Change Grow Live Manchester

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Bang the Drum 2026 is coming this April 🥁🎶 (TICKET REQUIRED)We’re excited to bring people together for a day celebrating...
08/04/2026

Bang the Drum 2026 is coming this April 🥁🎶 (TICKET REQUIRED)

We’re excited to bring people together for a day celebrating recovery, community and creativity across our services ✨🤝

The day will include live performances, personal stories, wellbeing sessions and opportunities to connect with others across Greater Manchester 🎤💬

If you’d like to attend, speak to your recovery worker to reserve a ticket - we’d love to see you there 💛

If you’re currently accessing support, please speak to your Recovery Coordinator.

If you’re a partner organisation and would like to join us, please get in touch with your CGL contact or contact our team for more information.

🔔 Easter Bank Holiday Service Closure Notice 🔔Please be aware that our service will be closed over the long Easter Bank ...
02/04/2026

🔔 Easter Bank Holiday Service Closure Notice 🔔

Please be aware that our service will be closed over the long Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
🕔 We will close today at 5:00pm
📅 We will reopen on Tuesday 7th April

📍 Plan ahead:
• Check pharmacy opening times – these may be reduced
• Make sure you have enough medication
• Know where to access support if needed

⚠️Harm Reduction Tips
• Try not to use alone
• Avoid mixing substances (including alcohol)
• Stay hydrated and eat regularly
• Carry Naloxone if you can

📞 Support available while we’re closed:
• NHS 111 – medical advice
• Samaritans – 116 123 (24/7)
• National Drugs Helpline – 0300 123 6600
• Alcoholics Anonymous – 0800 9177 650

🚨 In an emergency, call 999 or visit A&E.

You’re not alone – support is always available 💛

02/04/2026

It’s World Autism Acceptance Month and we understand that everyone is different which is why we pride ourselves on offering support that is tailored to you.

If you have autism let us know what will help you, and we will try and provide it as best as we can. For example, this could be:

- Moving to a quieter room
- Adjusting the lighting
- Following up the meeting with an email summary of what was discussed

To discuss your options and find out how we can support you, speak to your local service. You can find their contact information by using our Find a Service tool.

https://www.changegrowlive.org/local-support/find-a-service

We are a judgement-free zone 💜

This Transgender Day of Visibility we want to celebrate our transgender staff and those in recovery in the transgender c...
31/03/2026

This Transgender Day of Visibility we want to celebrate our transgender staff and those in recovery in the transgender community. 💜

We know that the transgender community faces discrimination and inequalities in treatment, such as:

- Greater mental health inequalities
- Lack of knowledge and understanding from healthcare workers
- Being refused treatment

We are a confidential, judgement-free zone. If you or someone you know is feeling anxious about accessing our service, we are here to support you. We’ll work with you and tailor our support to your needs.

Reach out to us for more information about how we support the transgender community, by calling 0161 823 6306 or email manchester@cgl.org.uk

Neurodiversity Celebration Week challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurodiversity while celebrating the ski...
17/03/2026

Neurodiversity Celebration Week challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurodiversity while celebrating the skills and talents of neurodivergent individuals.

At Change Grow Live, we understand that everyone is different. We pride ourselves on offering support that is tailored to you.

We are a judgement-free, inclusive space and are here to support you 💜

If you want to learn more about the groups and support we offer, please don’t hesitate to get in contact by calling 0161 823 6306 or emailing manchester@cgl.org.uk. A friendly member of our team will be happy to talk to you.

Today is National No Smoking Day 🚭If you’ve been thinking about quitting smoking, today could be a good opportunity to s...
11/03/2026

Today is National No Smoking Day 🚭

If you’ve been thinking about quitting smoking, today could be a good opportunity to start taking that step.

Stopping smoking can be difficult and cravings are common, but there are things that can help:

💨 Stop smoking products such as gum, patches or vapes can help manage cravings
🧠 Remind yourself why you want to quit - cravings will pass
🎯 Plan ahead for situations where you might be offered a cigarette

If you’ve tried to quit before and started smoking again, you’re not alone. Many people try a few times before stopping for good.

Support is available if you’re ready to quit.

Find out more about managing ni****ne cravings here:
https://www.changegrowlive.org/advice-info/find-advice-info/health-and-wellbeing/smoking/ni****ne-cravings

📣 Service Update from CGL ManchesterOur Carnarvon Street Hub is now permanently closed, but there’s no need to worry — y...
09/03/2026

📣 Service Update from CGL Manchester

Our Carnarvon Street Hub is now permanently closed, but there’s no need to worry — you can still get the support you need. Please continue to contact your Recovery Worker, and we will arrange a suitable alternative location for your appointments.

✨ Exciting news! ✨

We have a brand-new, purpose-built Hub opening soon in Harpurhey called North City Hive!

It’s due to open in the next few weeks — keep an eye on our page for updates, opening details, and everything you need to know.

If you need support or have any questions, you can reach us at:

📞 0161 823 6306
📧 manchester@cgl.org.uk

We’ll share more information as soon as dates are confirmed. Stay tuned!


💙 Employee Appreciation Day – Change Grow Live ManchesterTo our incredible Manchester team —Admin, Nurses, Line Managers...
06/03/2026

💙 Employee Appreciation Day – Change Grow Live Manchester

To our incredible Manchester team —

Admin, Nurses, Line Managers, Recovery Workers, CYP Workers, Prescribing Admin, Data Teams, Medics, HCAs, Intervention Workers, Project Managers, Senior Leaders, and every single person who keeps our services moving…

Today, we celebrate YOU.

Every call answered, every appointment made, every client supported, every prescription processed, every safeguarding conversation, every piece of data recorded, every clinical decision, every word of reassurance, every act of compassion — it all matters.

✨ You are the cogs that keep our services running.
✨ You ensure people receive support when they need it most.
✨ You change lives — every day — often in ways you don’t even realise.

No role is small.
No contribution goes unnoticed.
Everyone is valued. Everyone is appreciated.

Thank you for your resilience, empathy, teamwork, and commitment to the people and communities we serve.

Your hard work makes the difference.
Your dedication saves lives.
Your kindness builds hope.

From all of us — thank you for everything you do. 💙

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

🎤✨ Calling All Poets & Creative Writers in Recovery! ✨🎤Your voice matters — and we want to hear it.We’re excited to anno...
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. 💜

🌍✨ Happy Zero Discrimination Day! 🌍✨Today, we celebrate our beautiful diversity and the power of inclusion! Zero Discrim...
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.

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Change Grow Live is a national health and social care charity. Last year we helped over 3000 people in Manchester who needed help and support from substance misuse. We work in partnership with Acorn, Recovery Works, Emerging Futures and LGBT. If you want to change your life, we are here for you.