Faithworks Arch Recovery
Daily stability for your journey ahead
Problems relating to addiction, homelessness and destructive habits are growing. They can affect mental and physical wellbeing, of both the individual, and those around them.
We believe that, with someone to journey alongside, there is hope. Our Arch Recovery programme offers supported daily activities which create routine, offer practical and emotional support, friendship, purpose and help with access to services. Through our activities we regularly see and are able to celebrate progressive outcomes.
Our activities are hosted in safe spaces and positive community environments – both key elements to help individuals create a solid platform to progress from at their own pace. Referrals can be made by external agencies, in-house or individuals are able to self-refer.
We offer a range of support for those in addiction and those affected by someone else’s addiction under the banner of Faithworks Arch Recovery including:
- Purposeful activities throughout the week.
- Bespoke 1:1 support and action planning for the recovery journey with our team of support workers.
- Resources from the STAR (Steps to Active Recovery) charity such as the STAR Life Course and the STAR Life Support Group.
For more information phone 01202 429037 or email using the contact form below (please select Recovery from the subject drop down list).
Need help now?
If you are struggling with addiction or destructive habits you can phone:
- We Are With You: 01202 558855 (drugs & alcohol support in BCP)
- REACH 0800 0434656 (drugs & alcohol support in Dorset)
- Teen Challenge: 01202 805505
- FRANK: 0300 123 6600 – 24/7 confidential phone line (information on drugs), or see their website below.
Help and support from the Faithworks Recovery team
Arch Recovery: Activities
Routine, activity, support and friendship is essential for those recovering from addiction or homelessness. Hosted in safe spaces and in a positive community, our activities include:
- Weekly walking group
- Skills development and practical support at Staysafe
- Cafe socials
- Resilience and Recovery Day – including free toasties!
Find out more below or contact Georgia at the office on 01202 429037.
Arch Training: Practical Placements
Our Trainee programme is for those who are ready to move towards learning skills and increasing employability. We provide placements in our Carpenters Workshop, Storehouse and Gardening Teams. Following an initial eligibility assessment, we offer a 3-month trainee placement with a unique plan to learn practical and life skills, build confidence, and increase readiness for employment.
Our Carpenters Workshop makes high-quality recycled wooden products for our Doorstop Shop. Our garden team maintains the gardens of vulnerable older people and carers, and provides essential grounds maintenance for several local churches.
For more information phone Georgia on 07754 556848.
Arch Recovery: One to One Support
We take time to listen to your story and agree a plan with you to help you on your recovery journey. We will meet with you on a regular basis to ask how things are going. We will also celebrate any “landmarks” that you have seen such as improvements in mental or physical health, opportunities to volunteer or train, getting life admin sorted like bank accounts, or attending a course regularly. Even little victories can be huge successes.
We provide support with essential tasks such as managing benefits online, applying for ID, skills for life training, as well as access to support with recovery.
STAR Life Course
A free recovery course for those who are struggling with addictions. Based on the 12 steps model focusing on the mind, body and spirit. Suitable in helping to deal with any addiction or habit. Run in conjunction with a partner organisation, please call the office for more details.
Find out more below.
Other useful contact numbers
- National Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline – 0800 917 7650
- Narcotics Anonymous Helpline – 0300 999 1212
- Connections 24/7 (mental health) – 0800 6520190
- Samaritans 116123 or email jo@samaritans.org
- Shout Crisis Line – text “SHOUT” to 85258
- NHS 111 and ask to speak to a mental Health practitioner
- The Retreat, Bournemouth – 01202 584400 (Hahnemann House), face-to-face and virtual drop-ins, every day, 4.30pm-11.30pm
- Crisis and Home Treatment Response Team (East Dorset) – 01202 609821 (evenings and weekends)
Arch Recovery News & Events
Royal Visit to Faithworks Arch Carpentry Workshop
“In a modern and progressive society, everyone should have a safe and secure home, be treated with dignity and given the support they need. Through Homewards, I want to make this a reality
10 Years as Faithworks CEO: Ice buckets, the Unexpected & Simple Grace
“I have never written a budget before in between a comics emporium and a New Age shop.” – Alistair Doxat-Purser, CEO In my first week of working for Faithworks as the new
Volunteers’ Week: 1 – 7 June 2023
“You are the lifeblood of all that we do” – Alistair Doxat-Purser, CEO 285 volunteers enable us to run 5 Food Banks, our CMA debt advice and budget service, SMILE lone parent
Royal Visit to Faithworks Arch Carpentry Workshop
“In a modern and progressive society, everyone should have a safe and secure home, be treated with dignity and given the support they need. Through Homewards, I want to make this a reality
10 Years as Faithworks CEO: Ice buckets, the Unexpected & Simple Grace
“I have never written a budget before in between a comics emporium and a New Age shop.” – Alistair Doxat-Purser, CEO In my first week of working for Faithworks as the new
Volunteers’ Week: 1 – 7 June 2023
“You are the lifeblood of all that we do” – Alistair Doxat-Purser, CEO 285 volunteers enable us to run 5 Food Banks, our CMA debt advice and budget service, SMILE lone parent
Invest in a Home
We partner with Hope into Action to provide homes for those escaping homelessness. Local investors buy a property and then lease it to Faithworks; working alongside local churches individuals or families to build a home, friendships and find confidence for the future.
