Steps Within

29/03/2026

Join us for our upcoming Money Management Workshop, a relaxed and supportive space to build confidence around your finances. We’ll cover simple, practical ways to budget, manage bills, and make your money go further—without overwhelm or judgement. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to get back on track, this session is open to women in recovery and designed to help you feel more in control and empowered with your finances. 💛

27/03/2026

25/03/2026

A moment to pause, breathe, and reset 🤍

Breathwork is a powerful tool in recovery—helping to calm the mind, regulate emotions, and build resilience without turning to old coping mechanisms.

Proud to offer these sessions, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund

This session was facilitated by Monika Pauszek Elevate & Embody Wellness

13/03/2026

Relapse can carry so much shame, but it doesn’t erase the progress someone has made.

Recovery is rarely a straight line. Sometimes people stumble, sometimes they lose their way for a while, but what truly matters is the courage to come back.

At Steps Within, we believe relapse is not failure. Often it’s a sign that someone needs more support, understanding, and the right environment to get back on track.

That’s why we now offer transitional housing for women who may have experienced a relapse. This space allows women to stay connected to support while rebuilding stability and working towards returning to our abstinent recovery housing.

No one should feel that one setback means the door is closed.

At Steps Within, the door is always open, and recovery is always possible.

If you or someone you love needs support, please reach out.

You are not alone.
You are not beyond help.
And you are always welcome back. 💛

12/03/2026

Treatment Centres Accepting Housing Benefit / Universal Credit

I’m sharing this list in case it may help anyone looking for residential addiction treatment options that are charity-based and may accept people who are eligible for Housing Benefit or Universal Credit.

Each service has its own referral and assessment process, so you would need to contact them directly to discuss suitability and availability.

Jericho House – Derby
• All Male
• Charity-based
• No admittance if alcohol is the primary substance
📞 01332 757737

Studio House – Nottingham
• Mixed Gender
• Charity-based
• Supports dual diagnosis
📞 0115 8550591

ADAPT – Oxford
• All Male
• Charity-based
📞 07786557104

Lindale Recovery – Birmingham
• Mixed Gender
• Charity-based
📞 0121 663 6520

New Hope – Nottingham
• Separate male and female facilities
📞 Female support: 0115 8820887
📞 Male support: 0115 8820889
• Referral form available

New Chapters – Leamington Spa
• Mixed Gender
📞 07596229729

Betel
• Mixed Gender
• Christian ethos
📞 0121 5940650

Yeldall Manor
• All Male
• Christian ethos
📞 0118 9404411

Beacon Addiction Recovery Service – Coventry
• Mixed Gender
• Therapeutic community
📞 07780605537
• Referral form available

If you are a parent or family member supporting someone struggling with addiction, support for you is important too. Organisations like Parents Support Link offer groups and support specifically for families affected by substance misuse.

Recovery is possible, and help is available. 💛

08/03/2026

Today on International Women’s Day we celebrate the strength, courage and resilience of the incredible women who have been part of our supported housing — past and present.

Every woman who has walked through our doors has brought her own story, challenges and victories. Watching women rebuild their lives, support one another, and grow in confidence and recovery is something we feel honoured to witness every day.

To the women who are with us now, and to those who have moved forward into new chapters — we see you, we are proud of you, and you will always be part of the Steps Within family.

Recovery is possible. Change is possible. And women supporting women is a powerful thing.

Happy International Women’s Day 💜

06/03/2026

🌿 Steps Within – Let’s Be Smokefree! 🌿

We’re excited to announce our new smoking cessation project, funded by Action Hampshire, supporting women and community members in Gosport and surrounding Hampshire districts to live healthier, smokefree lives.

Over the next 6 months we will:
💬 Run an interactive workshop – learn about the benefits of quitting smoking and how to get support.
📝 Collect feedback – if you smoke, complete a short survey to help shape our project.
📞 Offer one-to-one support and referrals – we aim to connect at least 5 participants with Smokefree Hampshire, a free stop smoking service.
💚 Promote healthy lifestyles – join our events to explore the wider benefits of quitting smoking, including reducing risks from passive smoking and improving overall wellbeing.

Why take part?

Free support and advice

Friendly, welcoming environment

Opportunities to learn, ask questions, and connect with others

📅 Dates and locations will be shared soon – sessions will take place across local community venues.

📩 Interested? Get in touch with us to book a place or find out more!

This project is funded by the Action Hampshire and supports residents, workers, and those registered with a GP in Hampshire (excluding Southampton and Portsmouth).

05/03/2026

🌿 Steps Within – Upcoming Events for Women in Recovery 🌿

We’re pleased to be offering the following wellbeing activities, open to all women in recovery. A chance to connect, learn something new and support your recovery in a welcoming space.

🔔 Gong Bath Sound Healing
📅 Tuesday 10th March
⏰ 12:30 PM
A relaxing sound healing session using gongs to help calm the mind and body.
Refreshments provided – please bring a yoga mat.

💃 Zumba
📅 Friday 27th March
⏰ 6:00 PM
A fun, uplifting dance fitness session — no experience needed, just come along and enjoy.

💷 Money Management Workshop
📅 Wednesday 1st April
⏰ 11:30 AM
A friendly workshop with practical tips on budgeting, managing money and building confidence with finances.
Refreshments provided.

📍 All sessions take place at Your Space, Gosport High Street (opposite Greggs).

💛 These activities are free to attend thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, supporting our work with women in recovery.

05/03/2026

Last month we held a beautiful breathwork session with some amazing women in recovery. 💫 It was a powerful space to slow down, reconnect and release.

Our next wellbeing session will be a Gong Bath Sound Healing on 10th March, 12:30–2:30pm at Your Space, Gosport.

✨ Deep relaxation through sound
✨ A calm, supportive space
✨ Refreshments included

If you’d like to join us, please send us a message to find out more.

10/02/2026

Laptop Donations Needed

We’re currently looking for laptop donations or financial contributions towards laptops for some of our supported living properties.

Having access to laptops makes a huge difference for the women we support. It allows them to:
• Access online recovery courses
• Attend online 12-step and recovery meetings
• Complete training, learning, and personal development
• Stay connected and focused on their recovery journey

For many of the women in our service, this access can be a vital step towards confidence, independence, and long-term recovery.

If you have a laptop you no longer use, or would like to contribute towards funding one, we’d be incredibly grateful. Every donation — big or small — genuinely helps change lives.

If you can help or would like more information, please message us directly. Thank you for your continued support.

06/02/2026

✨ Volunteers Needed ✨

We’re looking for kind, reliable women who would like to support the ladies in our recovery-focused supported housing 💛

If you can offer one or two days per week, your time could make a real difference. Support might include things like:
• Being a positive, consistent presence
• Offering encouragement and practical support
• Supporting wellbeing, routine and confidence-building

You don’t need to be an expert — just compassionate, respectful and committed. Full guidance and support will be provided.

If you’re passionate about women’s recovery, community, and second chances, we’d love to hear from you ✨

📩 To apply or find out more, please message us directly or email info@stepswithin.co.uk

Please feel free to share 💫

02/02/2026

Steps Within currently has beds available in our women-only, abstinence-based recovery home in Gosport.

We provide a safe, structured and supportive environment for women who are committed to maintaining sobriety and rebuilding their lives.

Referrals welcome from professionals, services, families or individuals seeking a stable and supportive setting.

📩 Please message us directly to find out more.