ARC Recovery Forums regularly

• Agree to abide by ARC policies

Current Projects and ActivitiesCurrent Projects and Activities

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What do I get from ARC MembershipWhat do I get from ARC Membership

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What can I give as an ARC MemberWhat can I give as an ARC Member

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