Professionals

At Barnsley Recovery Steps, we support individuals looking to change their relationship with alcohol or other drugs. We also offer valuable support to professionals working with people seeking change.
Our H.O.P.E Team (Health, Outreach, Prevention, and Education) runs training for professionals and the public, helping to increase awareness of substance use, its effects, and how to reduce harm.
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Training

Our training covers a wide range of topics, and you can easily book your session below. If you don’t see the subject you’re looking for, simply email us at hopetraining@waythrough.org.uk, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.
We can also create tailored training packages for your workplace, just get in touch to discuss your requirements.
We run quarterly training sessions, covering topics like:
  • Barnsley Recovery Steps Overview
  • Drug Awareness
  • Ketamine Awareness
  • Alcohol Awareness
  • THC & Vapes
  • Mental Health & Substance Use
  • Alcohol & Older People
  • Community Naloxone Training

      Course Dates

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Naloxone Training

Naloxone training is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to recognise and respond to opioid overdoses using naloxone. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can rapidly reverse the effects of opioid overdose.

Dates and Times:

  • Friday 22nd of August 2025 2pm-4pm at McLintocks Summer Lane S70 6BZ
  • Wednesday 12th of November 2025 2pm-4pm at McLintocks Summer Lane S70 6BZ
  • Wednesday 4th of March 2026 2pm-4pm at McLintocks Summer Lane S70 6BZ

Drug Awareness Training

Drugs awareness training is allows professionals to be educated and expand awareness regarding the risks, signs, and implications of drug use.

Dates and Times:

  • Tuesday 8th of July 2025 10am-12pm via Zoom
  • Tuesday 14th of October 2025 2pm-4pm via Zoom
  • Tuesday 13th of January 2026 10am-12pm via Zoom
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Barnsley Recovery Steps Presentation

Understand how our service works as well as the support we provide to individuals who wish to make changes to their drug and alcohol use.

Dates and Times:

  • Tuesday 1st of July 2025 10am-12pm via Zoom
  • Tuesday 7th of October 2025 2pm-4pm via Zoom
  • Tuesday 6th of January 2026 10am-12pm via Zoom

Alcohol and Older People

Alcohol and older people training is designed to raise awareness and improve understanding of how alcohol affects individuals aged 50 and over, including the unique risks, health impacts, and support needs in later life.

Dates and Times:

  • Tuesday 2nd of September 2025 10am-12pm via Zoom
  • Tuesday 9th of December 2025 10am-12pm via Zoom
  • Tuesday 17th of March 2026 2pm-4pm via Zoom
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Alcohol Awareness

Alcohol awareness training provides participants with the knowledge and tools to understand the effects of alcohol, recognise potentially harmful behaviours, and how to reduce alcohol levels safely.

Dates and Times:

  • Tuesday 15th of July 2025 10am-12pm via Zoom
  • Tuesday 28th of October 2025 10am-12pm via Zoom
  • Tuesday 3rd of February 2026 10am-12pm via Zoom

Substance Use and Mental Health

Substance use and mental health training is designed to equip professionals with the understanding and skills to address the complex relationship between mental health issues and substance use.

Dates and Times:

  • Tuesday 9th of September 2025 2pm-4pm via Zoom
  • Tuesday 16th of December 2025 2pm-4pm via Zoom
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Cannabis and THC Vaping

This training will increase awareness of modern cannabis products and vaping devices. As well as understand the risks and misconceptions around THC vaping.

Dates and Times:

  • Thursday 17th of July 2025 2pm-4pm via Zoom
  • Wednesday 13th of August 2025 2pm-4pm via Zoom
  • Friday 7th of November 2025 2pm-4pm via Zoom
  • Wednesday 11th of February 2026 2pm-4pm via Zoom

Ketamine Training

This training focuses on the risks of taking ketamine, the issues faced and harm reduction advice to keep clients safe.

Dates and Times:

  • Wednesday 30th of July 2025 2pm-4pm via Zoom
  • Wednesday 22nd of October 2025 2pm-4pm via Zoom
  • Wednesday 21st of January 2026 2pm-4pm via Zoom

 

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Pharmacy Training Is Also Available:
Pharmacy Training
Please contact us on hopetraining@waythrough.org.uk in order to book onto the training sessions.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Get In Touch To Find Out More About Our Training
Telephone
01226 779066
Mon-Wed 09:15am – 16:45pm, Thursday 09:15am -18:45pm, Friday: 09:15am to 16:45pm