Recovery Connections

Recovery Connections is a peer-led, substance use recovery organisation based in Middlesbrough. Originally Hope North East, we were founded in 2008 by members of the local recovery community. In addition to having a presence in Middlesbrough, we also have teams in Gateshead, Stockton and Sunderland, working in partnership contracts. Our Middlesbrough-based rehab is rated CQC Outstanding.

In 2016, we made the decision to rebrand in recognition of the successful tender for the Abstinence and Recovery Service within Middlesbrough Recovering Together. Following a stakeholder consultation the name Recovery Connections.

In late 2019 we took over Middlesbrough based eatery, The Fork In The Road marking the beginning of our group of companies offering social enterprise opportunities; there are now four businesses within Recovery Connections Enterprises: The Fork in the Road, Bloom Florists, The Fork in the Road – Stage One and 131 The Venue. To find out more about this element of our work, visit the Social Enterprise tab.

We offer a range of opportunities that can help build recovery capital and achieve lasting positive change. We focus on individual strengths and have a ‘do with’ rather than a ‘do for’ approach to support. We believe in and support all pathways of recovery.