Branching Out (Humankind) is the drug, alcohol and smoking cessation service for young people in Calderdale.
We:
- Work with young people between the ages of 10 and 21 years.
- Provide free and confidential support, advice and information around substance misuse. Also 1-to-1 interventions for smokers under 18 years old.
- Support parents / carers who are concerned about their child's use.
- Work with children and young people who are affected by someone else's substance misuse.
What we offer
- Drug, alcohol and tobacco awareness sessions. Also, targeted sessions to children and young people over the age of 10 in schools, colleges, youth clubs and more.
- Brief advice, information, signposting and referral on.
- Harm reduction advice and needle exchange.
- One-to-one support for young people that may be using and / or experiencing difficulties with substances and / or require smoking cessation or advice.
- Support for young people who may be affected by someone else's substance misuse.
- Training around drugs awareness and interventions via the Safeguarding Partnership Programme for other professionals.
- Support and training sessions for professionals to enhance knowledge of substance use when working with young people.
- Information sessions for parents and peer support group.
- Group work sessions.
- Attendance at and support with local school and community events.
- Volunteering opportunities.
Branching Out (Humankind) has:
- A Team Manager and Lead Practitioner who leads on Concerned Other and Hidden Harm Work.
- Four locality workers.
Academies, schools and colleges: Please contact us using the details below to discuss your needs.
Pupils and Families: The service can be accessed as a self-referral via phone, Facebook, text or face-to-face.
No cost: This service is fully commissioned.
Contact
- Username Branching Out
- Telephone 01422 415550
- Email: branchingout@humankindcharity.org.uk
- Website: Branching out
- Find us on Facebook: @Branching_Out
- Follow us on Twitter: @Branching_Out
Feedback
"I am writing to express thanks for the excellent sessions you delivered to the year 13 students as part of our PSCHE (Personal, Social, Citizenship and Health Education) programme in school. The students got a lot out of the sessions which were very thought provoking and informative. The students enjoyed them and are now better prepared for their future independent lives at University." - A grammar school