Join us this September as we celebrate International Recovery Month in Haringey – a time to honour the achievements, creativity and power of recovery communities.
All events are open to the public and are completely free. We hope there is something for everyone.
Public events during International Recovery Month
Wellbeing Walks across Haringey
Every Monday
Haringey Wellbeing Walks are free and led by trained walk leader volunteers, offering group walks across Haringey’s parks and green spaces.
For more information, see Wellbeing walks – Lordship Recreation Ground (Mondays).
EmpowerHerHaringey Women's Collective – Nurture Yourself
Thursday 4 September
Join Ilaine Solanke for a self-care workshop designed for women. The workshop will include movement and remedial therapy.
For more information, see EmpowerHer Haringey Women's Collective – Nuture Yourself.
Street art workshops
Every Wednesday in September
Within different locations in the borough including Markfield Skate Park, The Pavilion and across Haringey. Open to all and materials provided for free. Spread your mark on the borough.
For more information, see Street Art Workshop.
Open mic night
Thursday 25 September, 5 to 7.30pm
Honour Recovery Month with poetry, jokes and music. This event is open to all Haringey residents accessing alcohol and substance use services. Address: 590 Seven Sisters Road, N15 6HR.
For further information, please email humankind.haga590hrs@nhs.net.
Pride in Recovery: Every Journey Matters
19 September
our annual celebration of the achievements of people in recovery with music, stalls, yoga, arts, food, hairdressers, and an award ceremony.
Book your place at Ticket Tailor – Pride in Recovery.
Training events for professionals in Haringey
Referral pathways to substance use service providers
Thursday 4 September, 11am to 12 noon
Equip with comprehensive information about available drug treatment services in Haringey. Ensure effective signposting and enhance the ability to conduct a healthy conversation around drugs.
Book your place here via E-learning: Referral Pathways to Substance Use Service Providers.
For further information, email olga1.sevcenco@haringey.gov.uk.
C-card and sexual health training for Haringey practitioners
Wednesday 10 September
Enabling open and confident conversations with young people about relationships and sexual health.
For further information, please see Debbie Young Training Events on Eventbrite.
Referral pathways to alcohol service providers
Equip with comprehensive information about available alcohol treatment services in Haringey. Ensure effective signposting to appropriate support services and enhance the ability to conduct a healthy conversation around alcohol. Date: Wednesday 10 September, 10:00 am-11:00 am
Book your place here via E-learning: Referral Pathways to Alcohol Service Providers.
For further information, email olga1.sevcenco@haringey.gov.uk.
Events happening outside of Haringey
The 17th FAVOR UK Recovery Walk in Wolverhampton
Saturday 13 September
Celebrate recovery, resilience, and hope. This free event will feature speakers, family-friendly activities,workshops, food, exhibitions, advice, information and performances.
FAVOR UK conference
Friday 12 September
‘I can’t, we can– community and unity in addiction recovery’. Speakers include people with lived experience leading initiatives locally and academics.
Find out more about the conference and register at Ticket Tailor.
Sexual Health Week: Chronically Online
15 to 21 September
We’ll look at how RSE can empower young people to think critically about the content they consume. We’ll explore how integrating digital and face-to-face sexual health services can help address health inequalities. And we’ll amplify the voices of those using their platforms to combat stigma and misinformation online.
For further information, please see Sexual Health Week 2025: Chronically Online.
Further information
For any further information, email publichealth@haringey.gov.uk
For support with drug and alcohol services, as well as other public health initiatives, see our health services webpages.