STAR Housing

20/11/2025

A massive turn out today at the Professionals Day, thank you to everyone who made it! Such wonderful professionals all in one room, united by purpose and passion.❤️‍🩹

A heartfelt thank you to Pastor Andy for his unwavering support to Star Housing ,we are truly grateful.

To our amazing and brave clients who shared their stories and helped throughout the day your courage continues to inspire us all.🌱

Thank you to Tracy, our Trustee, for an incredible talk on integrating trauma-informed care into the Minnesota Model .As always it was powerful, insightful, and deeply impactful.

And of course, to Ash, our Chair, for presenting the whole day so beautifully, and to our Co-CEOs for continuing to show passion and leadership in everything we do.

These days are the future, being together as one. Creating a shield of care for our clients 💥

19/11/2025

💚 ‘Shaping Futures Together’ 💚

We’re excited to celebrate our first Professionals Day tomorrow !! 🌱💥

A wonderful opportunity for collaboration, connection, and building a strong professional community.

We look forward to sharing STAR’s journey, exchanging insights, and working together to make a lasting impact.

17/11/2025

Chloe’s boys are walking 7K during the week of 11/12/25, one kilometre for each of her seven years of sobriety.
They are raising funds for STAR Housing clients to have a warm, joyful Christmas.

Christmas is magical to Chloe. It’s when she got her life back at Christmas in 2018 and since then Chloe has been able to show up fully for her boys and make every Christmas special.

Recovery is the greatest gift & it lets her be the mum they deserve.

Now they want to give back, just like people gave to them when they needed it ❤️🎄

https://gofund.me/b7edffdb4

14/11/2025

Wishing Phil the very best of luck in his new job! ⭐

Phil, we are eternally grateful for everything you’ve poured into STAR ,from your time as a consistent, dedicated volunteer to the incredible work you’ve done as part of our team.

We truly wouldn’t be where we are today with the Day Program if it weren’t for your commitment, passion, and heart.

We’re sad to see you go, but so excited to watch you excel in your new role and achieve great things.

You will be deeply missed, and we’ll remain forever grateful for your time with us.

A massive THANK YOU from the STAR Team , Clients & Trustees 🫶🙌🥳

14/11/2025

On Wednesday the clients were invited to create using collage techniques. 🌱🫶❤️
Some of the questions they were asked to help inspire them were:
🌱Who am I, what is my story?
🌱What do I want more of in my life, what do I want my future to look like?
🌱What do I want to let go, leave behind?
🌱How am I feeling in this moment?
Questions like these can help clients to connect to certain images, colours and patterns and express themselves. They can connect to a bright future, work through difficult feelings, share parts of themselves with the group and regulate their feelings.

Collage is a fantastic medium for exploring self and building community, by sharing their work with one another. It also creates an opportunity for letting go and being in the moment, which can reduce stress and anxiety. The group made some personal, thoughtful and interesting artworks.

13/11/2025

Today’s pottery session focused on slab mugs.

The process of shaping, smoothing, and assembling clay was not just about making a mug ,it was a mindful, grounding experience for everyone involved. They have been practicing patience, focus, and creativity.

The session encouraged hands on skill building and self expression through the pottery process.🤲🫶

12/11/2025

Trauma-Informed Reflection on Relapse 🌱

Relapse isn’t proof that someone has failed ,it’s a sign that something deeper needs care, not punishment.
For many people, addiction began as a way to survive pain, not to destroy themselves. When life gets overwhelming or old wounds resurface, the brain can reach for what once brought relief. That doesn’t make anyone “weak” it shows how powerful trauma and survival instincts can be.

💡 What helps:
• Curiosity over judgment: Ask “What happened?” instead of “What’s wrong with me?”
• Connection over isolation: Reach out to safe people ,shame grows in silence however healing happens in community.
• Compassion over control: Notice the feelings or triggers that led up to using; they’re clues about unmet needs.
• Repair over perfection: Every time you choose to come back to recovery, you’re rebuilding trust with yourself and that counts.

Recovery is not a straight line. It’s a process of learning how to care for yourself in ways that don’t cause harm.
If you relapsed, you’re still worthy of love, support, and a chance to begin again. 🌱

11/11/2025

🎁 Shoebox Appeal for India 🇮🇳

The church where our day program is held ‘Trinity Tabernacle Bristol ‘ is helping to organise a wonderful Shoebox Appeal for India this Christmas.

Pastor Andy and the team at Trinity do so much to support our charity, and we’d love to give back by contributing to something they are doing. ❤️

We’ve set up a donation link, and every penny raised will go directly towards getting the shoeboxes to India.

If you’re able to give this Christmas, please do. even a small amount can make a big difference. 🙏
We’ll be collecting donations for the next two weeks.

Thank you deeply for your kindness and support. 💛

https://pay.collctiv.com/shoe-box-appeal-to-india-5768

11/11/2025

Please Noninate STAR Housing - 1201684🫶
They give £1000 away to 120 different Charities.

Thank you for all of your support always - we couldn’t do this without you !! TOGETHER.. we are the difference ❤️‍🩹🌟

https://movementforgood.com/

Nominate a charity for a Movement for Good award now.

10/11/2025

Monday Motivation 🩵
A New Start in Recovery 🪴

Every Monday is a chance to begin again.
Recovery isn’t about being perfect, it’s about showing up for yourself, one day at a time.

Take a deep breath today.
Set one small intention.
And remember: even slow progress is still progress. 💫

You’ve already come further than you think.
Keep going your story is still being written. 🩵

09/11/2025

Today, on Remembrance Sunday, we pay tribute to the brave people who gave their lives in service of our country. ❤️‍🩹

Their courage and sacrifice continue to inspire us as we work to build communities grounded in respect, resilience, and care.

We will remember them always ❤️

09/11/2025

A massive thank you to Dan Miles for fundraising for STAR Housing! 🌟

Dan not only smashed his target time but also exceeded his fundraising goal! 🏃‍♂️💪

You are a true hero, and we are eternally grateful. Without people like you, we simply couldn’t continue the work we do.

Together, we can be the difference. 💛