On Campus
Have you ever had a problem with alcohol or drugs but no longer do? Are you in recovery from addiction or interested in recovery from addiction? Maybe you’re sober curious and would like to talk to someone about it? If so, then Forward Leeds on Campus is here for you!
Forward Leeds on Campus is a new service created to support university students and staff in recovery. Some say connection is the opposite of addiction. Whether it’s through our one-to-one support, mutual aid or sober socials, we aim to come together and build a community that can support each other in maintaining an abstinent lifestyle in higher education.
What we can offer?
- Drop in’s for students and staff to take a break from the lecture room for a friendly chat and helpful support
- SMART recovery meetings on campus
- Peer support groups on campus
- Twice monthly sober socials
- Support in signposting to different recovery support meetings and sober groups in the local community
- Recovery seminars
Please note that currently we are only based in Leeds Trinity University and The University of Leeds. If you attend Leeds Beckett University or Leeds Arts University, please contact amelia.clark@forwardleeds.co.uk to see what support we can offer you.
What’s On at:
Leeds Conservatoire University
Useful information
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What’s On at the University of Leeds
Safe Spaces drop-in: Every Tuesday from 9am until 4pm. Room 1 in the Leeds University Union.
The Monday Check-In: Weekly check-in support group for students in recovery or sober curious. Starting on the 3 February 2025
Where & when: Every Monday from 6:30pm – online group, please email amelia.clark@forwardleeds.co.uk for Zoom link and password.
Recovery Celebration: Bi-weekly topical support group that explores addiction recovery and sobriety as a student. Starting on the 20 February 2025.
Where and when: Every other Thursday at 5pm – online group, please email amelia.clark@forwardleeds.co.uk for zoom link and password.
Sober Socials: On the 19th, Sober Socials will be meeting our friends at the Sober Butterfly Collective for a relaxed afternoon of board games, coffee and catch ups. This event is a great opportunity to meet new people in your local area! There are limited free tickets, so book your space on: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sober-socials-presents-chance-counters-with-sober-butterfly-tickets-1237202067689?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Safe Spaces drop-in: Every Friday from 9am until 4pm. City Campus, Calverley 111A (CC CL111A) from the 4th April 2025
The Monday Check-In: Weekly check-in support group for students in recovery or sober curious. Starting on the 3 February 2025.
Where & when: Every Monday from 6:30pm – online group, please email amelia.clark@forwardleeds.co.uk for Zoom link and password.
Recovery Celebration: Bi-weekly topical support group that explores addiction recovery and sobriety as a student. Starting on the 20 February 2025.
Where and when: Every other Thursday at 5pm – online group, please email amelia.clark@forwardleeds.co.uk for Zoom link and password.
What’s on at Leeds Trinity University
Safe Spaces drop-in: Every Wednesday from 11am until 4pm. Room: please check LTU app or email amelia.clark@forwardleeds.co.uk for venue
The Monday Check-In: Weekly check-in support group for students in recovery or sober curious. Starting on the 3 February 2025.
Where & when: Every Monday from 6:30pm – online group, please email amelia.clark@forwardleeds.co.uk for Zoom link and password.
Recovery Celebration: Bi-weekly topical support group that explores addiction recovery and sobriety as a student. Starting on the 20 February.
Where and when: Every other Thursday at 5pm – online group, please email amelia.clark@forwardleeds.co.uk for Zoom link and password.
Sober Socials: High Sobriety presents: Roll and Rave. High Sobriety presents a new way to party – Roll and Rave with DJs from House of Loft, bringing back club classics. 22 March 2025.
What’s on at Leeds Conservatoire
Forward Leeds on Campus is not yet at this university but hopes to be soon. If you would like some support or advice, please contact amelia.clark@forwardleeds.co.uk, as you may be able to access some of the support offered at a different university. Please also keep an eye out for any sober socials that are for all the uni’s combined.
What’s on at Leeds Art University
Forward Leeds on Campus is not yet at this university but hopes to be soon. If you would like some support or advice, please contact amelia.clark@forwardleeds.co.uk, as you may be able to access some of the support offered at a different university. Please also keep an eye out for any sober socials that are for all the uni’s combined.