Addiction
Addiction spans many different areas. People can become addicted to things such as gambling, sex, social media and many more things but the main two categories are drugs and alcohol. The thing that they all have in common is the behaviours that the addictions trigger in us.
It is said that there is a link between addiction and trauma. As in, the majority of addicts would recognise having experienced some form of severe trauma at some point in their lives.
As such, addiction can be a complex thing thing to conquer.
Thankfully, we have some great options for you to seek help and support in Calderdale.
Resources - Calderdale
Here we have a list of potential resources to aide you in your recovery journey.
Each organisation will be described in their own words.
If you would like your organisation to be added to this list please click here to get in touch.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Find a meeting"Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions.
AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety."
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Narcotics Anonymous
Find a meetingWe are Narcotics Anonymous in the United Kingdom & Channel Islands. If you have a problem with drugs, we are recovering drug addicts who can help you get and stay clean.
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Cocaine Anonymous
Find a meetingCocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances. There are no dues or fees for membership; we are fully self supporting through our own contributions. We are not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation, or institution. We do not wish to engage in any controversy and we neither endorse nor oppose any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay free from cocaine and all other mind-altering substances, and to help others achieve the same freedom.
All of the many different Anonymous meetings help millions of people around the world. If you would like to know more about AA, NA or CA, please click on the links where you will be able to find your nearest meetings.
Below are other organisations and resources that millions of other people also find useful when in recovery from addiction of all kinds.
Let us know if there are any that aren't listed by clicking here.
The Basement Recovery Project
"The Basement Recovery Project is an independent self-help, not for profit, charitable organisation, based in Halifax and Todmorden in Calderdale. We offer support and inspiration to those people who are involved with alcohol and/or substance and drug misuse, the opportunity of a new sustained abstinent lifestyle - RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION.
You will find all our staff have been touched by the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in some way or another and many have been where you are now.
We understand what you are going through – physically, mentally and emotionally.
If you are looking for more information about alcohol and drug addiction, why we do what we do, what are the health risks, the facts, useful links and other information, you will find it on our site.
If you already know you have a drink or drug problem and you live in the Calderdale area why not head right on down here now to get help?
Asking for help is the first step, we can’t do that bit for you, we don’t know who you are, but we can help you with the rest.
You’re not alone – there is hope!"
Branching Out
"Our service is free and confidential. Whether you’re drinking a little or a lot, using drugs for experimental or recreational use, or you think you might be developing a dependency, we are here to help and support you. We work on a one to one basis to increase your knowledge and help you make better informed choices.
We work with you if you are aged 10 - 21 and at risk of getting involved in crime or struggling with your drug and alcohol use. We can provide you with mentoring and activities such as the gym, skateboarding and swimming.
We help the whole family facing these issues too so please get in touch if you’re worried about someone else’s drug or alcohol use.
We also offer educational sessions throughout Calderdale schools as part of the Healthy Futures Alliance. As well as working in close partnership with other services for young people and families we offer training and brief interventions on drug and alcohol use for professionals and parents."
Staying Sober Without God
"To help others find sobriety without reference to, or reliance upon, any religious or supernatural being, force or higher power.
As a group we do not endorse or oppose any form of religion, atheism or agnosticism.
We simply provide a secular environment in which to share our alcohol-related experiences and learn from one another."
LifeRing UK - Secular Recovery Support
"If you want to stay sober and in recovery, then you are welcome in LifeRing.
By sobriety, we mean complete abstinence from alcohol and other addictive drugs that are not medically indicated. In LifeRing, people who once misused a variety of addictive substances work side by side on their recovery.
Your religion or lack of it remains your private business in LifeRing. We do not use prayer or talk about religion. Our recovery process relies on sober-to-sober connections with other people. What is important is that each person takes responsibility for their own recovery and is available to give support to others."
Unmasked Mental Health - Halifax
"Mental health comprises our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. It affects how we feel, think and act. It also is a determinant of how we handle stress. Thus, it is very important at every stage of life.
People who have good health can still have underlying emotional problems and mental health problems. This can be caused by a physical imbalance in the brain, stress, family problems and stressful work/education can make it worse.
With an estimated 1 in 4 people experiencing some form of mental illness, it’s probable that you, or one of your loved ones, could be living with a mental health issue in silence.
Here at Unmasked Mental Health, our goal is simple, through our Hubs, Counselling Services and our Training provision, we want to provide safe, stable and regulated environments where people who are suffering from poor mental health can communicate with each other, get professional support and to educate employers and others on how to support people who may be struggling.
We are proud to partner with many other organisations within the communities we operate. Unmasked are a social prescriber service working in partnership with NHS England which means you can be referred to us for support directly from your GP."
"Mental health comprises our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. It affects how we feel, think and act. It also is a determinant of how we handle stress. Thus, it is very important at every stage of life.
People who have good health can still have underlying emotional problems and mental health problems. This can be caused by a physical imbalance in the brain, stress, family problems and stressful work/education can make it worse.
With an estimated 1 in 4 people experiencing some form of mental illness, it’s probable that you, or one of your loved ones, could be living with a mental health issue in silence.
Here at Unmasked Mental Health, our goal is simple, through our Hubs, Counselling Services and our Training provision, we want to provide safe, stable and regulated environments where people who are suffering from poor mental health can communicate with each other, get professional support and to educate employers and others on how to support people who may be struggling.
We are proud to partner with many other organisations within the communities we operate. Unmasked are a social prescriber service working in partnership with NHS England which means you can be referred to us for support directly from your GP."
SMART Recovery
When trapped in an addictive behaviour it is possible to become isolated and you may be thinking that no one else understands what you are going through. At a SMART meeting you will find people who will understand and have experience and success in dealing with these difficulties.
UK SMART Recovery (UKSR) is a registered charity which promotes choice in recovery through a national network of mutual-aid meetings and online training programmes with comprehensive teaching materials and manuals. Our Programme teaches rational, easy to learn and self-empowering skills to help participants abstain from any addictive behaviour and to develop a lifestyle that supports sustained recovery.
Dhamra Recovery
"Mental health comprises our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. It affects how we feel, think and act. It also is a determinant of how we handle stress. Thus, it is very important at every stage of life.
People who have good health can still have underlying emotional problems and mental health problems. This can be caused by a physical imbalance in the brain, stress, family problems and stressful work/education can make it worse.
With an estimated 1 in 4 people experiencing some form of mental illness, it’s probable that you, or one of your loved ones, could be living with a mental health issue in silence.
Here at Unmasked Mental Health, our goal is simple, through our Hubs, Counselling Services and our Training provision, we want to provide safe, stable and regulated environments where people who are suffering from poor mental health can communicate with each other, get professional support and to educate employers and others on how to support people who may be struggling.
We are proud to partner with many other organisations within the communities we operate. Unmasked are a social prescriber service working in partnership with NHS England which means you can be referred to us for support directly from your GP."
Recovery Dharma is a peer-led movement and community that is unified by our trust in the potential of each of us to recover and find freedom from the suffering of addiction. We believe that the traditional Buddhist teachings, often referred to as the Dharma, offer a powerful approach to healing from addiction and living a life of true freedom.
We believe that recovery means empowerment, and we support each other as partners walking the path together. We believe that recovery is rooted in finding our own inner wisdom and individual journeys.
Recovery Dharma is founded on, and inspired by, Buddhism that originated in India and later on flourished in other regions of Asia (e.g., South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia). We deeply appreciate the Buddhist heritage that was protected and freely offered by the ancestors of these cultures.
