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Support for adults

For anyone over 18 who lives in Rotherham and worried about alcohol or drug use.

Whether you need advice for yourself, or to support a loved one, we work with you, side by side, to make sure we provide you with the right support. All our services are free. We'll never judge, and we're here to listen.

  • 1:1 support
  • Support groups
  • Support for family and friends
  • Clinical support and medication
  • Needle and syringe service
  • Blood borne virus testing
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Support that's right for you

When it comes to recovery, we know that everyone’s goals are different, whether that’s making small changes, stopping completely, or finding new ways to stay safe and healthy.

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Our services are free

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How we can help

Whatever it is that you want to achieve, we’ll support you to get there - and we’ll be WithYou every step of the way.

We offer one-to-one drug and alcohol support, where you meet with a Recovery Worker regularly to work through things you're struggling with. 

This could range from a single session to a more structured, longer-term series of meetings, depending on your needs.

We'll be as flexible as possible with where and when these sessions take place, to fit around your commitments. 

We understand that substance use can impact all areas of your life so we take a holistic approach. We'll also look at any potential contributing factors such as housing, finances, relationships and employment. This wrap around approach helps you to better understand your drug use, allowing you to take greater control.

Our support groups are a place for people who are experiencing issues with drugs and alcohol to come together and help each other. They're sometimes known as Mutual Aid Partnership, or MAP, groups.

Groups and meetings are a great way to make positive steps in recovery. Change is easier if you have other people to support you.

The groups are free and confidential. You can join for as little or as long as you want. Rather than focussing on how you’re feeling, our support groups are about helping each other find practical ways to deal with life’s challenges. 

The meetings are run by WithYou staff or by experienced volunteers who may have had issues with alcohol or drugs themselves in the past, and understand the challenges.

In some cases, you might need medication to help you manage withdrawal symptoms or to prevent relapse. This clinical support is delivered alongside other structured one-to-one sessions, as part of your wider recovery plan. 

To access this treatment, your recovery worker will arrange an assessment with  specially trained clinicians, such as doctors and nurses, who can give you a prescription for the medication you need. 

The assessment will look at your substance use and wider health needs, so that we can offer you the right treatment. You will meet with the clinical team regularly to make sure the medication is working well and to make any adjustments. 

1-1 psychosocial interventions refer to individualised therapeutic approaches aimed at addressing the psychological and social aspects of dependency. Typically, these interventions involve things like personalised counselling sessions tailored to the specific needs and challenges of the person in recovery.

By focusing on factors such as coping strategies, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills, these interventions provide essential support for those working to overcome challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health. 

As a family member or friend of someone using drugs and alcohol, you may not know where to turn. 

Please be reassured, there’s support available to help you navigate this challenging situation.

We offer specific support for people who are affected by a loved one’s alcohol or drug use.

For anyone who injects drugs, we provide new, sterile injecting equipment to help keep you safe. 

Our needle and syringe service is located at: Carnson House, 1 Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2EN and is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9am-5pm and Tuesday 9am-7pm.

You don't need an appointment. You can just walk in and get what you need.

Our services provide Naloxone. 

The Naloxone injection (Prenoxad) or nasal spray (Nyxoid) are life saving substances that can prevent overdose. They work by reversing the effects of opioid drugs such as heroin, morphine and methadone. 

We provide people who use substances with Naloxone and training on how to respond to an overdose situation. We also make Naloxone available to family members and friends. 

Blood borne viruses (BBVs) are viruses that spread through blood, and in some cases, bodily fluids. 

If you attend one of our drug or alcohol services, you will be offered a free BBV test. You can also ask for a test when you register with a service.

Specialist services

We run a confidential programme to help people in Rotherham who’ve experienced challenges with drugs and alcohol to find work. This is called Individual Placement and Support Service (IPS).

Our clients have told us that finding and securing employment has greatly aided their recovery by adding routine to their life and increasing their independence. 

Developing new skills and growing your confidence is a great way to positively build a brighter future. Learn more about our IPS service here.

Who our services are for

Our adult drug and alcohol support service is for you if you're:

  • Aged 18 and over
  • Living in Rotherham
  • Experiencing challenges with drugs or alcohol, or you’re worried about someone you know
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What to expect from our services

You’ll find a warm welcome and free, non-judgmental support and advice from the WithYou team.

We want you to feel safe and comfortable when seeking support, and your privacy is really important to us. Everything you tell us, whether in person or online, is confidential. The only time this might change is if we have serious concerns about your own or someone else’s safety.

 

How to access our services

To access our services, you can either contact us directly using the number provided below, or book an initial appointment online yourself. 

Make a referral

Our appointments can be carried out at our office, online, or we may meet you in our local community.  

If you have a disability, are neurodiverse, or English is not your first language, please let us know when you get in touch. We make our services as accessible as we can, and we'll work out the best way to support you.