The Leeds Food Aid Network (FAN) exists to bring together a range of food aid providers, agency workers, the city Council and members of the wider public, to help tackle food poverty effectively in the city of Leeds. This is part of Food Wise Leeds and the West Yorkshire Food Poverty Network, which is connected to the national initiative Feeding Britain.
Addiction
Forward Leeds
Forward Leeds is a confidential alcohol and drug service in Leeds for adults, young people and families. It offers a range of services including prevention, early intervention and recovery support. Available 9am – 5pm Mondays and Fridays and 9am-7pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Tel: 0113 887 2477.
Addiction Connection Leeds (ACL)
ACL is a network of initiatives working to tackle addiction, all of whom have a Christian ethos. All projects believe in seeking to assist vulnerable people in moving towards a state of abstinence. The projects involved include Spacious Places, Joanna Project, St George’s Crypt, The Lighthouse and Life for the World Trust. It is chaired by Unity in Poverty Action (UPA).
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Spacious Places
Spacious Places provides 15 hours per week of structured day treatment to help people find recovery from addiction. It provides an abstinence-based programme based on the 12 Step teaching of organisations such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous and is based in Leeds.
Tel: 0113 247 0153
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The Joanna Project
The Joanna Project, based in Leeds, aims to journey with women, offering holistic, ongoing support in order to help them move forward towards safe, whole lives free from prostitution and drug addiction. Evening and daytime support available.
Tel: 0113 350 8071
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Horizon Life Training
Horizon Life Training aims to give former addicts an opportunity to take back responsibility for their lives, gain self-respect and support themselves financially. It is a Christian charity which guides people through their amazing journey of transformation, giving hope and purpose to those that have previously been excluded from mainstream employment, through the attainment of valuable life skills. They are based in Harrogate.
Tel: 01423 560 841
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Teen Challenge Leeds
– Offers mobile outreach in and around Leeds and is complemented by Christian rehab for people struggling with addiction. The Teen Challenge office is open: Mon to Fri, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Telephone – 0113 2424644 – An out of hours answer phone service is available
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