Phoenix Futures
@phoenixfutures.bsky.social
We are a charity and housing association providing services for people affected by substance use.
For Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week, Tammy shares her story from Ophelia House.
Her voice is a powerful reminder of why awareness, compassion and specialist support matter.
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Her voice is a powerful reminder of why awareness, compassion and specialist support matter.
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Tammy
Tammy bravely reflects on her journey through domestic violence and substance use, sharing how finding safety and support at Ophelia House became a turning p...
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February 6, 2026 at 2:44 PM
For Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week, Tammy shares her story from Ophelia House.
Her voice is a powerful reminder of why awareness, compassion and specialist support matter.
zurl.co/UM6Pu
Her voice is a powerful reminder of why awareness, compassion and specialist support matter.
zurl.co/UM6Pu
Women facing drug or alcohol dependence often experience trauma, domestic abuse and stigma, yet there are no women‑only detox centres in the UK. Via is creating The Elms to change this.
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#BuildTheElms #WomenInRecovery #WomenSupportingWomen #SafeSpaceForWomen #TeamVia
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#BuildTheElms #WomenInRecovery #WomenSupportingWomen #SafeSpaceForWomen #TeamVia
February 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Women facing drug or alcohol dependence often experience trauma, domestic abuse and stigma, yet there are no women‑only detox centres in the UK. Via is creating The Elms to change this.
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#BuildTheElms #WomenInRecovery #WomenSupportingWomen #SafeSpaceForWomen #TeamVia
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#BuildTheElms #WomenInRecovery #WomenSupportingWomen #SafeSpaceForWomen #TeamVia
As part of Sexual Abuse & Violence Awareness Week, we're asking what can we do to help women too afraid to speak out? Up to 83% of partner abuse goes unreported. Fear, shame and disbelief keep survivors silent, and trauma often leads to self-medicating, creating barriers to support.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:06 PM
As part of Sexual Abuse & Violence Awareness Week, we're asking what can we do to help women too afraid to speak out? Up to 83% of partner abuse goes unreported. Fear, shame and disbelief keep survivors silent, and trauma often leads to self-medicating, creating barriers to support.
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Today marks the start of Sexual Abuse & Violence Awareness Week.
For many survivors, the trauma doesn’t end when the abuse stops. Some cope using drugs or alcohol — not as a failure, but as a response to trauma. Stigma too often blocks access to the support they deserve.
#SexualAbuseAwarenessWeek
For many survivors, the trauma doesn’t end when the abuse stops. Some cope using drugs or alcohol — not as a failure, but as a response to trauma. Stigma too often blocks access to the support they deserve.
#SexualAbuseAwarenessWeek
February 3, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Today marks the start of Sexual Abuse & Violence Awareness Week.
For many survivors, the trauma doesn’t end when the abuse stops. Some cope using drugs or alcohol — not as a failure, but as a response to trauma. Stigma too often blocks access to the support they deserve.
#SexualAbuseAwarenessWeek
For many survivors, the trauma doesn’t end when the abuse stops. Some cope using drugs or alcohol — not as a failure, but as a response to trauma. Stigma too often blocks access to the support they deserve.
#SexualAbuseAwarenessWeek
Reducing harm, saving lives. Since 2022 our Drug Related Death Strategy ‘Hope and Opportunity’ has guided actions to prevent deaths and serious harm. With a psychosocial focus aligned to harm reduction, we’re adapting to new risks. Read the full report here…
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February 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Reducing harm, saving lives. Since 2022 our Drug Related Death Strategy ‘Hope and Opportunity’ has guided actions to prevent deaths and serious harm. With a psychosocial focus aligned to harm reduction, we’re adapting to new risks. Read the full report here…
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In Derby City, the Prescription Only Medication Support (POMS) service is challenging stigma around opioid use. With lived experience, education and compassionate care, Paul Hemsil and the team are reshaping how patients and professionals approach prescription drug use. Full report...
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January 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM
In Derby City, the Prescription Only Medication Support (POMS) service is challenging stigma around opioid use. With lived experience, education and compassionate care, Paul Hemsil and the team are reshaping how patients and professionals approach prescription drug use. Full report...
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Phoenix has always tackled substance use stigma. At HMP Wayland, a Stigma Committee of staff and people with lived experience leads campaigns to challenge misconceptions, promote respectful language and encourage help‑seeking. Read the full report here…
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January 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Phoenix has always tackled substance use stigma. At HMP Wayland, a Stigma Committee of staff and people with lived experience leads campaigns to challenge misconceptions, promote respectful language and encourage help‑seeking. Read the full report here…
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Alison shares how she arrived at Ophelia House feeling unsure, awkward and daunted, and how the support, structure and closeness of the women’s community helped her settle, grow and see it as her best chance for change. Read the full story here…
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January 14, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Alison shares how she arrived at Ophelia House feeling unsure, awkward and daunted, and how the support, structure and closeness of the women’s community helped her settle, grow and see it as her best chance for change. Read the full story here…
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Trauma responsive services are our standard. We focus on emotional safety, trust, empowerment and choice. Trained staff creating psychologically informed environments. Feedback processes place people in control and clear communication helps rebuild trust. Read the report here...
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January 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Trauma responsive services are our standard. We focus on emotional safety, trust, empowerment and choice. Trained staff creating psychologically informed environments. Feedback processes place people in control and clear communication helps rebuild trust. Read the report here...
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Improved care for women’s health is at the heart of our services. From enhanced breast‑feeding support and prioritising smear tests, to reviewing post‑natal care and offering bonding sessions, we work with local health partners to ensure women’s needs are recognised and supported.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Improved care for women’s health is at the heart of our services. From enhanced breast‑feeding support and prioritising smear tests, to reviewing post‑natal care and offering bonding sessions, we work with local health partners to ensure women’s needs are recognised and supported.
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Wishing all our friends, supporters and partners a very happy and healthy 2026 - from all of us at Phoenix Futures.
#HappyNewYear2026
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December 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Wishing all our friends, supporters and partners a very happy and healthy 2026 - from all of us at Phoenix Futures.
#HappyNewYear2026
#HappyNewYear2026
Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas! From all of us at Phoenix Futures ❄️
A special thank you to the children at our National Specialist Family Service for designing this year's Christmas card 🎄
A special thank you to the children at our National Specialist Family Service for designing this year's Christmas card 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas! From all of us at Phoenix Futures ❄️
A special thank you to the children at our National Specialist Family Service for designing this year's Christmas card 🎄
A special thank you to the children at our National Specialist Family Service for designing this year's Christmas card 🎄
This Christmas, we’re sharing Charlotte’s story 💛
When she reached out for help, she was full of fear for herself and her child. At Harper House, she found family-focused support that helped rebuild stability, trust and safety.
Read her story: zurl.co/TSHaO
When she reached out for help, she was full of fear for herself and her child. At Harper House, she found family-focused support that helped rebuild stability, trust and safety.
Read her story: zurl.co/TSHaO
December 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
This Christmas, we’re sharing Charlotte’s story 💛
When she reached out for help, she was full of fear for herself and her child. At Harper House, she found family-focused support that helped rebuild stability, trust and safety.
Read her story: zurl.co/TSHaO
When she reached out for help, she was full of fear for herself and her child. At Harper House, she found family-focused support that helped rebuild stability, trust and safety.
Read her story: zurl.co/TSHaO
Too often, the wider treatment system views parents individually, regardless of whether they have care of their children. We want to see parents recognised, valued and supported in their parental responsibilities and relationships. Read more in our Impact report here...
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December 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Too often, the wider treatment system views parents individually, regardless of whether they have care of their children. We want to see parents recognised, valued and supported in their parental responsibilities and relationships. Read more in our Impact report here...
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In 2024 we set ourselves a clear objective: reduce the barrier to treatment faced by women. Too often, male dominated environments have shaped services that fail to meet gender specific needs. Our impact report highlights this important issue, follow the link to read more.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
In 2024 we set ourselves a clear objective: reduce the barrier to treatment faced by women. Too often, male dominated environments have shaped services that fail to meet gender specific needs. Our impact report highlights this important issue, follow the link to read more.
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In January 2025 we were delighted to be able to add services in Aberdeen and
Aberdeenshire to our network of services, It’s a key milestone in our commitment to widening access and designing services that meet the needs of local communities.
Find the full case study on page 11: zurl.co/a43Z7
Aberdeenshire to our network of services, It’s a key milestone in our commitment to widening access and designing services that meet the needs of local communities.
Find the full case study on page 11: zurl.co/a43Z7
December 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
In January 2025 we were delighted to be able to add services in Aberdeen and
Aberdeenshire to our network of services, It’s a key milestone in our commitment to widening access and designing services that meet the needs of local communities.
Find the full case study on page 11: zurl.co/a43Z7
Aberdeenshire to our network of services, It’s a key milestone in our commitment to widening access and designing services that meet the needs of local communities.
Find the full case study on page 11: zurl.co/a43Z7
🎅 Our Glasgow team joined the city’s Santa Dash this weekend, spreading festive cheer while raising awareness of our work. It was a brilliant way to come together, celebrate the season and show community spirit. Well done to everyone who took part!
December 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
🎅 Our Glasgow team joined the city’s Santa Dash this weekend, spreading festive cheer while raising awareness of our work. It was a brilliant way to come together, celebrate the season and show community spirit. Well done to everyone who took part!
65% of the women accessing Phoenix residential services have experienced domestic violence. It’s a stark reminder of the realities many women carry with them long before they reach our doors.
Visit our resource page here: zurl.co/EY3Q8
#16daysofactivism #16days #endgenderbasedviolence #endvawg
Visit our resource page here: zurl.co/EY3Q8
#16daysofactivism #16days #endgenderbasedviolence #endvawg
December 5, 2025 at 10:27 AM
65% of the women accessing Phoenix residential services have experienced domestic violence. It’s a stark reminder of the realities many women carry with them long before they reach our doors.
Visit our resource page here: zurl.co/EY3Q8
#16daysofactivism #16days #endgenderbasedviolence #endvawg
Visit our resource page here: zurl.co/EY3Q8
#16daysofactivism #16days #endgenderbasedviolence #endvawg
📢 We’re pleased to share our latest Impact Report
Read the key highlights and the full report here: zurl.co/hO1R6
Read the key highlights and the full report here: zurl.co/hO1R6
December 4, 2025 at 10:46 AM
📢 We’re pleased to share our latest Impact Report
Read the key highlights and the full report here: zurl.co/hO1R6
Read the key highlights and the full report here: zurl.co/hO1R6
A massive thank you to Blenheim Palace who have donated a tree to Ophelia House. It has made such a difference to the atmosphere - a perfect way to get in the Christmas Spirit!
December 4, 2025 at 8:21 AM
A massive thank you to Blenheim Palace who have donated a tree to Ophelia House. It has made such a difference to the atmosphere - a perfect way to get in the Christmas Spirit!
Today is a very special day as we celebrate 20 years of Phoenix delivering services at HMP Pentonville!
A huge thank you to our dedicated staff, our partners in the prison, and everyone who has contributed to this work over the last two decades.
A huge thank you to our dedicated staff, our partners in the prison, and everyone who has contributed to this work over the last two decades.
December 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Today is a very special day as we celebrate 20 years of Phoenix delivering services at HMP Pentonville!
A huge thank you to our dedicated staff, our partners in the prison, and everyone who has contributed to this work over the last two decades.
A huge thank you to our dedicated staff, our partners in the prison, and everyone who has contributed to this work over the last two decades.
We’re pleased to see our latest blog featured by @The Big Issue.
Stigma around domestic abuse and substance use continues to prevent too many women from asking for help.
You can read the article here: zurl.co/tEtFb
#TheBigIssue #endgenderbasedviolence #16daysofactivism #endvawg
Stigma around domestic abuse and substance use continues to prevent too many women from asking for help.
You can read the article here: zurl.co/tEtFb
#TheBigIssue #endgenderbasedviolence #16daysofactivism #endvawg
Judgement kills: Why we must end the stigma against women experiencing abuse
Rachael Clegg calls for people to address the significant shame and stigma women experiencing domestic abuse face.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We’re pleased to see our latest blog featured by @The Big Issue.
Stigma around domestic abuse and substance use continues to prevent too many women from asking for help.
You can read the article here: zurl.co/tEtFb
#TheBigIssue #endgenderbasedviolence #16daysofactivism #endvawg
Stigma around domestic abuse and substance use continues to prevent too many women from asking for help.
You can read the article here: zurl.co/tEtFb
#TheBigIssue #endgenderbasedviolence #16daysofactivism #endvawg
Around 30% of women have experienced domestic abuse. Behind every number is someone who deserves safety and support.
Visit our resource page here: zurl.co/7J6pm
#16Days #16DaysOfActivism #EndGenderBasedViolence #EndVAWG
Visit our resource page here: zurl.co/7J6pm
#16Days #16DaysOfActivism #EndGenderBasedViolence #EndVAWG
November 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Around 30% of women have experienced domestic abuse. Behind every number is someone who deserves safety and support.
Visit our resource page here: zurl.co/7J6pm
#16Days #16DaysOfActivism #EndGenderBasedViolence #EndVAWG
Visit our resource page here: zurl.co/7J6pm
#16Days #16DaysOfActivism #EndGenderBasedViolence #EndVAWG
For the 16 Days of Activism, we’re focusing on the stigma women, especially mothers, face when seeking support. Over 65% of women in our residential services have experienced violence. We’ll be sharing resources and survivor voices throughout the 16 Days. #16Days #EndTheStigma
November 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
For the 16 Days of Activism, we’re focusing on the stigma women, especially mothers, face when seeking support. Over 65% of women in our residential services have experienced violence. We’ll be sharing resources and survivor voices throughout the 16 Days. #16Days #EndTheStigma
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"As we continue to build partnerships across Scotland, we remain committed to creating spaces where recovery can take root and flourish."
@phoenixfutures.bsky.social's Rachel Hudson writes about their Recovery through Nature project and 'the restorative power of the outdoors'🌲
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@phoenixfutures.bsky.social's Rachel Hudson writes about their Recovery through Nature project and 'the restorative power of the outdoors'🌲
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Member Spotlight: Phoenix Futures on the ‘Restorative Power of the Outdoors’ | Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland
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November 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
"As we continue to build partnerships across Scotland, we remain committed to creating spaces where recovery can take root and flourish."
@phoenixfutures.bsky.social's Rachel Hudson writes about their Recovery through Nature project and 'the restorative power of the outdoors'🌲
🔗 bit.ly/4ibD5yh
@phoenixfutures.bsky.social's Rachel Hudson writes about their Recovery through Nature project and 'the restorative power of the outdoors'🌲
🔗 bit.ly/4ibD5yh