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GRACE Aftercare
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Group Recovery Aftercare Community Enterprise is a local peer led membership organisation and local charity serving the whole of East Dunbartonshire SC043551
Our founder, Robert Smith, has been awarded the BEM for creating GRACE, a vital charity supporting people through trauma and mental health challenges. 💙

Read more: https://shorturl.at/oGNHO  

#TeamGRACE #Aftercare #PeopleSupportingPeople #Trauma #BEM
December 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
💛 If you fancy helping GRACE in an easy way, you can refer a friend to Give as you Live, and we get a little bonus donation. It’s free + takes a minute!

Link: https://shorturl.at/hXDwC  
Thanks if you do 💛✨

#GRACEAftercare #GiveAsYouLive
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December 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
✨ CREATIVITY IS GOOD!
Join our 10-week Winter Art & Creative Thinking Workshops to relax, create, and reconnect with your spark.

📅 Thu 8 Jan 2026
⏰ 10am–2pm
📍 Hillhead Community Centre

All welcome! 🌸
December 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🎥 EDCTV is launching!
Free 8-week project to share local stories + learn filming and presenting—no experience needed.

📅 Tuesdays, 10am–2pm (20 Jan–10 Mar 2026)
📍 Kirkintilloch Scout Hall

Register via QR code or email rachel@graceaftercare.org

#EDCTV #CommunityTV #GetInvolved
November 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM
The holidays can be tough. You are not alone. Support is available right now.

Here are vital helplines:

Samaritans: 116 123

SHOUT: Text 85258

CALM: 0800585858

Mind: 03001233393

Stay safe and look after yourself this Christmas.

#Support #MentalHealth #GraceAftercare
November 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🎄✨ Donna’s Christmas lights switch on Sat 30 Nov! All donations go to GRACE 

💛 Donate via the box or JustGiving QR. Marmion Drive, Kirkintilloch. 

#ChristmasLights #GRACE #FestiveCheer #Kirkintilloch
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🎄✨ GRACE is joining the Light Up Kirky Christmas Parade on Sat 29 Nov! Expect music, lights & plenty of festive bubbles as we bring the fun to the streets of Kirkintilloch. Come cheer us on! 🎶🫧

#LightUpKirky #KirkyChristmas #GRACECommunity
November 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
📸 Say thanks with a selfie! 🤞💙

A huge thank you to National Lottery players — your support helps make our work at GRACE possible.

#BecauseOfYou #ThankYou #MakingADifference #CrossedFingers
November 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
🎨 Creative drop-ins this Nov & Dec! Relaxed sessions with festive + mindful makes.

📍 Auchinairn (Weds): 26 Nov, 3 & 10 Dec
📍 Hillhead (Thurs): 27 Nov, 4 & 11 Dec
🕥 10am–12:30pm

All materials provided! ✨

#GraceArtWorkshops #GetCreative
November 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
👻🎃 A huge thank you from GRACE! 🎃👻

What an incredible time we had at our 2025 Halloween Party — amazing costumes, smiles all around, and such a special energy! 💜

Here are a few snaps to relive the fun!

#GRACEaftercare #HalloweenParty2025 #CommunityLove #PeopleSupportingPeople
November 10, 2025 at 11:25 AM
💜 Support GRACE every time you shop online — at no extra cost!

Sign up with easyfundraising and your favourite retailers will donate to GRACE with every purchase 

👉https://tinyurl.com/2a5xcznu 

#easyfundraising #SupportGRACE #GiveBack #FundraisingMadeEasy
November 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🎃✨ Happy Halloween from all of us at GRACE! ✨🎃

Wishing you a day full of smiles, treats, and fun costumes! Whether you’re enjoying a pumpkin patch, baking spooky goodies, or just soaking up the autumn vibes, we hope your Halloween is full of joy. 🍬💛

#HappyHalloween #SpookyFun #GRACECares
October 31, 2025 at 9:02 AM
👻 Who’s joining us for some spooky fun? 🎃

Our Halloween Party is on Thurs 30 Oct, 12–3pm at Hillhead Community Centre!
Dress up, play games & enjoy some Halloween laughs 💜

#HappyHalloween #CommunityFun #GRACEAftercare
October 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
1 in 5 adults experiences mental illness each year. 🌍

At GRACE, we’re breaking the stigma and reminding you—mental health matters. 💙 You’re not alone.

#GRACEAftercare #BreakTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters
October 22, 2025 at 11:01 AM
👣 Walking Together with GRACE

Join our weekly walks in Bishopbriggs & Kirkintilloch – a safe, friendly space to connect, share & heal. 💚
Wednesdays | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
📩 info@graceaftercare.org

#WalkingTogether #RecoveryCommunity #GRACEAftercare
October 20, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Our AGM on 13 Oct 2025 went smoothly!

Thank you to our continuing board, a warm welcome to new members, and heartfelt thanks to Indira for all her amazing contributions — you’ll always be part of the GRACE family. 💫

Great chats, good company, and plenty of cake! 🍰 #GRACE #Community
October 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🌿 Exciting news! Our GRACE Art Group’s collaboration with artist Elena Harris for the Connecting Twecher/Hillhead project is being installed this week! 🎉

Well done to everyone involved! 💫

#CommunityArt #GraceArtGroup #CreativityInAction
October 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The Power of Small Steps ✨

Healing doesn’t always mean big breakthroughs. Sometimes it’s one brave act today – getting out of bed, talking to someone you trust, eating well, or saying “no.” Every small step is progress.

#GraceAftercare #TraumaRecovery #SmallStepsBigImpact #HealingJourney
October 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🌍 World Mental Health Day – 10th October 🌱

At GRACE we know it’s okay to not be okay. Take a moment to check in with yourself and others. Small steps, kind words, and reaching out can make a big difference. 💚

#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare #GRACEAftercare #YouAreNotAlone
October 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
A wonderful week at GRACE!

We’ve welcomed so many people to our new Community Space on Union Street, shared cakes, and watched the EDCTV2 Community Filming Project.

What would you like to see next at GRACE?

#GRACECommunity #TogetherWeGrow
October 9, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Jewellery Making Workshop! ✨ Unwind, learn a new skill, and practice mindfulness in a supportive space. No experience needed—just show up!

Every Tuesday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Where: Hillhead Community Centre, Kirkintilloch

#GRACEaftercare #CraftingForWellbeing #Kirkintilloch
October 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
💛 What’s your favourite way to take care of your wellbeing?

We’d love to know what helps you feel your best – vote below! 👇

#GraceAftercare #WellbeingPoll #CommunitySupport #MentalHealthMatters
October 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Walk it out with GRACE! Join our supportive outdoor walk for fresh air, movement, and community. Everyone is welcome.

Every Thursday: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meet: GRACE Community Space, Kirkintilloch

#GRACEaftercare #WalkOutside #Kirkintilloch
October 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Feeling anxious? 💛

Try these quick resets:
✨ Notice 5 things around you
✨ Breathe slowly
✨ Repeat “I am safe”
✨ Step outside
✨ Use calming scents or take a shower

Small steps = big difference. 💛

#AnxietySupport #GraceAftercare
October 1, 2025 at 7:01 AM
🌹 Recovery Walk Scotland 2025 🌹

GRACE joined thousands in Stirling for a day of remembrance, music & celebration of recovery. ❤️✨

Huge thanks to SRC for the minibus & to all who made it special – our first walk for some, but not the last! 🙏

#RecoveryWalk #GRACECommunity
September 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM