For someone struggling with addiction, community is a big part of being in recovery. Since the coronavirus outbreak began and social distancing became normal, recovery has become more challenging. This is part of a series of reflections on these recovery during lockdown. Mr Pandemic 2020 It is just…
Read MoreAt SCT we run a variety of programs for people recovering from addiction. Since London became the centre of the national Covid 19 crisis, we have had to adapt or temporarily close these services. Meanwhile, common challenges people encounter on the path to recovery…
Read MoreThank you SCT for these moments I can share Thank you for the effort, and how the staff all care. A phone call in the day or a phone call late at night You got me through my hard times when I don’t wanna fight. Lock down isn’t…
Read MoreFor someone struggling with addiction, community is a big part of being in recovery. Since the coronavirus outbreak began and social distancing became normal, recovery has become more challenging. This is part of a series of stories reflecting on these new challenges during lockdown. Untitled As I…
Read MoreFor someone struggling with addiction, community is a big part of being in recovery. Since the coronavirus outbreak began and social distancing became normal, recovery has become more challenging. This is part of a series of stories reflecting on these new challenges during lockdown. I am attending…
Read MoreAccording to Alcoholics Anonymous, since the outbreak calls to the AA helpline have gone up by 22%, and use of its chat service has increased by almost a third. So, how are people in recovery coping under lockdown? Read our first story about life in lockdown. Lockdown during…
Read MoreUpdate: 5th August All of our charity shops are now back open as normal, with the following opening hours: Watney Market, Chrisp Street, Aldgate East, and Barking Road Open Monday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm Sunday: Closed Bethnal Green and Leytonstone Monday – Sunday: 10am…
Read MoreCEO Steve Coles statement We take the physical and mental wellbeing of our staff, residents and people who use our services very seriously, and we will continue to do so throughout this challenging and unusual time. SCT is taking active measures to protect its…
Read MoreSCT has partnered with Shoreditch designer to launch an exclusive bag for SCT supporters. For as little as £12 a month, anyone can now become a Recovery Champion and receive a limited-edition Ally Capellino Recovery Tote bag hand printed by people in recovery from addiction. Born out of a…
Read MoreHow gardening can be the best therapy. It was last autumn that we first welcomed our gardening tutor, Julia Durbin, to SCT. The trees in our gardens had just started turning a burnt orange and people were still lounging in the grass enjoying the last of the year’s warmth. St…
Read MoreSCT has published its 2019 Annual Report highlighting the impact of our work with people tackling homelessness and addiction. Our annual report is a review of the year and includes a summary of our financial statements. This year we’ve had so many wonderful highlights. Our Drop-in saw over 590…
Read MoreGary Davidge, our Homeless Drop-in manager, talks to us about the state of homelessness, the increase in homeless deaths and the people we have lost this year. How long have you been with SCT? What changes have you seen over this period? I have been working at SCT in…
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