If drinking is interfering with your work,
you are probably a heavy drinker.

If your work is interfering with your drinking,
you are probably an alcoholic.

We are so accustomed to disguise ourselves
to others that in the end we become disguised
to ourselves.

Addiction is addiction, and not to be flung
out of the window by any man, but coaxed
downstairs a step at a time.

Fear will hold you prisoner,
truth will set you free.

If you want things to be different, perhaps
the answer is to become different yourself.

Treat your mind like a bad neighbourhood -
do not go there alone.

Anything not attempted remains impossible.

Ultimately we know deeply that the other
side of every fear is a freedom.

Many of lifes failures occur when people give
up without realising how close they are to
success.

Insanity: - doing the same things over and over
again and expecting different results.

The chains of addiction are generally too small
to be felt until they are too strong to be broken.

Let us not look back in anger or forward in
fear, but around us in awareness.

Addiction Recovery Services

The Basement Recovery Project is an award-winning, community-based organisation built on the expertise of lived experience.  We operate throughout Calderdale to offer those in addiction to alcohol or drugs a new way of life, free from the need or desire to use any mood-altering substance; we call this RECOVERY.

Our Recovery Hubs

TBRP Lastest Timetables for Calderdale including Mutual Aid

TBRP Latest Timetables 2026 – Calderdale

Here are the most up to date timetables for Calderdale Recovery Steps and local Mutual Aid meetings. You can download and print your own copy or ask for one at your nearest recovery hub.
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Addiction Recovery Stories – Ben

Ben shares how decades of substance use led to isolation, fear and declining health — and how connection, community and courage helped him begin recovery.

Sober Trips, Fellowship and Connection in Recovery

Joe shares how sober trips to Malham Cove and Hawkshead helped him build real connections in recovery. From loneliness to fellowship, he reflects on shared experiences and friendship.
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Building skills & confidence

In late July, The Basement Recovery Project contacted Calderdale Council with a simple but powerful idea: could they access a small number of bikes to support their volunteers and help deliver cycling sessions?
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Reducing Addiction Stigma – Training Course

Stigma can be a powerful barrier to recovery, isolating individuals and preventing them from seeking help. Join our free 2026 training to learn how to break down stigma and foster a more supportive environment for those struggling with addiction.
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How to have a conversation about alcohol

NEW DATES FOR 2026 - "Having a word" at the right time - can be effective in making people reconsider their drinking behaviour and cut their alcohol intake significantly. Sign up for this FREE Brief Intervention training for alcohol misuse.

Addiction Recovery Stories – Anthony

I don’t like to think about where I would be now because I don’t think the outcome would be good. I was literally drinking to die at the end when I was saved by my faith and TBRP.

Want to learn something new?

The Basement Recovery Project is looking for a number of recovery apprentices and recovery builders to learn all aspects of our services. To be considered, all you need to do is express your interest on one sheet of A4 and email it to our head office in Halifax See the website for details.
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Addiction Recovery Stories – Andrew

Today, I’m over 18 months sober. I’ve lost a quarter of my body weight, resolved my health issues, and recently started a new job. For anyone struggling, know that change is possible. Acceptance, community, and perseverance can lead to a future you never thought possible. I’m living proof.

Timetables have Moved

Our Recovery Timetable can be found on Calderdale in Recovery, or downloaded here in PDF format along with the Mutual Aid timetable:

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TBRP Events

We run a few free training sessions each year:

Advert for free Alcohol Brief Interventions Training
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What people have to say about The Basement Recovery Project

Because of what I have learned through counselling, groups, meetings and the pre-recovery programme I know my life is going to change in a massive way.

I feel great! The old me is back. Life is good and I’m really enjoying myself.

Massive thanks to both Recovery Steps and the Basement Recovery Project, not just from me but my family too. You have given them their dad and Kev back.

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I am a different person altogether. I’m that person I was trying to be all those years ago.

If it wasn’t for The Basement Project I would still be at home, lying on the couch, out of my head on heroin.

Mentally I feel fantastic, never better. I don’t have any anxiety attacks or fear of not drinking again.

It’s thanks to TBRP and the Recovery Programme that has allowed me to make more sense of the nature of my addiction and how it has affected my whole life. After eighteen years of drinking, I’ve not had a drop since.

I can’t believe my life today. All that was promised to me by my key worker has come true.

This detox house has been a sanctuary for me, a life-line to get back my focus and direction.

I feel there is a purpose in life again and I’m happily enjoying it. It has much more meaning now.

90% of my friends are in recovery and I recently held the most sober wedding reception you will ever see.

I am the happiest I have ever been and more importantly, I have the ability to handle the bad times, which, previously, I couldn’t. I have peace and good balance. I have a good relationship with everyone in my life.

After talking to people at the Basement, I felt they knew more about me in five minutes than my councellor did after 12 months.

I have a future to live for, and I embrace it every day. I am currently on an Access course at college hoping to attain A ‘Levels that will get me to university where I’m hoping to do a degree course in criminology.

I’m alive, clean, in recovery and being a proper dad to my kids as well as working towards a better life.

I’ve not seen anything like this, they do incredibly important work and make a huge contribution to the community here in Halifax.

I think what they do here could serve as a role model for other organisations around the country.

Shadow Justice Minister Visits Halifax's Basement Project