Change Grow Live Southampton

Pride Month transcends borders. From New York to Tokyo, from Sydney to London, we stand united! 🌎 Spread love, be kind, and celebrate the beautiful tapestry of humanity. 🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #LoveIsLove #Pride2024 #EqualityForAll

Hello all , please see below image of our opening hours for the upcoming easter holidays. @CGLSouthampton

This #LGBTQHistoryMonth, we honour LGBTQ+ staff at Change Grow Live & other health care settings, and LGBTQ+ people in recovery. Their health care journey has been complex and challenging, and they still face inequalities. Learn about LGBTQ+ History month:bit.ly/3w1SOMz

Hello Everyone its Dry January please follow this link for helpful tips alcoholchange.org.uk/help-and-suppo…

Merry Christmas! from the CGL team and volunteers please see our opening hours below.

Coping at Christmas, please see all the available services over the Christmas period.

Today marks World AIDS Day 2023. Let’s stand together in solidarity, raise awareness, and support those affected. Education is key in the fight against HIV/AIDS #WorldAIDSDay #EndTheStigma #RockTheRibbon @NAT_AIDS_Trust

⚠ Drug Alert: Contaminated Heroin and potentially Crack Cocaine Various drug wrappings including heroin and crack cocaine have been seized & tested at the scene of an overdose in Hastings. (1/4)

It’s recovery month! Throughout September, we'll be sharing stories, tips, and celebrating your recovery journey. Whether you’re just getting started, or have been in it for a while, we want to celebrate you and your achievements. #RecoveryMonth

⚠Priority #DrugAlert: In the past couple of weeks, the number of overdoses have been unusually high among people who use drugs, primarily heroin, across parts of the country. Heroin, oxycodone pills and Xanax powder has been discovered to be extra strong.

⚠Priority #DrugAlert: In the past couple of weeks, the number of overdoses have been unusually high among people who use drugs, primarily heroin, across parts of the country. Heroin, oxycodone pills and Xanax powder has been discovered to be extra strong.

Today is #WorldHepatitisDay Hep C is a virus that damages the liver. Don’t wait until its too late take action now TEST – TREAT - CURE GET TESTED WITH CGL TODAY! #BeFreeOfHepC #HepCULater

Tomorrow is #WorldHepatitisDay Did you know 95% who complete Hep C treatment successfully clear the virus? If you’re working with people who could be at risk is your knowledge up to date? Are you doing everything you can? See our tips below. #BeFreeOfHepC #HepCULater

Over the years hep C treatment has changed. It’s now a course of tablets 8-16 wks long with very few side effects. If you’re working with people at risk, check your knowledge and TEST-TREAT-CURE. Together we can eliminate hep C! #WorldHepatitisDay #BeFreeOfHepC #HepCULater

Testing of heroin has shown that they have been mixed with a dangerous synthetic opiate called Nitazene. Nitazenes may be 100 x more potent than heroin and can be at least as potent as fentanyl. Nitazene's have also been found in drugs sold as oxycodone pills and Xanax powder.

Last week @SouthamptonCC published the Tobacco, Alcohol and Drug Strategy for the next 5 years. We are really pleased that they have included some of the art from our very own CGL recovery exhibition. Please take a look: southampton.gov.uk/media/nr1n15hp…

@nolimitshelp COSMO group supports young people aged 11-18 who are affected by the substance use of their friends or family. COSMO offers a safe space for you to relax, have fun and meet other people. To find out more, call on 02380 224 224 or email enquiries@nolimitshelp.org.uk

Our allotment is looking very beautiful in this winter frost at the moment! If you fancy doing some gardening, feel free to join us at Sandhurs Road Allotments on Wednesday mornings at 10am.

@s_smokefree are at @CGLSouthampton this afternoon and Konrad has seen his Carbon-monoxide reading drop from 11ppm to 0ppm and used the money saved to buy himself a air fryer

The lovely ladies from our women's group enjoyed their Christmas party this week and entertainment from Southampton Salty Sea Dogs! We at Change Grow Live Southampton also want to say a massive thank you to everyone that helped to plan this event and specifically to Jacqui White.