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Dot Smith

Member at Large

Dot is  CEO of Recovery Connections, a Lived Experience Recovery Organisation based in Middlesbrough and across the North East. She has worked in mental health and addiction support services for 40 years. Dot is a Winston Churchill Fellow having researched  Collegiate Recovery and started the UK’s first Collegiate Recovery programme in 2017. She was the recipient of the prestigious North East charity Leader of the Year Award in 2021. Dot recognises and champions that “Recovery isn’t just about our current physical or mental health, it’s about social happiness and independence, safety and security”. So, being able to create opportunities for people wanting to get their lives back on track, stay well and thrive is so important. 

Email: [email protected]

**Supporting Our Collegiate Recovery Programs Affected by Hurricane Helene**

 

To our friends and colleagues affected by Hurricane Helene. We know that Hurricane Helene has caused immense challenges for some collegiate recovery programs, and we are here to offer our support. If your program has been impacted, please do not hesitate to reach out when the time is right for you. We are committed to supporting our community, staff, and students - whether that's with resources or simply someone to listen. 

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