Hampshire
Active Recovery Community
What is Hampshire
Active Recovery Community?
• Peer-led recovery community
• Developed in 2013/14
• Members in recovery from substance
misuse and alcohol problems
• Currently a constituted Community
Group
• Working towards independent
charitable status
Four ‘Arms’
Our Overall Aim
• Help people on their recovery journey
• Be visible role models for recovery
• Show that recovery is both attractive
and achievable
• Provide a seamless transition from
treatment services into recovery
Our Mission Statement
To empower an all-inclusive Recovery Community.
Offering help, support and guidance for those
wishing to develop and progress in life long
Recovery. Defeating addiction and contributing to
our communities through individual effort and
mutual support. Affecting change, breaking down
prejudice and stigma, and showing that Recovery is
possible by offering activities, support and a voice
throughout Hampshire.
Our Values
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We support many pathways to recovery
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We show a commitment by all putting a face and voice on
recovery in Hampshire
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We have the courage to do what is right
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We promote the sustainability of a drug and crime free
lifestyle
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We show a willingness to be of service to others
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We show a positive regard for others, especially the
vulnerable
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We try to have diversity and inclusion in all that we do
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We endeavour to be non-judgmental in all that we do
Our Organisational Structure
Local ARC Branches
• Made up of an elected steering
committee and branch members
• Weekly Recovery Forum held with
attendance expected
• Co-ordinate and deliver a range of
community activities and initiatives for
people in recovery or working towards
recovery
ARC Management
Committee
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Represents Hampshire Active Recovery
Community overall
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Umbrella body for all members and
decisions that affect the whole organisation
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Made up of elected branch members
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Responsibilities include new innovations,
governance, finances and grievances
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Monthly meeting with attendance expected
Hierarchy and Decision
Making
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All ARC members considered equal
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Local decisions made as a group at Branch
Forums
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Decisions affecting ARC as a whole
discussed at Management Committee
Branch Recovery Forums
Fareham & Gosport
Winchester
Eastleigh
Basingstoke
Havant
New Forest
Andover
Hart & Rushmoor
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Criteria for ARC Membership
• Not currently be misusing drugs, alcohol or
prescription medication
• Be 18 years of age or over
• Support the aims, values and mission of ARC
• Agree to abide by ARC policies
• Be afiliated to an ARC Branch
• Agree to attend ARC Recovery Forums
regularly
Current Projects and Activities
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What do I get from ARC Membership
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What can I give as an ARC Member
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