Calderdale Recovery Steps

11/09/2025

10/09/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day 🕯

Trigger warning - This post discusses su***de.

Su***de is a tough topic but it is important that we have these direct, open and honest conversations. Every 90 minutes, someone in the UK or Ireland dies by su***de and 1 in 4 of us has had suicidal thoughts.

If you or someone else is struggling with these thoughts or a mental health crisis please call 999 or visit https://www.waythrough.org.uk/need-urgent-help/.

For more information please visit - Samaritans -https://www.samaritans.org/support-us/campaign/world-su***de-prevention-day/

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03/09/2025

💜 We're Hiring - Applications closing today! 💜

Do you think you would be a good fit for one of our available posts at our youth service Branching Out?

Why not follow the link and apply!

💜 VN5315 - Young Peoples Substance Misuse Practitioner
- 37 hours a week Includes weekends & evenings.
We are currently looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic Young Persons Substance Misuse Practitioner to join the Branching Out Team in Calderdale. We provide specialist drug and alcohol treatment and support for young people aged 10 – 21 years.

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02/09/2025

September is 💜

01/09/2025

31/08/2025

💜 Today is Overdose Awareness day 💜

Overdose does not discriminate.

Many people within Calderdale and around the world have been affected by overdose.

We take time today to remember loved ones that we have lost through overdose 💜 🕯

We also want to pass on the message that we can all take action to !
For more information please follow these links below:

- International Overdose Awareness Day - https://www.overdoseday.com/get-involved/

29/08/2025

23/08/2025

💜 Ketamine Week 💜

This is the last day of our Ketamine Week!

Today we are sharing a video created by Farrell - She talks about her story and her experiences with Ketamine.

Thank you Farrell for this and showing everyone that !

Do you or someone you know want support?
You can call us on 01422 415550, message us or go to our website!

22/08/2025

💜 Ketamine Week 💜

Have you heard of Ketamine Bladder Syndrome?

This is a condition which is caused by long term Ketamine use.

This happens because ketamine breaks down in the body and is the filtered into your urine by your kidneys and stored in your bladder. Whilst in the bladder the chemicals damage your bladder.

If you are regularly taking Ketamine and experiencing any of the following:
Stomach pain
- Blood in your urine
- Needing to urinated more frequently and urgently
You should speak to your GP as soon as possible.

For more information please follow the link - https://www.substancemisuseresources.co.uk/harm-reduction-information/ketamine-and-your-bladder-what-you-need-to-know

Are you or someone you know needing support?
You can call us on 01422 415550, message us or visit our website.

21/08/2025

💜 Ketamine Week 💜

Today we have another fantastic video created by Barnsley Recovery Steps!

It talks about Ketamine and the side effects that it can have on a person.

Are you or someone you know wanting support?
You can call us on 01422 415550, message us or visit our website.

Ketamine is often seen as a party drug or a quick escape, but the reality can be very different.In this short animated video, Barnsley Recovery Steps explore...

20/08/2025

💜 Ketamine Week 💜

Did you know there is a thing called K-pods?

K-Pods are when v**e juice is mixed with etomidate. Etomidate is an anaesthetic but is not the same a ketamine.

These K-Pods can cause damage to your body and can be laced by many different types of drugs.

Are you or someone you know needing support?
You can call us 01422 415550, message us or visit our website.

19/08/2025

💜 Ketamine Week 💜

Today we wanted to share Barnsley Recovery Steps powerful BAFTA nominated Ketamine Recovery Story!

We would like to say a big thank you to Barnsley Recovery Steps for allowing us to share their video.

Are you or some you know wanting support?
You can call us on 01422 415550, message us or visit our website.

Watch Jack’s Story - A Journey Through Ketamine Use and RecoveryJack's story explores how he began using ketamine, the impact it had on his football career, ...