SUPPORT
groups
Discover Manchester-based groups offering support for substance use. Connect with others who understand your chemsex journey, gain insights, and find a community for positive change. These groups are open to anyone looking to make changes and connect with like-minded individuals on a similar path.
This video provides information for groups by LGBT Foundation.
Ready for the Weekend
Every Friday, 7pm - 8pm
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Online peer support and social space to meet with others at a triggering time and start the weekend out well.
Online Zoom group - email reach@mft.nhs.uk for more info and to sign up.
Here & Now
Every Tuesday, 6-7:30pm
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For all LGBTQ+ people who are looking to make changes around substance use. Peer support space, facilitated by people with lived experience.
Just pop along - no sign up needed.
Fairbairn House, 2nd floor
72 Sackville Street
M1 3NJ
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Email Recovery@lgbt.foundation for more info and to be added to the mailing list.
Chemsafe
Second and Last Wednesday of the Month.
6-7:30pm
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Themed group with information, discussion and activities including, meditation & mindfulness, Acupuncture, Family & friends, Online Safety, Consent, Sober sex.
Just pop along - or join via Zoom.
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Fairbairn House, 2nd floor
72 Sackville Street
M1 3NJ
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Email Chemsex@lgbt.foundation for more info.
SMART Recovery
Every Thursday, 6-7:30pm
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A group using SMART tools which are based in cognitive behavioral therapy.
https://smartrecovery.org.uk/
Just pop along - or join via Zoom.
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Fairbairn House, 2nd floor
72 Sackville Street
M1 3NJ
Email Recovery@lgbt.foundation for more info and to be added to the mailing list.
Wellbeing Walk
2nd Wednesday of every month,
10:30am-2pm
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At various parks around Manchester.
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A very relaxed paced walk, to get outdoors and meet others in recovery outside of a traditional group setting and connect with nature.
Email Recovery@lgbt.foundation for more info and to sign up.
12 Step
There are also a range of 12 step groups across the city - e.g. Crystal Meth Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous groups - including some LGBT specific ones.