By Tom Gozney, founder and CEO of Gozney. I turned to alcohol and drugs when I young, lost and struggling to understand myself and where I fitted in in the world. In my early years I was always a timid, sensitive kid and then when I started school I began…

Recovery Month is a time to celebrate the gains made by those in recovery, and remind those at the beginning of their journey that they are not alone. It’s an opportunity to let everyone know that although every journey is different, we’re all in this together. This Recovery Month, we…

As an IAPT clinician and a member of the LGBTQ+ community I’m honoured to have used my experiences to support others — By AJ, With You IAPT clinician I look forward to June as it is the start of summer and longer days, but also because it’s Pride month. …

Religion and psychology are often seen as separate or potentially opposing, but I don’t see it that way — By Rodean Vafa I’m a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with ten years’ experience, working for With You in Kent and Surrey’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service. Our service offers free therapeutic support for common mental health difficulties to adults in Kent and Surrey. …

How our Community Link Workers work with people in GP practices to improve their long term health and wellbeing — By Sovay Fitzpatrick, Programme Lead Community Link Worker services It has been an exciting journey for With You since we joined Scotland’s Community Link Worker programme back in 2019. Our Community Link Workers work in GP practices providing non-medical support with personal, social, emotional and financial issues. …

I’ve seen first hand the challenges women face navigating a system that is often not designed for them. — By Siobhan Peters, Director of Services North West, With You Looking back Tina feels like her drug issues were inevitable. Growing up in a domestically abusive environment she found this experience moulded her. ​​“As I entered adulthood domestic violence was part of every relationship I had because I had no idea how to have a healthy open relationship,” Tina said…

With You staff reflect on Black history, the experience of being Black in the UK and how we can better support Black communities in our work. — By Zara Rawlinson People from Caribbean and African backgrounds are fundamental to British society. Black History Month is an opportunity for everyone to celebrate, share and appreciate the full impact of our cultural history. Black History Month is also an opportunity to recognise the challenges our communities face in contemporary UK life. While…

Celebrating stories of recovery — Recovery looks different for everyone. The people who access drug, alcohol and mental health support come from a range of backgrounds, and all have their own unique relationship with these issues, and experience of accessing support. September is Recovery Month and we’re highlighting some of the stories of the people…

Part two of the review provides ambitious recommendations for a treatment system in need of a boost. — By Jon Murray, Executive Director of Services England, With You The long-awaited part two of Dame Carol Black’s Independent Review of Drugs has finally been published and it is a candid, bold and thorough analysis of where the drug treatment system currently finds itself. …