An integrated adult drug and alcohol service delivering specialist advice, harm reduction, treatment and recovery
10/12/2025
💜 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence - Day 16 💜
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
💜 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence - Day 15 💜
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 – 11:30am) and is completely confidential.
💜 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence - Day 14 💜
RASAC is a charity offering ther**eutic and advisory services for victims of sexual 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 💛✨
07/12/2025
💜 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence - Day 13 💜
Karma Nirvana was established in 1993 as the first UK charity providing support to victims & survivors of honour-based abuse (HBA).
It is now the longest-established charity specialising in providing support for people impacted by HBA.
HBA is not widely recognised as a form of domestic abuse and is often misunderstood or dismissed in the name of ‘culture’ or ‘tradition’ – therefore it remains unhidden, and victims remain without support.
💜 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence - Day 11 💜
It can be hard to find the right support if you are concerned about domestic abuse.
Bright Sky is an app that has been developed to provide practical support and information on how to respond to domestic abuse along with how to recognise the signs of abuse.
The app is free to download and use and is designed for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, or anyone concerned about a family member, friend, etc.
💜 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence - Day 11 💜
Abuse and violence don’t just affect younger people – 1 in 6 older people are victims of abuse and it is reported that 1 in 4 victims of domestic homicides are over the age of 60.
Older victims of domestic abuse are more likely to experience abuse from a family member or intimate partner and are significantly more likely to have a disability making them more vulnerable to abuse.
Hourglass is the only UK charity specifically focused on the abuse and neglect of older people and offer a lifeline for older men & women suffering from various forms of abuse.
Hourglass operate a free 24/7 helpline on 0808 808 8141 and online resources at www.wearehourglass.org.
05/12/2025
💜 We're Hiring! 💜
We have 5 posts available!
These are dynamic and rewarding roles and we are keen for anyone with experience or an interest in working within Drug and Alcohol Services to apply!
Do you think you would be a good fit for one of our available post?
Why not follow the link and apply!
Recovery Navigator - JR010766
The successful applicant will provide substance misuse-specific knowledge and interventions, offering the right treatment to people, where they are at!
2x Recovery Navigator - Criminal Justice - JR010818 and JR010816
The successful applicants will work as part of a team delivering targeted interventions within Calderdale’s, Custody Suite, Providing Outreach and interventions, such as case management for those individuals in receipt of a community order.
2x Outreach and Engagement Recovery Navigator - JR011022 and JR011024
Two Recovery Navigator's will be joining our Outreach and Engagement Team where the focus will be on those people who are frequently dropping out of treatment, at risk of dropping out and those who are out of treatment. The Aim of the Outreach and Engagement Recovery Navigator is to engage and retain those experiencing or facing multiple disadvantages into / in treatment and providing Harm Reduction advice and interventions.
If you have any question please comment or call us on 01422 415550.
04/12/2025
💜 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence - Day 10 💜
Hollie Guard is a safety app that you can use to protect yourself, a friend or a family member.
Once downloaded the platform will update every 5 seconds with your exact location enabling you to be located quickly in the event of an alarm being raised.
You can select pre-defined emergency contacts who will be notified if you set off the alarm on your Hollie Guard app which can be activated by pressing a button on your phone.
To download the app and discover the other features available through Hollie Guard visit www.hollieguard.com
03/12/2025
💜 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence - Day 9 💜
A non-molestation order is a type of injunction issued by a court and is typically done so to prevent an abuser from using or threatening physical violence, intimidating, harassing, pestering or communicating with a victim.
An order can also prevent the abuser coming within a certain distance of the victim, their home address or even attending their place of work. It can also include children in certain circumstances.
An order will also prevent an abuser from instructing or encouraging others to do any of those actions.
A non-molestation order can protect victims against behaviour that by itself may not be a criminal offence or in situations where the police have insufficient evidence to charge an abuser with a criminal offence such as assault.
If there is non-molestation order in place, then the police can make arrest for the offence of breaching that order. A non-molestation order is usually granted for six to 12 months.
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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
It’s a one step at a time journey to recovery offering bespoke treatments for individuals. Service users may use local ‘Recovery Hubs’ 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 “SPOA” (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.
