CGL York

21/09/2026

Reach out in this city and you'll find support.

You don't have to be alone.

Pop into Chocolate & Co on Lowther Street, Visit the York In Recovery CIC hub on Wellington Row or come and see us on Blossom Street...

Take that first step and you'll find support at your shoulder walking with you all the way.


Change Grow Live City of York Council North Yorkshire Police - York

One small step ❤️

Addiction can be brutal.

It can be lonely. Frightening. Exhausting. It can leave people feeling as though there is no way out, and leave the people who care about them desperately wishing they knew how to help.

💙Today, we're feeling that particularly deeply 💙

So during Recovery Month, we just want to say this: If you're struggling, please reach out.

You don't have to have a plan.
You don't have to promise that everything will change tomorrow.
You don't even have to know what to say.
Just take one small step.
Tell someone. Ask for help. Walk through a door. Sit down and have a cuppa. Try again.
And if yesterday was a bad day, that doesn't mean today has to be.

At Chocolate & Co, we see the reality of addiction. We know recovery isn't simple or straightforward, and we know there can be setbacks along the way.

But we also see courage. Change. Second chances. And people rebuilding their lives one small step at a time.

Please don't struggle alone. ❤️

Sometimes reaching out is the first step.

25/08/2026

Don't forget that we're closed next Monday due to it being August Bank Holiday - where is the year going!!

If you need us get in touch this week or, of course, from Tuesday next week.

25/08/2026

We're looking for volunteers to join our team.

Click this link to be taken to our vacancies! 😊

https://volunteers-changegrowlive.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&searchRelation=keyword_all&searchLocation=-13773-York&mobile=false&width=1216&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=0&jun1offset=60

16/07/2026

A friend or family member suffering harm with problematic substance use, gambling harms & addiction?

What about you, your wellbeing & the impact it takes upon affected others?

We host a monthly support meeting for people to come together & share Experience Strength & Hope with each other.

09/07/2026

This will be followed by a blessing of the recovery hub. Now open for just over a year. An amazing resource in the centre of the city.

Come along if you are interested in learning more about the work of York In Recovery CIC - refreshments will be served afterwards in the Recovery Hub at 3 Wellington Row.

Change Grow Live City of York Council All Saints North Street, York York Minster

06/07/2026

It's alcohol awareness week - do you feel confident that your drinking is under control? No? - have others told you that you should think about how much you're drinking?

There is so much support available in the city - reach out and speak with people who understand.

If you're recovery curious get in touch with us or pop in to the York Community Recovery Hub at 3 Wellington Row in York (opposite the 'new' Aviva building next to the River under Lendal Bridge).

You do not have to walk your recovery path alone.



York In Recovery CIC Change Grow Live

30/06/2026

Get yourself there and enjoy the match with friends new and old!

The excitment of the World Cup can be had & enjoyed with sobriety in every respect.
We are doing it & proving it works!
Join us at Wellington Row on Wednesday when England play as part of the last 32 teams.
Bring it on.
ODAAT

18/06/2026

As part of our celebrations for Volunteers' Week (which was at the beginning of June) today we went out to try our hand at an escape room followed by Pizza.

A great time was had by all and, as you can see, being from Yorkshire we insisted on using up all but about 48 seconds of our allotted time. To do otherwise would have been a waste 😁

Time is the most precious thing we have - we are truly grateful to these lovely people for the time they give to us here at CGL in York.

Thank you!


Change Grow Live York CVS City of York Council

16/06/2026

So very grateful today for the group of enthusiastic and happy volunteers who brightened our day at Blossom Street. All from Aviva in York organised by York Cares

A great day spent doing some fantastic work on the garden getting it back ship shape after the winter. We can't overstate just how grateful we are.

Included a 'before' and 'after' shot

Thank you!


Change Grow Live Aviva York Cares