“My name is Anthony Meara, from Manchester, and I’m 42.” Some may know him as ‘Turbo’ on YouTube, a nickname from his previous time spent on the streets of Manchester. Born in 1983, Anthony grew up in quite a large family in Greater Manchester. “I’ve got 2 brothers and 1 sister, and then there’s another [...]
Christmas_Card_2025. pdf At THOMAS, we believe in the power of care and compassion. Every meal served, every life supported, and every new beginning is a reminder that hope can transform lives. We celebrate the difference we make together and the brighter tomorrows we help create. 288 referrals were made to our residential rehabilitation projects, with [...]
The THOMAS drop-in centre is run by the coordinator, Beverly Suddick, with a handful of staff members and a large cohort of volunteers; but on the first Monday of every month, the drop-in centre is blessed by the presence of a special group of volunteers. Known to us as the ‘Ribchester group’, the volunteers come [...]
Promoting Recovery Engagement (PRE) The Promoting Recovery Engagement (PRE) team at THOMAS run a Ketamine support group every Monday 2-3pm at St Johns Court, Blackburn; also home to Sparks – a substance misuse service funded by Blackburn with Darwen Borough council. Elliot Weston – the PRE lead – orchestrates the meeting, supported by 2 [...]
Christmas is fast approaching, and THOMAS has taken preparations to a new level. THOMAS staff and volunteers worked cohesively to put up their Christmas tree, adorned by baubles, tinsel, beads and the likes. In the Drop-in canteen, there will be 2 Christmas trees, so everyone coming through those doors can witness the beauty of the [...]
James McCartney Chief Executive The THOMAS dynamic is a psychosocial environment, combining, social learning, cognition and the 12 step programme. In the words of Albert Einstein, “Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” Inextricably intertwined with the recovery process is building a social environment of positive connections with others that can ignite an [...]
