York in Recovery hold forum meetings every six weeks. Here are our members………
Martina Stuart
Chair of YiR
Jason Meek
Deputy Chair of YiR
Leigh Bell
Working as part of City of York Council Public Health Team, I have been working in the substance misuse field for over 21 years and now work as strategic lead for substance misuse with a special interest in developing Recovery here in the City. I am a friend of recovery and feel that recovery is not only good for the individual but also good for all of us, the more we develop and grow the supportive community of recovery the more we all benefit.
Andy Ryan
The representative for Changing Lives who act as treasurer for the group. I am the Manager of the community abstinent programme and believe that whilst there is always more than meets the eye with everyone we meet, compassion and community are vital ingredients in the healing process for anyone and all who are affected by addiction.
Carol Thomas
Independent member of YiR assisting the development of the group.
Pam Wallace
Recovery Builder.
Helen Cox
I look after the YiR website and social media. I am also a member of the recovery community.
Lysanne Copestake
I am a member of the recovery community.
John Cooper
I work at Lifeline as a Team Leader. I have worked in the addiction field for 15 years after being a service user previously.
