Star Recovery
We provide recovery-centered support for LGBTIQ+ survivors of domestic abuse. This includes a 11-week recovery programme and a weekly art group. If you identify as LGBTIQ+ and would support with your recovery from domestic abuse, please read the information below.
Star Recovery Programme
What is the Star Recovery Programme?
The Star Recovery Programme is our new 11-week programme for LGBTIQ+ survivors of domestic abuse, which runs on Thursday mornings at the Outside Project LGBTIQ+ Centre. The programme covers a range of essential skills and knowledge building to help survivors gain a greater perspective, control and independence. Survivors joining the group are encouraged to join for the full 11-week programme leading those taking part through various aspects of trauma processing and rebuilding self-worth.
Who can come?
Star Recovery Programme is reserved for recent survivors who want to actively process their experiences and begin working towards recovery. We define 'recent' survivors as those who have experienced domestic abuse within the last 12 months or those who are still being affected by their experience(s) of domestic abuse in day-to-day life. Please be aware that the Recovery Programme is not a drop-in service, please see our referral form below.
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When and where?
The programme will run from The Outside Project LGBTIQ+ Centre (full address at end of page) on Thursday mornings, between 10:30 - 12:30.
Cycle one: 9th Jan - 20th March 2025 (spaces available)
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Cycle two: 3rd April - 19th May 2025 (spaces available)
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How do I join the next cycle?
This programme is only open to LGBTIQ+ survivors who have been referred, either through our self-referral form or by another organisation. If you think you or someone you are supporting are suitable for the service, please fill out our self-referral form and we will get back to you.
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Recovery Programme Referral from:
https://forms.office.com/e/UPKf0knHLe?origin=lprLink​​​​​
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StArt
Art-based recovery group
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What is StArt?
StArt is our new weekly art group for LGBTIQ+ survivors of domestic abuse. In these sessions, the group will be exploring themes of recovery, identity and self-expression, while offering creative ways to process experiences.
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What will we be working towards?
At StArt, we will be working together on long-term projects, like co-creating zines, making quilts and working toward exhibitions. We will be joined by different creatives who will share their skills and practice with us. We hope that creating together will build confidence, creativity and new connections within the LGBTIQ+ community.
Who can come?
This group is open to all LGBTIQ+ survivors of domestic abuse who want to explore their creativity. You do not have to have any creative experience to come to this group, all abilities are welcome.
When and where?
This group will run from the The Outside Project LGBTIQ+ Centre (full address at end of page) on Thursday afternoons (14:00 - 16:00).
StArt will begin on the 9th January 2025 and will run weekly throughout the year.
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How do I join?
If you would like to join the StArt group, complete our quick sign-up form - this will help to make sure you are suitable for the group and able to attend regularly.
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StArt sign-up form:
https://forms.office.com/e/urqjpntvT9?origin=lprLink
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ADRESS FOR THE STAR RECOVERY PROGRAMME AND StArt​
The Outside Project LGBTIQ+ Centre
Unit 1
52 Lant Street
SE1 1RB ​​​
