Barnsley Recovery Steps

Barnsley Recovery Steps is a free and confidential service for people living in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. We are an all age service, supporting anyone who wants to change their relationship with alcohol or other drugs, and we are also here for people affected by someone else’s use.

How we can help
If you want to reduce, manage or stop using alcohol or other drugs, we are here for you. Our friendly and experienced team will work with you to find the right support for your needs. We offer a range of free and confidential services, including:

• Support with physical, emotional and mental health
• Needle exchange
• Recovery and detox programmes
• One to one and group therapy
• Help with housing and managing your money
• Social activities
• Education, training and employment opportunities

You can also contact us if you are worried about someone else's alcohol or drug use.

Support for young people

We have a dedicated young people’s team called SPACE, offering tailored support for anyone aged 10 to 18.

Making support more accessible

• We have a hub in Goldthorpe for people who may struggle to access our central Barnsley locations
• We also have a dedicated worker in North East Barnsley, focusing on making our support more accessible in that area

Support for professionals

Our HOPE team is here for professionals too, offering expert advice, guidance and training to help you better support the people you work with.

Who we support

This service is for you if:

• You are aged 10 or over
• You live in Barnsley
• You are concerned about your own use or someone else’s

Where to find us

Main Hub 5–6 Burleigh Court, Burleigh Street, Barnsley, S70 1XY

The Recovery Hub McLintocks Building, Crookes Street, Barnsley, S70 6BX

Satellite Hubs Dearne Enterprise Centre, 1 Bamburgh Lane, Goldthorpe, S63 9PG

Get in touch

Call us to speak with a member of the team. We are here to help.

You can refer yourself or someone else (with their consent) to our service in the following ways:

• Online: Complete our quick and confidential form here: Drugs and Alcohol Support Referral Form – Waythrough

• By phone: Call us on 01226 779066 to speak with a member of our team.

• By email: Send referral information to brs.referrals@waythrough.org.uk

If you're unsure which option is best, feel free to call us—we're happy to guide you through the process.