Project 6

Project 6 An award winning charity working with people using alcohol or other drugs across South and West Yorks
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Project 6 was formed in 1989 by a group of parents concerned about their children’s substance use. The organisation grew from a single member of staff to a current staff team of 40. We respond to emerging need quickly and efficiently and pride ourselves in being flexible and service user driven. We currently provide services to over 2000 people each year and this number continues to rise. We provi

de a huge range of services to meet the needs of our local community.
• Specialist Needle Exchange And Duty Service
• Asian Community Project
• Brief Intervention Alcohol Service
• Alcohol Treatment Requirements
• Hospital Alcohol Link Worker
• In-Patient Detox And Community Care Assessments
• Community Detox Support
• Tier 3 Psychosocial Structured Treatment.
• Structured Recovery Programmes For Alcohol And Drug Users
• Resettlement And Aftercare Services
• Volunteer Project
• Complementary Therapies
• Peer led recovery groups
• Stimulant Service
• Integrated Family Recovery Service, Including Maternity And Families Provision, Concerned Other Support, Family Support, Parenting Support And Resettlement.

Overdose continues to take lives - and many of these deaths are preventable.It's International Overdose Awareness Day an...
31/08/2026

Overdose continues to take lives - and many of these deaths are preventable.

It's International Overdose Awareness Day and today we're focusing on recognising and responding to opioid overdose.

Knowing what an overdose can look like, having naloxone available and knowing how to respond can make a difference when every second matters.

If in doubt, act. It could save a life 🖤

"Everyone deserves a safe place to call home".Jo Jepson, our Chief Executive Officer here at Project 6, welcomes the Pri...
20/08/2026

"Everyone deserves a safe place to call home".

Jo Jepson, our Chief Executive Officer here at Project 6, welcomes the Prime Minister’s pledge to end rough sleeping, while highlighting the importance of looking beyond accommodation alone - recognising that the response must acknowledge the complexity of homelessness and put the needs of the people at the heart of it.

In Jo's own words:

"We welcome Andy Burnham’s commitment to end rough sleeping and the recognition that homelessness must be treated as a priority.
But ending rough sleeping means more than providing a roof. We know from the people we support that homelessness is rarely the result of one issue. It can sit at the intersection of poverty, trauma, poor physical and mental health, substance use and social exclusion — with these experiences sometimes creating further barriers to accessing and sustaining a safe place to live.

That’s why we need to look beyond the housing need and see the person.

At Project 6, we believe in walking alongside people, meeting them where they are and supporting them to build on their strengths, find recovery and create the future they want. That means compassionate, person-centred support that doesn’t judge people by the challenges they face and recognises that support may be needed not just to find a home, but to make it possible to keep one.

Our Third Place project in Keighley is one example of this approach in action - providing a safe, welcoming space where people who struggle to maintain suitable housing or are experiencing homelessness can access support, build relationships and begin to navigate the wider challenges in their lives. As our Third Place service expands, we’ll be able to reach and support more people as they manage homelessness and the complex issues that sit alongside it.

If we are serious about ending rough sleeping for good, we need a genuinely joined-up approach - bringing housing, health, social care and community organisations together, with support that is accessible, flexible and there when people need it.

We welcome this pledge and the opportunity to be part of the change. Together, we can work towards communities where everyone has somewhere safe to call home, feels connected and valued, and has the opportunity to build a life beyond homelessness."

Some fantastic events coming up in Sheffield for 🙌
20/08/2026

Some fantastic events coming up in Sheffield for 🙌

Could gambling be affecting your life more than you realise?Gambling can affect anyone and sometimes it can start to aff...
19/08/2026

Could gambling be affecting your life more than you realise?

Gambling can affect anyone and sometimes it can start to affect different parts of your life -from relationships and work to your wellbeing and finances. It isn't always easy to recognise when things are starting to change.

At Project 6, we provide free, confidential and non-judgemental support for people across Sheffield affected by gambling. Whether you're struggling with gambling yourself, supporting someone you care about or simply want to better understand what's happening, we're here to help.

Find out more or get in touch with our specialist gambling support team:

📞 0114 258 7553
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 project6.org.uk/gambling

As part of Alcohol Awareness Week, Project 6 joined Public Health Doncaster and organisations from across the voluntary,...
06/08/2026

As part of Alcohol Awareness Week, Project 6 joined Public Health Doncaster and organisations from across the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector to deliver Alcohol & Me - an afternoon of spoken word, poetry, live music and lived experience.

The event created space to reflect on our relationship with alcohol, the impact it can have on individuals, families and communities, and the hope, resilience and opportunities that recovery can bring.

We were proud to hear powerful stories from people with lived and living experience, alongside contributions from organisations supporting those affected by alcohol. Together, they highlighted the importance of compassion, connection and community.

A huge thank you to everyone who shared their stories, performed, attended and helped make the event possible, including Public Health Doncaster, Recovery Games, Every Story Counts, Addicted to Recovery, NACOA, Support4Change, New Beginnings and Doncaster Little Theatre for hosting us.

Following the success of this year’s event, we hope to continue growing Alcohol & Me as an annual opportunity to bring people together, share experiences and celebrate recovery. If you would like to be involved in future events, we would love to hear from you.

Another year running the welfare tent at Beatherder Festival - and what a special year it was🎪We had some great conversa...
30/07/2026

Another year running the welfare tent at Beatherder Festival - and what a special year it was🎪

We had some great conversations with festival-goers about safer partying - offering advice, practical support and a friendly face for anyone who needed it.

This year, we were also joined by some members of Coact's Ketamine Peer Advisory Group (K-PAG), who shared their expertise on information, harm reduction and support for all things ketamine-related.

Over the weekend we provided:
💜 A quiet, safe space away from the crowds
🤝 Support without judgement
📖 Over 2000 harm reduction outreach interventions
🚰Countless bottles of water, sun cream and electrolytes!

Thank you to all our staff, volunteers and anyone who popped by to look out for themselves or their mates.

Rave safe! 💃

Introducing our new Gambling Support Service in Sheffield.Gambling can affect anyone - whether you’re concerned about yo...
27/07/2026

Introducing our new Gambling Support Service in Sheffield.

Gambling can affect anyone - whether you’re concerned about your own gambling, or worried about someone you care about, we're here to help.

Our Gambling Support Service offers advice, guidance and a safe space to talk for people affected by gambling, including individuals and loved ones.

You don’t have to wait until things feel overwhelming to ask for help.

To find out more, visit project6.org.uk/gambling.

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who attended Doncaster: Take Ketamine Seriously, as well as our incredible p...
01/05/2026

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who attended Doncaster: Take Ketamine Seriously, as well as our incredible panel of speakers

Across the afternoon, we heard:
• The potential impact the reclassification of ketamine may have, and the harm criminalisation continues to have on communities, families, and people who use drugs
• The need for quality harm reduction information alongside a consistent, holistic treatment
• Connected and informed professional services that can provide genuine choice
• The importance of hope

Together, we can shape policy and build responses that reduce harm, save lives, and better support people affected by ketamine use.

Last few tickets remaining! 30/04/26, Doncasterhttps://ow.ly/75q450YGE9CKetamine use is evolving. As availability increa...
09/04/2026

Last few tickets remaining! 30/04/26, Doncaster
https://ow.ly/75q450YGE9C

Ketamine use is evolving. As availability increases and national reviews of its classification continue, communities are seeing rising social harms and physical health concerns. These emerging challenges require informed, coordinated, and targeted harm reduction responses.

Join Project 6 and the Transform Drug Policy Foundation for a half‑day conference bringing together communities, frontline services, policymakers, and people with lived experience to explore practical, evidence‑informed solutions to ketamine use.

09/04/2026

Huge congratulations and welcome to our new cohort of Ambassadors for 2026!
It's brilliant to have them all onboard and we can't wait to see what they'll achieve as part of this programme.

In today's session we spoke about the recovery community and what it means to be an ambassador - as well as the plans for this next programme.

The Ambassador programme is a 12 month course made up of 6 months of learning from different well known organisations and 6 months of placement with a graduation at the end to celebrate all their hard work! 📖🎉

This photo is featuring a new sneak peak photo of our new hub space 👀

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