The Samaritans have reported a 25% increase in the number of calls to its helpline in August and September, compared to the same time period last year. They attribute the rise in calls to the stress and strain caused by the ongoing credit crunch. The Recovery Network which launched on November 5th 2007 is responding to this growing need by adding a new section to their social networking internet platform focusing on mental health. This area will include social networking and education for those suffering from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, self harming and obsessive compulsive disorder. The focus, consistent with TRN’s focus for addiction, will be to change the public’s perception and the stigma attached to mild to moderate mental health cases.
This division of the website is particularly pertinent considering today’s economic climate. As people are laid off and are forced to deal with the rise in the cost of living, more and more people are finding themselves unable to deal with their personal situation. This has lead to a significant rise in the number of people suffering from stress and mental health problems, not to mention the growing number turning to drink and drugs to escape their reality. The Recovery Network hopes that this will provide an online community and safe haven for like minded people affected by mild to moderate mental health problems to work through their issues. The Recovery Network will play a vital role for many in the months ahead and will help to support those who are suffering.
The Recovery Network provides real time education and social assistance to anyone affected by addiction. Currently, the website is helping to support an online community of over 3,000 registered members and receives more then 10,000 unique users a month. Its members consist of addicts wishing to confront their addiction for the first time, recovering addicts and the friends and family members of both.
The Recovery Network is the brainchild of Dan Butcher, a recovering cocaine addict who’s just be nominated for a tackling drugs changing lives award by the home office came close to losing everything because of his illness, and who as a result sought to find a way of helping other addicts who are not able to receive the same levels of treatment and assistance. Dan Butcher comments "I use to work in the city as a trader; it’s a stressful job by itself without the added worry that you’ll be made redundant or earn less money. Sadly, many people will use drugs as a release and wont’ be able to cope with the pressure. The Recovery Network isn’t only for those who an active addiction but also for those that are headed that way and need some assistance before it’s too late".
TRN’s members are able to remain anonymous and join online discussion forums, post video or text blogs, use the addiction specific chat rooms either via webcam, voice or text. In a similar fashion to platforms such as Facebook, each member is able to build their own support network of friends whether they are an addict, family member or friend. Dan wants to change the public’s perception of addiction, helping people to realise that it is an illness, not a weakness. He also recognises what he put his wife and children through during his addiction and has created a place where family and loved ones can turn for support and communicate with other family members in a similar situation.
The Recovery Network is designed to complement rather than replace existing therapy, and to raise awareness amongst family and friends, providing support for anyone who has a loved one suffering from addiction. More information can be found at:
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Samaritans is a confidential emotional support service for anyone in the UK and Ireland. The service is available 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
If you live outside of the UK and Ireland, visit to find your nearest helpline.
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