According 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: 6th November All of our charity shops and our two social enterprises are now closed until further notice. Update: 2nd November Our Watney Market and our Barking Road shops are now closed. The rest of our charity shops will close on Thursday 5th November. We…
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…
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