Who we are

Our story started in 1967 with a simple plea from our founder, Mollie Craven – to help each other. Mollie’s son was addicted to heroin by the age of 18. Feeling powerless to help, she wrote an article for The Guardian. In Molly’s search for support, she started APA – Association for Parents of Addicts, also known as Association for the Prevention of Addiction – which is now known as WithYou. We work with people on their own goals, whether that’s staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit. We give people support in a way that’s right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. 

“ I feel hugely respected and appreciated for what we do and our expertise. We have an exceptional team with a wholeload of recognition and thanks. This keeps us really motivated “

Investors in People report 2021

In 2022:

Every year, millions of us are affected by problems with mental health, drugs, alcohol, and self harm. Most of us know someone affected. One in six have personal experience. These are everyday issues. Yet not enough people are getting help or getting better.

We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.

There are thousands of amazing people working in frontline services going above and beyond to fill gaps and meet people’s needs, but something needs to change. To do this, our current strategic aims are: