The Abbington Community marks two years on Saturday 23rd May. Former clients, current clients, families, and the team gather at Abbington House from 12pm.
On Saturday 23rd May, former clients, current clients, families, and the team are gathering at Abbington House for the second anniversary of the community. The event runs from 12pm to 4pm.
For many people, recovery can feel uncertain after treatment ends. The community exists so people stay connected — to each other, to the team, and to a place that still knows them.
What two years has meant
Abbington House was founded by Greg Georghiou in 2023, and the community itself began the following year as former clients started returning to the centre and staying in touch with the team.
The aim then was the same as it is now — small numbers, a team that knows each person, treatment that adapts to the individual, and connection that continues after the residential stay ends.
The Abbington Community has grown steadily over those two years. People who completed treatment in the first months still come back. Newer alumni are part of it now too.
The community is what people return to, what holds them through difficult periods after discharge, and what helps recovery stay alongside them rather than behind them.
Introducing RecoveryPath
At this year’s event, we’re launching RecoveryPath — a community app designed to help people stay connected to Abbington after treatment ends.
RecoveryPath gives former clients access to upcoming events, ways to stay in touch with the team, and regular wellbeing check-ins that help the community stay connected after treatment.
Chris will introduce RecoveryPath during the event.
The programme
- 12:15 — Welcome from Michael Garnham
- 12:25 — Introduction to RecoveryPath, by Chris
- 12:30 — Lunch
- 1:30 — Greg speaks
- 1:40 — Mikey speaks
- 2:15 — Guest speaker: Jane
- 2:50 — Guest speaker: Clare
- 3:25 — Guest speakers: Milo and his dad, Jeff
- 3:50 — Closing words from Michael Garnham
