Executive Member for Adult Social Services and Community Wellbeing, Cllr Alex Williams said: “The Council is committed to supporting and advising those who, for whatever reason, find themselves suffering from a drug or alcohol dependency.


By commissioning tailored, specialised services, we are able to ensure people receive the support they need at the time they need it. We also recognise that it is not only the person with the addiction that suffers, but their family and friends who often suffer the brunt of the problems associated with a dependency so work hard to ensure they know they can also get support.

To take the first steps towards recovery takes great courage and I would like to personally congratulate everyone who is currently on their personal recovery journey and encourage anyone currently suffering, to reach out for help. There is support out there, with professional people who will not judge, but are there to help.”

Trafford’s recovery events throughout September include:

Recovery in the Community open day
Wednesday 14 September, noon-2pm, Bridgewater House, Sale.
In addition to a wide range of partner agency information stalls promoting all the support and advice available in Trafford, there will also be arts, crafts and refreshments available.

‘Random Acts of Kindness’
Wednesday 21 September, from 2pm. Across Trafford
This second recovery event will involve handing out packs of basic items such as toothpaste, toothbrush, general information, a sandwich and a few sweets to homeless people. During the day there will also be opportunities for homeless people to pop along to just outside Stretford Mall from 2pm to help themselves from a rail of donated clothes.

AIM: Trafford, advice, recovery and treatment service for substance abuse, with their service user group ‘Recovery Voices’ will be inviting people to contribute to the ‘Inspiring Hope’ recovery board each Tuesday throughout September. This is aimed at encouraging individuals to make positive lifestyle changes.

Anyone wanting to know more about any of the planned activities, or services and support which is available across Trafford, can contact Greater Manchester West on 0161 358 0991