Active in Recovery CIO

Who we are

About Active in Recovery

Active in Recovery (AiR) is an innovative charity whose mission is to provide creative, educational and therapeutic activities to support sustained recovery from substance and alcohol misuse for people in East Sussex. We also support people with dual diagnosis mental health issues, and their carers and supporters. AiR was initially created as a peer support project and after two and a half years in operation has now established itself as an independent charity with a remit to cover the whole of East Sussex. We offer a variety of services and activities, including creative workshops, relaxation and touch therapies, access to counselling, educational workshops, and unusual, exhilarating sporting events.

Active in Recovery Vision, Mission, Values

Vision

That everyone affected by alcohol and substance misuse have access to effective holistic treatment programmes to ensure a full and sustainable recovery.

Mission

To support sustainable recovery from alcohol and substance use for individuals and their supporters in East Sussex through creative, educational and therapeutic activities.

Values

We are committed to the following values:

Being client focused

Offering confidential, non-judgemental support

Empowerment for clients, staff and volunteers

Focus on physical and emotional wellbeing

Offering appropriate and boundaried support services

Commitment to equal opportunities and that services are available to anyone who meets the referral criteria