16/05/2026
STEPS WITHIN-OPENS - GOSPORT PRECINCT
Cllr Zoe Huggins BEM & I were invited to attend the official opening of the new support centre run jointly by Steps Within and Recovery Connections Hampshire right here in Gosport — and I’m glad we went.💞
These two organisations are doing extraordinary work. Together they provide supported accommodation, peer mentoring and confidence-building courses for people recovering from addiction and alcoholism — with a particular focus on vulnerable women.
The stats tell part of the story. Nationally, over 329,000 adults were in contact with drug and alcohol treatment services last year — the highest number since records began. And yet women make up only 32% of those in treatment, meaning so many are still falling through the gaps. Women in treatment are also more likely than men to be living with children, carrying huge additional pressure alongside their own recovery.
Sinead and her team have created something truly special — a safe, compassionate environment where women can rebuild their lives with dignity, confidence and hope. It was an honour to be at the opening on Thursday the 16th of May.
🔗 Steps Within: www.stepswithin.co.uk
🔗 Recovery Connections Hampshire: www.recoveryconnections.org.uk