Our strategy
Our vision, mission and strategy – building a future free from the harm caused by drugs and alcohol.
“Our new vision, which We Are With You has led from May 2025, is a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol.”
Simon Phillips
CEO
Why we exist
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There are almost 100 drug-related deaths every week in the UK – that’s over 13 deaths per day.
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Scotland currently has the highest drug-related death rate in Europe.
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82% of dependent drinkers in England are not in treatment.
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Each week 700 people are hospitalised and 24 die in Scotland as a result of alcohol use.
We exist to change this.
Our vision
(The difference we’ll create in the world)
A future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol.
Our mission
To be there for anyone experiencing challenges with drugs and alcohol.
To work with people on their unique journey, whether it’s staying safe and healthy, making small changes, or completely stopping a harmful habit.
To reduce stigma associated with drug and alcohol use so that everyone feels able to reach out for help.
We will do this by delivering specialist, free-to-access services to anyone who needs support, working in partnership with other experts.
Our Strategic Priorities for 2025–2030
To help realise our vision, we’re focused on three key priorities:
- Develop our core client support offer and operating model.
- Deliver high performing services and sector-leading client outcomes.
- Be a confident and bold voice in the sector and proactively work to tackle stigma for our clients, in the system and in society.
“My values are based around passion, drive and professionalism. I am proud of what I do and want to make a difference”
Investors in People report 2023
“You have been fantastic with me, supporting me at the lowest point in my life when no one else seemed interested”
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