We put our first ever Good Clean Fun party on at Garnethill Multi-Cultural Centre in December 2021. It’s the perfect space for an intimate club night – wooden floors with a nice bounce, capacity of just over 100 and amazing art, photography and dragon heads around the room. More than all this though it has been at the centre of Glasgow’s rich and vibrant recovery community for many years. There’s a reason we feel so safe there. We asked the centre to tell us a little more about the venue…
At Garnethill Multicultural Centre, also known within the recovery community as the Rose Street Recovery Hub we believe that recovery isn’t just about stopping a substance; it’s about finding connection, understanding, and hope. For over 35 years, we’ve been proud to provide a safe and welcoming space in the heart of Glasgow where people in recovery can come together to rebuild their lives.
Our Centre has long been a focal point for many Glaswegians and beyond, rooted in the spirit of community ownership and cultural diversity. We bring people together to create stronger, better-connected communities through support, education, and a wide range of activities & events. From martial arts and English classes to arts workshops, advice surgeries, and community meals, we see around 1,000 people come through our doors each week, all engaging in ways that help build meaningful lives for themselves and their families.
What our recovery groups do — and why they matter
Every week, we host 6 separate recovery meetings at the Centre. Some of our volunteers and attendees have been coming every week for decades, and that continuity has helped create a supportive, stable environment. Recovery groups provide connection and understanding, a place where people can share experiences without fear of judgment.
Being part of a group reduces isolation, provides structure, and fosters accountability. Members celebrate milestones together, share coping strategies, and learn tools to manage triggers, stress, and cravings. Many go on to volunteer within the Centre, giving back to the community that supported them and finding renewed purpose along the way. Our recovery groups and trained advisors within the centre can also link people to wider services & advice, from counselling and medical support to housing and employment advice, helping our own community to rebuild multiple aspects of their lives. Happier, healthier & spiritually wealthier lives.
Addiction: Alcohol & Drugs
We know each addiction has its own challenges. Alcohol addiction can be socially accepted, which sometimes delays seeking help, while relapses may have visible consequences. Narcotics addiction often comes with stigma, legal risks, and urgent medical needs. Whatever the challenge, our recovery groups provide structure, support, and human connection — the foundation for long-term recovery.
Our wider community work
Beyond recovery meetings, we host a wide variety of activities to support wellbeing and inclusion. These include English classes, community meals, asylum/Refugee support, food pantry, arts workshops, senior wellness sessions, and health-focused activities like Thai Chi and walks. We also offer spaces for hire and volunteer opportunities, giving people the chance to engage with and shape their community.
A highlight of our community events is Good Clean Fun’s sober discos, a very welcome addition to our busy calendar, which offer a fun, alcohol-free social space for people of all ages. These events celebrate music, creativity, food, dance and connection, showing that recovery and fun go hand in hand. We are super proud of the team behind ‘Good Clean Fun’, all who are in recovery themselves, they all put a tremendous amount of hard work into running these much-needed alcohol free social occasions. A BIG well done to Amy, Gary & their fab team of volunteers.
For over 30 years, Garnethill Multicultural Centre / Rose Street Recovery Hub has been more than a building — it’s a home for hope, healing, and human connection. Recovery isn’t just about quitting; it’s about finding a space to belong.