Recovery Writing Group at the Edge Cafe

What to expect?

The Recovery Writing Group is a safe, confidential group where you are able to express your thoughts, feelings and experiences through the power of written words. The group is suitable for those who are experiencing addiction or mental ill health, and those in recovery.

Writing can be a helpful tool to help people to refocus, see new perspectives, relieve anxiety and depression and improve confidence.

The group meets on Fridays 2.15 – 3.15pm. It is a hybrid group, meaning it runs in-person at the café in the Hayman room and online at the same time using a video conference screen so everyone can see and hear each other.

Zoom details:
Meeting ID - 882 5883 6870
Password – writing

You can attend as and when suits you without any booking or referral needed. It is best to join at the start of the session if you can, but not an problem if you are late. There is no need to stay until the end.

You should bring a pen and something to write on. No previous writing experience is needed.

You are welcome to bring someone with you, though they will be expected to participate.

What happens during the sessions?

When you arrive you will be welcomed by the facilitator, and invited to take a seat at the table if you are joining in person.

Each session starts with a brief check-in, then everyone writes individually in 3-4 minute blocks using prompts as a starting point for what ever comes up. You have the option of sharing your writing or you can choose not to. Only positive feedback is given. The group ends with a check-out.

More information

The EDGE Cafe is located on Mill Road in front of the Brookfield Hospital site. Parking is limited, but there is a Citi 2 bus stop nearby. The cafe area, Hayman room and toilet are all wheel chair accessible.

The EDGE Recovery Hub also offers other peer support and community groups which information on this can be found in the recovery hub folder in the café and on the Recovery Hub section of the Edge Cafe website.

The group is free to attend whether you attend in-person or on zoom.

Food and drink are available to purchase at the cafe.