Such a friendly and supportive group. We were at a loss on how to help our daughter and manage the impact it was having on all of the family. We have learnt so much and feel more confident now. Thank you.

The group at Haven Kirklees has changed my life and given me courage, knowledge, understanding and compassion when caring for my loved one with an addiction. Everyone is so welcoming and supportive, and it’s a warm, safe place to discuss our worries. I’m so grateful to have this support – it’s made my life so much better.

I was at a personal crisis point when I joined Haven Kirklees, trying to deal with my son’s addiction on my own, and although it was hard for me to walk through the door the first time, everyone has been lovely and welcoming. I have felt amongst friends, sharing a common experience and finding a caring and supportive group of people. It no longer feels like I’m doing this alone, and that’s made a huge difference to my ability to cope.

Haven Kirklees are a great support and made me feel very welcome. They helped me realise I hadn't caused it and I couldn't cure it. I find it extremely helpful to hear how other people have dealt with situations, and to be able to talk openly about my feelings in a safe place. Thank you for the continued support.

Opening the door is a hard decision but the best decision.

Fantastic, really supportive group. I enjoy spending time with them sharing my thoughts and feelings. Learnt a bit about dealing with our loved one with an addiction and how to look after the rest of our family. Recommend 100%

Finding comfort is a strange thing to say in the situation I found myself in but that’s exactly how I felt after my first meeting. I wish I’d joined earlier in my journey as I certainly wouldn’t have felt so alone. The ability to talk freely with people who actually understand, through their own experiences, what it’s like to live with, and care for, someone with addiction, is such a relief.

Haven Kirklees held a space for me at a time I really needed it. It was, and is, extremely reassuring and comforting to know groups like this exist.

Haven Kirklees is a truly inclusive support group – accessible, non-judgemental and caring.

Joining Haven Kirklees enabled me to support my son who has struggled with addiction problems for over 20 years. Although I have good friends, who I can confide in, the benefit of talking with people who are experiencing, or have experienced, similar problems has been invaluable to me. They listen, accept, give practical and emotional support, but, more than anything, I have learned, through listening to them all - their struggles, their progress and their successes.

You feel so alone and in despair, thinking there’s only you battling with your beloved’s addiction. Wrong! Haven Kirklees offers non-critical and unconditional support, encouragement, practical help and a place to talk to other people who are going, or have gone, through exactly the same emotions and difficulties. A wonderful, wonderful group.

Being able to talk honestly about my feelings, with people who really understood what was happening, was such a relief.

The help it provides is phenomenal. The path we’re all taking is incredibly hard, but the group offers support, hope and comfort.

Every person in the group walked with me through this journey and still do. Thank you.