Rehab unit named after tragic star is her lasting legacy

PLAGUED for years by her drug and alcohol demons, Amy Winehouse’s tragic death sent shockwaves around the globe.

- LAURA CONNOR

But thanks to Amy’s Place, a recovery house for women aged 18 to 30 overcoming drug and alcohol addiction set up in her name, her legacy lives on.

The center has given dozens of young women struggling with substance abuse a future.

On the 10-year anniversary of Amy’s death from alcohol poisoning, the Sunday Mirror visited Amy’s Place to meet the women she has helped.

A calm hub amid the bustle of East London, Amy’s Place provides a home for up to 16 women, with 12 self-contained apartments along with communal areas, including a peaceful garden.

With framed pictures of the singing sensation and even a dedicated music room to inspire and teach the residents, Amy’s creative spirit imbues every room.

Rachel Geary, 50, who has worked at Amy’s Place since it opened five years ago, says the star’s legacy is “unbelievable”. Like Amy, Rachel, who now works as a recovery project manager at the center, battled her own drug and alcohol addictions.