An integrated adult drug and alcohol service delivering specialist advice, harm reduction, treatment and recovery
14/01/2026
Today is STI day and a great time to remind people that the most common infection Chlamydia, and even HIV don't usually have symptoms so testing is the best and only way to know if you have them! Tests are easy to do and freely available through s*xual health services and the wonderful Brunswick Centre in Calderdale and Kirklees.
14/01/2026
Itβs STI Awareness Day.
Condoms are a simple, effective way to reduce the risk of STIs and HIV when used correctly and every time you have s*x.
Know your options. Your s*xual health matters.
12/01/2026
π Drop In! - First session 14th January 10am to 11:30am! π
We have a drop in running at the Women Centre in Halifax.
From January 2026, the drop-in will take place on 2nd Wednesday of each month 10 am β 11:30am.
If you would like to find out more about our service, access support, or learn about drugs & alcohol in general you can attend the drop in for a confidential chat.
This drop in is only available for women - If you are unable to attend but would like to know more. Why not visit our website, visit us or call on 01422 415 550!
We have a drop in running at the Women Centre in Halifax.
From January 2026, the drop-in will take place on 2nd Wednesday of each month 10 am β 11:30am.
First session is the 14th January!
If you would like to find out more about our service, access support, or learn about drugs & alcohol in general you can attend the drop in for a confidential chat.
This drop in is only available for women - If you are unable to attend but would like to know more. Why not visit our website, visit us or call on 01422 415 550!
π 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence - Day 16 π
Today is Human Rights Day and marks the end of the 2025 16 Days of Activism.
Human Rights Day reminds us that we all have the right to live free from harm or abuse, and we all need to stand up for our own rights and those of others.
Domestic abuse and gender-based violence are examples of basic human right being infringed upon and we hope by sharing resources over the past weeks that have been informed on the effects of abuse alongside the support that is available.
09/12/2025
π 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence - Day 15 π
Did you know we have a dedicated domestic abuse worker at Calderdale Recovery Steps?
Whist we are not a domestic abuse service; we recognise the difficulty that those struggling with substance use may face if also experiencing domestic abuse.
By having a dedicated domestic abuse worker at Recovery Steps, we aim to appropriately support victims of domestic abuse who are using substances and support them with safety planning, accessing specialist services & advice, or just simply being able to speak with someone about their experience.
Our domestic abuse worker also hosts a regular drop in at The Women Centre in Halifax for women that may wish to learn more about our service, access support, or just learn about drugs & alcohol in general.
Our Women Centre drop in takes places on 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month (10am β 11:30am) and is completely confidential.
π 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence - Day 14 π
RASAC is a charity offering ther**eutic and advisory services for victims of s*xual assault, r**e & domestic abuse in Kirklees, Calderdale & Wakefield.
Support is available for both male & female victims and can be accessed in person and online.
To make a referral or get further information visit www.rasac.co.uk
08/12/2025
As everyone starts sharing their highlights from the year, try to remember that getting through a tough one counts too. If you are still here, still trying, still finding your way in whatever shape that takes, that is something to be really proud of. And we are proud of you πβ¨
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Calderdale Recovery Steps, a partnership of Humankind and The Basement, provides drug and alcohol treatment and recovery support across Calderdale. The project focuses on recovery, harm reduction and user involvement. Branching Out, delivered by Humankind, provides drug alcohol and to***co services for young people aged up to 21 who reside or are educated within Calderdale. Branching Out offers 1:1 support, Brief Interventions, Information, Advice and guidance, Family Support, as well as delivering bespoke training sessions, and education (PSHCE) within the School environment.
One step at a time
Itβs a one step at a time journey to recovery offering bespoke treatments for individuals. Service users may use local βRecovery Hubsβ in Halifax or rural Todmorden, or go to their own GP surgeries for treatment, support and reviews. The programme is innovatively designed to offer seamless, accessible and relevant services which will enable service users to work towards recovery Calderdale Recovery Steps runs a Single Point of Access (SPOA) where an initial assessment can be undertaken and appointments made and/or prescription issues managed. Information, advice and support is available for individual and their families. Young people and their families are also able to contact the Single Point of Access βSPOAβ (using option 2) for information and advice regarding drug, alcohol, or to***co use. Branching Out offers a confidential service and young people are seen at multiple venues across Calderdale that are agreed individually. A full individual package of care is offered to all young people accessing the service.
Support to abstain
Service users can get expert advice on issues including relapse prevention, harm reduction advice, housing issues, benefits advice and information, family support and information on local activities that may be of interest.