Celebrate a Summer of Recovery

The Perth and Kinross Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) continues to support the recovery and engagement of people with lived experience of alcohol, drugs and mental health issues, and the programme for RecoverySummer 2025 aims to celebrate all aspects of recovery in the local area. 

On Friday 30 May, an all-day art and video showcase on the theme of recovery will be running at the Unity Cafe, at 240 High Street in Perth. All are welcome and entry to the showcase is free of charge. 

The following day, Saturday 31 May, a Recovery Gala Day will be held at the Birnam Day Centre on Muirhall Road, Perth from 11am to 3pm, with fun activities including music, face painting, 'skool sports' and barbecue food, alongside information from local support groups and organisations. 

During June, there will also be events for professionals who work with people dealing with addictions and mental health challenges: visual artist Mel Manchot will present her docudrama 'Stephen' at Perth Prison on Friday 6 June, which focusses on the titular character who seeks recovery from gambling and alcohol addictions. Members of a recovery group from Liverpool play the key roles in the film.  The following week, on Thursday 12 June, the Scottish Recovery Consortium, the national charity that supports, represents and connects recovery in all its forms will also be holding its first ever annual conference at Perth Concert Hall.  

Chair of the Integration Joint Board, Councillor Colin Stewart commented: "Recovery from addiction and mental health issues is an increasingly important element of the support provided by the Council and its partners through the Perth and Kinross Alcohol and Drug Partnership. I am sure the events coming up over the next few weeks will be valuable for both professionals working in the sector and for our local residents." 

Housing and Social Wellbeing Convener, Councillor Tommy McEwan said: "It is vital that we celebrate how local people and communities strive to improve their lives and recover from the impact of alcohol, drugs and other addictions, and mental health difficulties. I hope residents will come out and find out more about the support that is available in Perth and Kinross to make positive changes." 

For further information, please visit the Perth and Kinross Alcohol and Drug Partnership website.