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Phoenix Futures

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We are a charity and housing association providing services for people affected by substance use.

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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A splash of colour for our National Specialist Family Service 🌈 Created by a resident, these murals welcome families who come through our doors. Visit next week's Open Houses event and see how our Sheffield service helps parents access treatment while staying with their children: zurl.co/gydl6
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
“I was adamant that I just wanted to go home.” Residential rehab isn't always where people expect to find hope. But for many, it's where recovery begins. Open Houses is your chance to see this for yourself. 🏠 Open the door to recovery: zurl.co/r6HsH #OpenHouses #Recovery
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
You are invited. 🏠 Last week we opened Ophelia House. This week, it’s New Oakwood Lodge in Derby. Come inside. Meet the people. See residential treatment for yourself. 🎟️ zurl.co/8RnfZ Step inside. See the difference.
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
“I leave Ophelia House as a new person, ready to live my best life.” Tomorrow, you can step inside Ophelia House as part of Open Houses, explore the service and discover what residential recovery really looks like. 📅 10 Sept 🎟️ Free - zurl.co/crv8t Step inside. See the difference.
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Meet Kerrin, Clinical Lead at our Wirral Residential Service. As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, she's passionate about improving access to support and helping people in recovery. Join us at our Open Houses event on 29 Sept to meet Kerrin and the team at Wirral Residential Service - zurl.co/KK5MG
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
What does residential rehabilitation look like? As part of Open Houses, we're opening our doors throughout September, inviting you to meet our communities and learn how we support people to rebuild their lives. Book now: zurl.co/8RiwY
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Today marks the start of #RecoveryMonth, it’s a time for us to celebrate the strength, courage and pride of our recovery community! Let’s continue to advocate for the thousands of people who are in need of support, and to end the stigma faced by people affected by drugs and alcohol.
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Amber, Registered Nurse at Phoenix Futures' Sheffield Family Residential Service, supports whole families through recovery, from maternity care to detoxes and children's health needs. Come meet Amber and the team at our Open House on 30 Sept and see what family recovery looks like - zurl.co/qSYqg 💜
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Every person lost to overdose was more than a statistic. They were someone who mattered, with people who loved them and a story worth remembering. 💜 Today, we remember. We challenge stigma. We support recovery. #IOAD2026 #25YearsStillNeeded #EndTheStigma #EndOverdose #RecoveryIsPossible
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
"I knew I needed rehab... I needed intensive, structured support." Come & hear from people like Abs on why rehab made such a difference in their recovery - book a place at our Open Houses events: zurl.co/JoWMo or read his story: zurl.co/e5Nn4
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Meet Megan, Admissions and Assessment Co-ordinator at our Wirral Residential Service. As part of Open Houses this September, you can meet Megan and the wider team and see first-hand how recovery happens every day at Phoenix. 📅 29 September 📍 Phoenix Futures Wirral Residential Service zurl.co/rIjLV
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
"I'm not sure how I ever lived before rehab." For Wezz, residential rehabilitation provided the time and space to process difficult experiences, learn more about herself and begin the healing process. Come and learn more about Phoenix Futures at our Open House events this September: zurl.co/GW9UX
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Why does residential rehab matter? Gary Rickwood, Senior Public Health Manager at Wirral Borough Council explains why. Visit a Phoenix Futures residential service during Open Houses this September to learn more: zurl.co/44qSt
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
What three words would you use to describe residential rehab? Watch the video, then let us know in the comments. Or better yet, come and see for yourself this September: zurl.co/t0hln Step inside. See the difference. #OpenHouses
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
What do you think of when you think of rehab? The reality may surprise you. 🔗 Discover more about Open Houses and find out how you can visit a residential treatment service this September: zurl.co/KQoWS Step inside. See the difference. #OpenHouses
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Around 1% of people in drug & alcohol treatment access state-funded residential rehabilitation each year. Residential rehab can play an important role in recovery but many have never seen inside a service or understood the support. This September, we invite you to see it yourself: zurl.co/tTKHx
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Proud to have joined the Learning Disabilities Festivals 2026, celebrating inclusion, visibility and the theme #DoYouSeeMe while connecting with communities across Essex and sharing resources that help people stay informed, supported and safe. #LearningDisabilities #Inclusion #Neurodiversity #Essex
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Richard shares his experience of rehab and recovery as part of Open Houses, a campaign helping people learn more about residential treatment services. 📽️ zurl.co/wyWY5 Find out more: zurl.co/eFV0K
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
This September, we'll be opening our doors 💜We're taking part in Open Houses, a national collaboration giving people the opportunity to visit residential rehab services & learn more about the role we play in supporting lasting change. Curious to learn more? We'd love to welcome you: zurl.co/Da37q
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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 14/07/2026
"Are we asking what's wrong with the person, or what's wrong with the system?" Stigma isn't just "out there" - it can be baked into policies, language and processes inside the very organisations trying to tackle it. Our latest blog on the Stigma-Free Toolkit. www.ias.org.uk/2026/07/14/s...
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Stigma isn’t only out there. It can be written into the way we work - Institute of Alcohol Studies
Stigma isn't just out there in public attitudes - it's often built into our own policies, language and systems. This piece asks whether we're brave enough to look inward and change what we find.
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
"Rehab is so important because it is the choice between life and death for so many people" Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe on why residential rehab matters 💜 We're proud to be part of this Open Houses collaboration, giving anyone the chance to see so what residential treatment is like:zurl.co/KnJMo
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
This September, Open Houses invites you inside residential treatment services. Meet the people behind recovery, ask questions, and see what rehab really looks like. Step inside. See the difference. 🔗 Find your nearest Open House: zurl.co/VhiYY
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
This week, we're encouraging everyone to: ✅ Learn more about alcohol-related harm ✅ Challenge misconceptions ✅ Check in with friends, family and colleagues ✅ Approach others with kindness and understanding
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Men’s Mental Health Week reminds us that talking helps. Check in on your mates and make space for honest conversations. No one should feel they have to face things alone. Let’s keep looking out for each other.
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Helen is a newly graduated Peer Mentor and has properly thrown herself into supporting the Futures Together team. She helps run a group, supports training and is building her confidence by speaking about her journey. Well done Helen. #volunteerweek
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
People facing multiple disadvantage are often pushed between services that treat each issue separately. Futures Together in Essex shows the impact of support that is persistent, flexible and built around real lives. Read the full article to see why this approach works. zurl.co/xR5HU
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Mike has made a real impact as a Peer Mentor Volunteer, from supporting groups to running Strength in Stories. We are chuffed to say he has now been hired as a HIU practitioner with Phoenix Futures. Big congratulations Mike. #VolunteerWeek
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
In Essex, peer mentor training started today! We had 8 attendees who will work through three weeks of training ready for their journey as peer mentor volunteers! Already, they are showing that they all have what it takes to support our services across Essex and we are very proud of them!
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Our volunteers bring kindness, time and lived experience that change lives. This week we celebrate every person who gives their energy to support others. You make Phoenix stronger.
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Pride is a celebration, a protest and a reminder that everyone deserves to live openly and safely. We stand with our LGBTQ+ colleagues, residents and communities today and every day.
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Eid al‑Adha Mubarak! A day of reflection, gratitude, and giving. Wishing you peace, joy, and blessings today and always. 🌙
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Sheffield Family Service marked National Children’s Gardening Week with a lovely gardening session. Residents and children tidied flowerbeds, planted herbs, potted sunflower seeds and began a sensory garden. Spots for carrots and tomatoes are ready for the weekend. A cheerful day for everyone 💚
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Russell Webster @russellwebster.com · 02/04/2026
What We Learned About England’s State-Funded Residential Rehab Extremely helpful research by @phoenixfutures.bsky.social www.phoenix-futures.org.uk/about-phoeni...
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What We Learned About England’s State-Funded Residential Rehab - Phoenix Futures
Over the last decade, England’s residential rehab sector has been quietly shrinking. Rehab placements have fallen by almost 50%, and the number of available services has declined by a similar proporti...
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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
🌿🤝 Nature supports us all, so we all have a part to play in looking after it. We’ve caught up with @phoenixfutures.bsky.social to see how they’re improving wellbeing and helping wildlife thrive 🦔 Explore how we can help your business embrace nature: pulse.ly/d0dppjhfud #WilderDerbyshire
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Access to treatment shouldn’t depend on a postcode. Our RhEST team works across London helping people experiencing homelessness get the support they’re so often blocked from. A new pathway showed what’s possible when services flex around real lives. Read the blog 👇 zurl.co/sBTxH
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Mental health is part of everyone’s story. This week we shine a light on support, compassion and understanding. No one should face their challenges alone.
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
We’re proud to share more of our recent CQC inspection at New Oakwood Lodge. Rated “Good” across all areas, with multiple areas of outstanding practice recognised, this reflects the compassion of our team - and the courage of the people we support throughout their recovery journeys: zurl.co/X8k1Q
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
We asked some of our staff members what harm reduction meant for them, swipe to read their responses! Everyone deserves support that keeps them safe, well and hopeful about what comes next. 💜 #InternationalHarmReductionDay #HarmReduction
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
This international Harm reduction day, we want to know what Harm reduction means to you? Everyone deserves support that keeps them safe, well and hopeful about what comes next. 💜 #InternationalHarmReductionDay #HarmReduction
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Big moment for our team 💜 New Oakwood Lodge has received a “Good” rating across all five CQC areas in its first inspection, with outstanding practice recognised throughout. We’re proud of the team and committed to continuing high-quality, person-centred care. Read more here: zurl.co/G7B5p
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Marking Earth Day with a moment of appreciation for the natural world around us. A reminder of our responsibility to protect it.
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Happy Vaisakhi to all who are celebrating from everyone at Phoenix Futures!
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Happy Easter from everyone at Phoenix Futures!
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Today we honour trans people everywhere. Their courage, their identity and their right to be seen and supported. At Phoenix, everyone deserves safety, dignity and a place to belong.
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
To everyone celebrating Eid, we wish you a day filled with love, laughter, and togetherness. 🌙✨ #EidMubarak #Blessings
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
For Mother's day, Harper House hosted a special Mother’s Day tea, bringing together the community for an afternoon of celebration 🍰🌸☕
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Why do so many people still die in Scotland from drug and alcohol related causes? Behind the statistics are preventable deaths and systems that too often fail people when they need help most. Read our latest blog here 👇 zurl.co/bsxGk
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
This International Women’s Day, we’re reflecting on the power of giving to gain. When we give support, compassion and understanding, we help create space for women to rebuild, recover and thrive. Today we celebrate the women who give so much of themselves to support others. 💜 #IWD2026
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Join the Women’s Treatment Working Group webinar on 11 March exploring how lived experience and role modelling in residential services is giving voice to marginalised women and strengthening care for all. Sign up here: zurl.co/SA8FZ #IWD #womeninrecovery #internationalwomensday
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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
International Women’s Day reminds us that safety and dignity must be non‑negotiable for every woman. Our new blog explains what needs to change. Read here: zurl.co/Oo4Fd #InternationalWomensDay #InspireInclusion #WomensRights #GenderEquality #WomenSupportingWomen #EndStigma #WomenInRecovery
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