Aspire Recovery Connection

Aspire Recovery Connection Supporting your mental well-being through connection and understanding

A Peer Story: Finding Connection in Unexpected PlacesOne of our community members recently shared that the thing that he...
12/12/2025

A Peer Story: Finding Connection in Unexpected Places

One of our community members recently shared that the thing that helped them most last December wasn’t a festive event, but a simple moment of being listened to without judgment. “It was the first time in weeks I felt like I could breathe,” they told us.
Moments like this remind us that connection doesn’t need to be big to matter. Sometimes the smallest interactions hold the greatest impact.

Connection Looks Different for EveryoneThis time of year brings connection into focus, but connection doesn’t always mea...
11/12/2025

Connection Looks Different for Everyone

This time of year brings connection into focus, but connection doesn’t always mean big gatherings or loud celebrations. Sometimes it’s a quiet conversation, a message from someone who cares, or simply knowing there is a community where you belong.
At ARC, we honour all the ways people connect, because every form of connection is meaningful, especially the small, gentle ones that don’t ask you to be anything other than yourself.

Emotional regulation can feel incredibly hard, especially when our feelings are big and overwhelming. Sometimes it feels...
05/12/2025

Emotional regulation can feel incredibly hard, especially when our feelings are big and overwhelming. Sometimes it feels like everything inside us is louder than we know how to handle. And that’s okay. There is nothing wrong with finding emotions difficult, they are human, they are real and they deserve care, not judgment.

Sitting with our feelings, even for a moment, takes courage. It’s not about pushing them away or forcing ourselves to be “calm.” It’s about allowing space for what’s here and knowing that you don’t have to face it alone. At ARC, we honour how hard this work can be and we’re here to walk alongside you, one breath and one moment at a time.

ARC Community Christmas BBQWe’re excited to invite our community to the ARC Christmas BBQ on Tuesday 16th December, 1.30...
03/12/2025

ARC Community Christmas BBQ

We’re excited to invite our community to the ARC Christmas BBQ on Tuesday 16th December, 1.30pm–4pm at Mile End Common Parkland.

This is a relaxed afternoon to come together, share some food, have a few laughs and just enjoy being part of a community that understands and supports each other. We’ll have games, good company and plenty of space to connect in whatever way feels comfortable for you.

We’d love to see you there as we celebrate the year, our community and the strength we find in each other.

This time of year can bring up so many different feelings. For some people it’s comforting, for others it’s heavy, compl...
01/12/2025

This time of year can bring up so many different feelings. For some people it’s comforting, for others it’s heavy, complicated or even lonely. At ARC, we understand that there’s no one way to move through this season, and no “right” way to feel.

What we hope is that, wherever you are within yourself, you can feel a sense of belonging in our community. You don’t have to show up cheerful or polished. You don’t need to have everything together. You are welcome here in your realness, your softness, your uncertainty and your strength.

Belonging isn’t about matching everyone else, it’s about knowing there’s a place where you can just be you.

Some words stay with you, and this one touched our whole team:Belonging is something many of us spend years searching fo...
28/11/2025

Some words stay with you, and this one touched our whole team:
Belonging is something many of us spend years searching for, especially after experiences that make us feel small, unseen, or forgotten. Hearing that someone has found their place again within our community is everything we hope for at ARC.

This is what connection can do. This is what being met with understanding, compassion, and lived experience can offer, a reminder that you matter, that your presence is felt, and that you don’t have to walk the harder days on your own.

To the community member who shared this: thank you. Your words remind us why we do what we do.

At ARC, our Games Group is about much more than just playing games. It is a relaxed space to connect with others, share ...
26/11/2025

At ARC, our Games Group is about much more than just playing games. It is a relaxed space to connect with others, share a laugh, build confidence and gently practise social skills in a way that feels safe and low pressure. Whether you are new to groups, feeling a bit anxious about being around people, or just wanting something light and enjoyable in your week, you are welcome to come as you are. We meet every Thursday from 2–4pm at ARC, and there is always someone friendly to sit with and staff who understand what it is like to feel nervous or unsure. If you would like to join us or find out more, please get in touch with Aspire Recovery Connection.

“Belonging begins when we stop trying to fit in.”Belonging isn’t something we earn, it’s something we all deserve. It’s ...
24/11/2025

“Belonging begins when we stop trying to fit in.”
Belonging isn’t something we earn, it’s something we all deserve. It’s the feeling of being welcomed, even in our uncertainty. It’s knowing we can show up exactly as we are and still be accepted. At ARC, belonging means you don’t have to fit in, you just have to be you. Because connection isn’t about sameness; it’s about being seen and valued in all your difference.

“Every story deserves to be heard and held with care.” Each story carries its own truth, there’s no right way to struggl...
21/11/2025

“Every story deserves to be heard and held with care.”
Each story carries its own truth, there’s no right way to struggle and no single way to heal. When we listen to each other without judgment, we create space for understanding and dignity. Our stories remind us that we’re not broken; we’re becoming. At ARC, every story is honoured as part of the shared human experience that connects us all.

21/11/2025

Support doesn’t always look like grand gestures. Sometimes it’s someone remembering to check in, sitting beside us in silence, or sending a message that simply says, I’m here. The quiet kind of support often goes unnoticed, yet it’s what keeps us anchored on the hardest days. Those small moments of care whisper, you matter and sometimes that’s all we need to keep going.

Change can stir up fear, even when it’s growth. It asks us to let go of what’s familiar and trust in what’s unfolding. B...
20/11/2025

Change can stir up fear, even when it’s growth. It asks us to let go of what’s familiar and trust in what’s unfolding. But connection gives us something steady to hold onto through it all. As ARC joins with UCWB, our roots deepen, built on lived experience, compassion and community. We are evolving, but our heart remains the same. Together, we’re building something even stronger, a place where change feels safe because it’s held with care.

Congratulations Jude 🎉A testament to your supportive and genuine leadership. This recognition is so well deserved and th...
20/11/2025

Congratulations Jude 🎉
A testament to your supportive and genuine leadership. This recognition is so well deserved and thank you for the heart and dedication you bring to our community every day.

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