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.
Calderdale Resources
Here we have a list of potential resources that are local to your area, that will aid 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.
For meetings national organisations, click here.
The Basement Project
The Basement Recovery Project is an award-winning, community-based organisation built on the expertise of lived experience. We operate throughout Calderdale to offer those in addiction to alcohol or drugs a new way of life, free from the need or desire to use any mood-altering substance; we call this RECOVERY.
Recovery Steps (Humankind)
Humankind creates services and support to meet people’s complex health and social needs, helping them to build healthier lives that have meaning and value for themselves and their families. We support local people to create stronger, better-connected communities.
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.
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