Calderdale Recovery Steps

28/07/2026

🚨 **We're Hiring!** 🚨

Do you have a passion for supporting young people and helping them make positive, healthier choices?

We're looking for a **Young Person's Substance Misuse Practitioner** to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of young people affected by drug and alcohol use. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver specialist support, build resilience, and help shape brighter futures.

📍 Apply today and be part of a team that changes lives every day.

🔗 https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers/job/Calderdale-Recovery-Steps---The-Orange-Box/Young-Persons-Substance-Misuse-Practitioner_JR012796

22/06/2026

☀️ HOT WEATHER CAN INCREASE THE RISKS OF DRUG USE ☀️

When temperatures rise, so do the risks of dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke and overdose.

Some substances can affect the body's ability to regulate temperature, increase activity levels, and reduce awareness of thirst, making hot weather particularly dangerous.

💧 Drink water regularly
🌳 Stay in the shade where possible
❄️ Keep cool and avoid overheating
👀 Look out for friends and others who may be struggling

A simple check-in could save a life.

If someone becomes unwell, unresponsive, or shows signs of overdose, call 999 immediately.

18/06/2026

🚨 Would you know what to do in a drug-related emergency? 🚨

We're seeing an increase in overdoses linked to illicit tablets. These substances can contain unknown and dangerous ingredients, making every use a risk.

Looking out for each other can save lives.

⚠️ Know the signs of an overdose:
• Unconscious or difficult to wake
• Slow, shallow, or stopped breathing
• Blue or grey lips and fingertips
• Gurgling, snoring, or choking sounds

✅ Call 999 immediately if you think someone is overdosing.
✅ Stay with them until help arrives.
✅ Administer naloxone if opioids may be involved and it is available.

You may not be able to save yourself during an overdose, but someone else could save your life.

Take a moment to learn the signs. Share this post. Look out for your friends, family, and community.

For advice about drugs or to access free testing kits or naloxone please contact Calderdale Recovery Steps 01422 415550
www.calderdalerecoverysteps.org.uk

08/03/2026

Today is International Women's Day! 💪💜

This years theme is !
Together we can help forge gender equality - When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase.

Giving is not a subtraction, it’s intentional multiplication.

When women thrive, we all rise!

We fully support our staff and clients who identify as women! For more information about international women's day, please follow this link!

👉 www.internationalwomensday.com - International Women's Day

Together, we can fight for Gender Equality 💪

06/03/2026

Highlights from the Well Proud conference!

A big thank you to Ginger Johnson, who hosted the Well Proud Conference.
Ginger guided the day with warmth, humour and real care, reading the room perfectly and helping keep the energy and conversations flowing throughout the programme.

They helped create a space that felt open, welcoming and connected.

Find out more about the work of Brunswick, the Well Proud campaign and all the LGBTQ+ wellbeing projects at www.thebrunswickcentre.org.uk/wellproud.

27/02/2026

Today is International Holocaust Memorial Day 🕯

The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust theme for this year is - Bridging Generations -
https://hmd.org.uk/

We take time today to remember the millions of people who were murdered in the holocaust and genocides that followed.

We at Calderdale Recovery Steps stand firmly against any form of discrimination. We hope and strive for a better future where no one is persecuted for being who they are 💜


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26/02/2026

A one day conference exploring LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing in Calderdale and Kirklees.

23/02/2026

Did you know we have a drop in every Friday at Focus4Hope - 9am until 12pm?

Do you have any questions about how much you drinking?

Are you or someone you love worried about your drug use?

Come down and have a confidential chat!
For more information please call 01422 415550.

23/02/2026

Would your team benefit from drug awareness training?

Why not get in touch! - we provide free training for many organisations and businesses within Calderdale!

Thank you to Halifax Street Angels for having us!

Any questions? why not Message us, pop in or call 01422 415550!

Thank you so much to our volunteer Kate for running a drug awareness course this evening (it’s her job by the way for Calderdale Recovery Steps). It’s been really informative and has been a great help to our volunteers

20/02/2026

We are holding a self harm awareness session to tackle stigma on Self Harm Awareness Day.

Join us at Healthy Minds to bust some myths and open up conversations.

🗓️ Wednesday 4th March
⏰ 1pm - 3pm
📍 Healthy Minds, 1 King Street, Halifax, HX1 1SR.

What to expect:
- Learn more about self-harm, including myth-busting.
- Share your thoughts.
- Take away helpful Information for yourself or someone else.
- 1-1 Safespace support will be available in our garden room.
- Dip in/out of our interactive activities.
- Refreshments available!

Contact the Link team to find out more or if you have any accessibility needs:
[email protected]
Call us on: 01422 345154