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Change Grow Live Manchester support local adults and young people affected by substance use

02/03/2026

Service update: Our Carnarvon St Hub is closed today due to a flood. We will provide further updates on when we can re-open as soon as possible.

02/03/2026

🎤✨ Calling All Poets & Creative Writers in Recovery! ✨🎤

Your voice matters — and we want to hear it.

We’re excited to announce an Open Submission for original writing, poetry, and spoken word as part of our Bang the Drum creative anthology. This collection will celebrate and amplify the real, powerful, and honest voices of people within our recovery community.
Whether your work explores:

🌱 Survival
🔥 Transformation
🌈 Identity
💛 Hope

…or anything recovery has inspired in you — this space is yours.

If recovery has shaped your creativity, we’d love for you to be part of this project.

📩 Submit your work and be included in the anthology.
🔗 Scan the QR code on the poster or email: activities.manchester@cgl.org.uk
🗓 Submission deadline: 11th March, 10am

Let your voice be heard. Let your story be felt.

We can’t wait to read what you create. 💜

01/03/2026

🌍✨ Happy Zero Discrimination Day! 🌍✨

Today, we celebrate our beautiful diversity and the power of inclusion! Zero Discrimination Day is all about promoting equality, challenging stigma, and ensuring everyone is treated with kindness, respect, and dignity — no matter their background, health, identity, or life experience. 🌈💖

Every story matters. Every voice matters.

Together, we can break barriers, uplift one another, and create communities where no one is judged or left behind.

💜 Harm Reduction Saves Lives
People who use drugs or alcohol deserve compassion — not stigma.
Harm reduction meets people where they are, offering support without judgement, helping reduce risks, and creating safer pathways to health and recovery.

✨ Providing clean equipment
✨ Offering Naloxone and overdose awareness
✨ Supporting safer drinking strategies
✨ Creating non‑judgemental spaces
✨ Building trust, connection, and hope

These tools don’t enable harm — they prevent it, and they keep people alive until they’re ready for the next step.

❤️ Let’s Stand Together
Today, let’s choose:
🌟 Kindness over judgement
🌟 Compassion over criticism
🌟 Understanding over stigma

Everyone deserves the chance to feel safe, supported, and valued — including people who use drugs or alcohol.

Your heritage, your story, your journey — all are worthy of respect. Let’s build a world where everyone is free from discrimination, shame, and fear.

💜 If you or someone you care about needs support, our doors are always open — without judgement.

01/03/2026

💛 Self Harm Awareness Day – Sunday 1 March

Theme 2026: Connection is Coping – Finding Support Together
Self-harm can affect anyone. For many, it is a way of coping with overwhelming emotions or experiences. Today aims to increase understanding, reduce stigma, and remind everyone that support is available.

✨ Self-harm is not something to be ashamed of.
It’s a sign that someone is struggling, not a sign of weakness.

“Connection is Coping” – What We Can All Do
✔️ Reach in – check on those you care about
✔️ Reach out – talk to someone you trust
✔️ Remember – no one has to struggle alone

Signs Someone May Need Support
• Feeling self-harm is the only coping method
• Hiding injuries or feeling ashamed
• Increasing risk-taking or injury
• Anxiety, low mood, or overwhelming thoughts

Healthy Coping Alternatives
• Talking to someone you trust
• Creative outlets – art, writing, music
• Physical movement / sport
• Going for a walk or changing environment
• Connecting with safe, supportive people
• Stress-relief tools – journaling, holding an ice cube

🧡 For Parents & Carers
Supporting a child who may be self-harming can be frightening, but you are not alone.

Signs a Child May Be Self-Harming
• Unexplained cuts, burns, or bruises
• Avoiding situations where their body is visible
• Missing sharp objects / bloodstained tissues
• Withdrawal from friends or family
• Low mood, hopelessness, self-blame

How Parents Can Help
• Have gentle conversations during calm moments
• Ask how they’re feeling and what’s worrying them
• Reassure them of your love and lack of judgement
• Encourage talking or writing things down
• Explore safer coping strategies together
• Support gradual change — recovery isn’t linear

If Distress Escalates
• Use grounding techniques (ice cube, breathing, 5 4 3 2 1)
• Reduce access to items used for self-harm
• Seek help from a GP or CAMHS if concerns increase

📞 If You’re Finding Things Hard – Support Is Here
For Anyone
📞 Samaritans: 116 123
📞 Greater Manchester Crisis Lines (24/7):
• 0800 953 0285 – Manchester, Bolton, Salford, Trafford, Wigan
• 0800 014 9995 – Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside & Glossop
📞 CALM (men 15–35): 0800 58 58 58
🌐 Kooth (10–25) – Free, safe online support
🌐 Qwell (26+) – Anonymous adult mental health support

For Children & Young People
📞 Childline: 0800 1111
📞 Hopeline UK (under 35): papyrus uk.org/papyrus hopeline247
🌐 42nd Street: Support for young people under stress

For Parents & Carers
📞 Young Minds Parent Helpline: 0808 802 5544
🗨️ Webchat also available

Resources: https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/young-people-and-self-harm/

20/02/2026

🌍 World Day of Social Justice | February 20

Today we stand together for fairness, equality, and dignity for all.

Social justice means ensuring that everyone has access to the support they need—including those affected by drug and alcohol use. Substance misuse is often rooted in inequality, stigma, and lack of opportunity. By promoting compassion and understanding, we can help break down barriers and create pathways to recovery.

✅ What can you do?

Challenge stigma—addiction is a health issue, not a moral failing.
Support services that provide care and recovery options.
Advocate for policies that prioritize treatment over punishment.

Together, we can build a society where everyone has the chance to thrive. 💙

17/02/2026

🌙✨ Ramadan Mubarak ✨🌙

As the holy month of Ramadan begins, we’d like to extend our warmest wishes to everyone observing.

Ramadan is a time for reflection, compassion, and renewal — a moment to focus on wellbeing, strengthen community, and take gentle steps toward positive change.
For anyone who uses drugs or alcohol, this month can bring different feelings:

🤲 A desire to cut down
🤲 Pressure to stop suddenly
🤲 Worries about withdrawal
🤲 Motivation to make healthier choices

Whatever this month means for you, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

🌙 Harm Reduction During Ramadan
If you're thinking about reducing or taking a break from substances, here are some supportive steps:
✔ Avoid stopping suddenly if you use alcohol or certain drugs regularly — sudden withdrawal can be unsafe.
✔ Reach out for advice before making big changes.
✔ Stay hydrated and nourished when breaking your fast.
✔ Keep naloxone with you if opioids are involved.
✔ Talk to us confidentially if you’re unsure what’s safe for you.

Taking steps to stay safe is completely in the spirit of care, compassion, and wellbeing that Ramadan represents.

🤝 We’re Here to Support You — Confidentially & Without Judgment
If you want to cut down, stay safer, or explore change during Ramadan, CGL Manchester is here to support you.

📞 Call us: 0161 823 6300
🌐 Visit: changegrowlive.org/manchester

You’re not alone. Support is here whenever you need it.

🌙 Ramadan Mubarak from all of us at CGL Manchester.

17/02/2026

🌟 Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day! 🌟

Kindness costs nothing but can mean everything. Whether it’s offering a smile, lending an ear, or sharing a supportive word—you never know how much your kindness can help someone on their recovery journey.

✅ Kindness is Sharing Knowledge

If you know someone who uses substances, share harm reduction tips:

Don’t mix substances
Stay hydrated
Plan a safe environment
Seek help when ready

💉 Need extra support?

BBV Testing? Quick and simple—just ask your recovery worker.
Harm Reduction? We’ve got you covered with safer injecting advice, naloxone, and more.

💬 Help is here:

Change Grow Live (CGL): changegrowlive.org
NHS 111: For urgent health advice
Drinkline: 0300 123 1110
NHS Smokefree: nhs.uk/smokefree
Samaritans: 116 123
Mind: 0300 123 3393

Let’s make kindness contagious. Together, we can create safer, healthier communities. 💜

17/02/2026

🌟🐴 Happy Chinese New Year – Welcoming the Year of the Horse! 🐴🌟

As we step into the Year of the Horse, we celebrate the qualities this powerful animal represents — strength, resilience, endurance, and forward movement.

Just like the Horse, we all have the ability to keep going, even when the path feels challenging.

If you’re making changes around drugs or alcohol, remember:

💪 Strength is found in asking for support.
🏃‍♀️ Endurance is taking one small step at a time.
🌱 Resilience is choosing to keep moving forward, even after setbacks.
🤝 You don’t have to do it alone.

At Change Grow Live Manchester, we’re here to support you with free, confidential harm‑reduction advice and services. Whether you're looking to stay safer, cut down, or make a bigger change — we’re with you every step of the way.

✨ Wishing everyone health, peace and a hopeful start to the new year.
If you need support, reach out — help is always available.

👉 changegrowlive.org/manchester

15/02/2026

💜 Random Acts of Kindness Week 💜

Kindness can change lives—and this week is the perfect time to make a difference. Whether it’s offering a smile, listening without judgment, or sharing harm reduction advice, your kindness matters.

✅ Ways to Show Kindness & Support Recovery:
• Reach out to someone who might be struggling with alcohol, drugs, or smoking. A simple “How are you?” can mean everything.

• Listen without judgment—create a safe space for honesty.

• Share harm reduction tips:
o Don’t mix substances
o Stay hydrated
o Plan a safe environment
o Seek help when ready

• Encourage smoke-free choices:
o Every cigarette less counts
o Try ni****ne patches or gum
o Avoid triggers
o Link with local stop smoking services

• Offer practical help—like going for a walk or sharing a meal.

• Share your story of recovery—it could inspire someone else.

💬 Support is available:
• Change Grow Live (CGL): changegrowlive.org
• Speak to your CGL recovery worker for advice and resources
• NHS Smokefree: nhs.uk/smokefree
• Drinkline: 0300 123 1110
• Samaritans: 116 123
• Mind: 0300 123 3393
• NHS 111: For urgent health advice

Let’s make kindness contagious. Together, we can create safer, healthier communities. 💜

14/02/2026

❤️ This Valentine’s Day, Show Yourself Some Love ❤️

Love isn’t just about cards and roses — it’s also about taking care of yourself and staying as safe as possible.

If drugs or alcohol are part of your life right now, there are ways to stay supported and reduce harm. 💜

💘 Harm Reduction Tips for a Safer Valentine’s:

Stay hydrated and take regular breaks
Avoid mixing substances — it increases risks
Use with people you trust and don’t use alone
Carry naloxone if it’s part of your risk plan
Start low, go slow — you know your body best
Plan your journey home and keep your phone charged

Your wellbeing matters today — and every day.

💞 Need support?

Whether you want to cut down, stay safer, or make a change, our team is here for you with:
💜 Confidential support
💜 Harm reduction advice
💜 Safer‑use information
💜 Recovery planning
💜 A friendly ear

You don’t have to figure things out alone. Reach out anytime — we’re here to help you show yourself the love you deserve. 💌✨

13/02/2026

💗 HIV Testing Week Meets Valentine’s Day! 💗

This Valentine’s, show yourself some love by putting your health first. Caring for your wellbeing is one of the best gifts you can give yourself — and those you care about.

Knowing your HIV status is a powerful act of self‑love. Testing is quick, easy and completely confidential, and we offer HIV testing as part of our routine BBV screening across all our services.

Why test? Because love should feel good — not stressful.

Regular testing protects you, supports safer relationships, and gives you peace of mind. Whether you're in a relationship, dating, or focusing on yourself, staying informed about your sexual health matters.

✨ Quick
✨ Confidential
✨ Free
✨ Done with friendly, supportive staff

This Valentine’s, put yourself on the list.

Speak to your recovery worker and book your HIV test this week. 💕
Because knowing your status is one of the most loving things you can do — for you and the people you care about.
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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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