We Are With You

We Are With You We're here to help you feel more positive about your life and your relationships with other people.

We provide free, confidential support with mental health in Surrey. We provide free and confidential support to people experiencing issues with mental health

Come and say hello to us at Pride tomorrow 😀 Our team leader, Dak, will be happy to answer any questions.
05/09/2025

Come and say hello to us at Pride tomorrow 😀 Our team leader, Dak, will be happy to answer any questions.

🏳️‍🌈 Not long now until ! We look forward to taking part in this brilliant annual event and hope to see you there. You c...
29/08/2025

🏳️‍🌈 Not long now until ! We look forward to taking part in this brilliant annual event and hope to see you there. You can ask us any questions about our talking therapies services 😊

Here are some snaps from our Team Leader Dak, representing WithYou at the recent Ashford and St Peters community day. Wh...
27/08/2025

Here are some snaps from our Team Leader Dak, representing WithYou at the recent Ashford and St Peters community day.
What a lovely event! ☺️

Zolpidem is turning up in UK conversations more and more, often not for sleep, but for surreal, unpredictable highs.Used...
26/08/2025

Zolpidem is turning up in UK conversations more and more, often not for sleep, but for surreal, unpredictable highs.

Used outside prescription, it can cause:
• Hallucinations
• Memory loss
• Sleepwalking
• Dangerous blackouts

People have driven, cooked, and fought under the influence, without remembering.
Mixing it with alcohol or benzos makes it far riskier.

Treat Ambien like the powerful drug it is.

Here's a shot of a recent stand we hosted at a Grassroots networking event at The Hive. We enjoyed speaking to people ab...
22/08/2025

Here's a shot of a recent stand we hosted at a Grassroots networking event at The Hive. We enjoyed speaking to people about our talking therapies service and answering questions about what to expect when setting foot through our door here at WithYou.

If you're interested in hosting us at an event somewhere in Surrey, get in touch! We have a friendly team on-hand ready to answer all your questions about mental health support.

Illicit diazepam use is rising in the UK and it’s not about “getting high.”For many, it’s about coping.With anxiety.With...
21/08/2025

Illicit diazepam use is rising in the UK and it’s not about “getting high.”

For many, it’s about coping.
With anxiety.
With trauma.
With withdrawal.
With pain.

But the risks are real:
• Counterfeit pills often more dangerous, unregulated substances
• Mixing with alcohol or painkillers can be deadly
• Dependence can build quickly, and withdrawals are intense

If you’re using, take steps to stay safe.
And if you’re struggling? Support exists. You’re not alone.

Speak to us today at wearewithyou.org.uk

Some great photos here from an excellent event! Thanks and everyone we spoke to throughout the day! ☀️
20/08/2025

Some great photos here from an excellent event! Thanks and everyone we spoke to throughout the day! ☀️

MDMB-4en-PINACA is a synthetic cannabinoid that’s been linked to sudden collapse, seizures, and fatal overdoses.It’s oft...
20/08/2025

MDMB-4en-PINACA is a synthetic cannabinoid that’s been linked to sudden collapse, seizures, and fatal overdoses.

It’s often sprayed on herbal material and sold as Spice.

Key risks:
• Potency varies wildly
• Causes rapid onset of unconsciousness or aggression
• Often used unknowingly by people experiencing homelessness or in prison
• Has been implicated in multiple UK deaths

Safer use guidance:
• Start with a very small dose
• Avoid mixing with depressants
• Sit down and stay seated
• Use with others present and call for help if needed

Stigma kills. Better knowledge saves lives.

Last week we were pleased to join our partners in North East Lincolnshire to celebrate our collaborative efforts to achi...
19/08/2025

Last week we were pleased to join our partners in North East Lincolnshire to celebrate our collaborative efforts to achieve hepatitis-c micro elimination in the region

This was a public health win underpinned by partnership and it was great to come together with our peers in success for a day of celebration and reflection.

The event brought together key partners and stakeholders who have been instrumental in this achievement.

Public health programme manager for North East Lincolnshire Council - which commissions WithYou to deliver the service - Sarah Lumley delivered a keynote speech thanking staff for their incredible work.

She presented operations manager Fiona Wilkinson with a special recognition award, acknowledging her leadership and the team's dedication in reaching what she described as "not just a public health milestone" but also "a deeply human achievement".

There were also presentations from

Andy Madison from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities
Emma Lamond, director of integrated treatment at WithYou
Yvonne Ward, Clinical Lead at WithYou
Frances Barrowclough from Gilead Sciences
Jason George from The Hepatitis C Trust
Layla Spauls, hepatitis C specialist nurse at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Kasey from the NHS' Operational Delivery Network
Dr Easom, consultant in Infectious Diseases and ODN Clinical Lead, who sent a congratulatory message and celebratory refreshments to mark the occasion

We would like to extend a huge congratulations and thank you to all involved including every single person who got tested and treated.

We couldn’t be more proud of the team in our North East Lincolnshire service 💙

4-MMC (aka mephedrone) is back but not like before.It’s popping up again in UK nightlife and online sales, but with key ...
14/08/2025

4-MMC (aka mephedrone) is back but not like before.

It’s popping up again in UK nightlife and online sales, but with key risks:

⚠️ What’s changing:
• Often mislabelled, may not be true 4-MMC
• Can be substituted with other cathinones
• Redosing is common due to short high
• Linked to panic, heart strain, and intense comedowns

✅ If using:
• Take small test doses
• Space out redoses
• Avoid mixing with other stimulants
• Sleep, food, and rest afterwards matter

Know what’s in your bag. And what it might not be.

Pins and needles after balloons? That might be nerve damage.Nitrous oxide can cause serious vitamin B12 deficiency, espe...
12/08/2025

Pins and needles after balloons? That might be nerve damage.

Nitrous oxide can cause serious vitamin B12 deficiency, especially with frequent use. Without vitamin B12, your nerves can’t function properly.

⚠️ What to look out for:
• Numbness or tingling
• Trouble walking or balancing
• Weakness or tremors
• Brain fog or mood changes

✅ What can help:
• Take regular breaks
• Get symptoms checked early
• Avoid mixing with alcohol or other downers

Nitrous isn’t harmless. But harm can be reduced if you know what to look for.

We’re looking forward to heading to later this month to run a stall explaining more about the talking therapies availab...
08/08/2025

We’re looking forward to heading to later this month to run a stall explaining more about the talking therapies available at our service. Come and join the event and say hi! 👋

Not everyone using Va**um is trying to get high.Sometimes it’s about coping. Calming the panic. Trying to sleep. Coming ...
07/08/2025

Not everyone using Va**um is trying to get high.
Sometimes it’s about coping. Calming the panic. Trying to sleep. Coming down from something else.

But the pills going around?
They’re rarely what people think.

🚫 Not diazepam
⚠️ Often synthetic benzos
🧠 Can hit harder, last longer, and leave people more at risk, especially if mixed

If you or someone you know is using benzos:
✅ Avoid mixing, especially with alcohol or opioids
✅ Use with someone around
✅ Stick to lower doses
✅ Take breaks between use

No shame. Just safety.

“Jungle pills” are unregulated tablets, sold for next to nothing, but sometimes costing people their lives.People are us...
05/08/2025

“Jungle pills” are unregulated tablets, sold for next to nothing, but sometimes costing people their lives.

People are using them to manage pain, trauma, or withdrawal. They’re cheap, accessible, and often stronger than expected.

If you work in health, outreach, or community services, share this info:
✔ Avoid using alone
✔ Test if you can
✔ Carry naloxone
✔ Go slow - one pill could be all it takes

Stigma doesn’t save lives. Harm reduction does.

01/08/2025

Disposables are banned. So what are people using instead?

The UK has banned disposable vapes to reduce youth access and environmental harm.
But when a product disappears, workarounds appear.

That means more people could start using:
⚠️ Refilled or second hand vapes
⚠️ Carts from informal sellers
⚠️ Devices that look like ni****ne but aren’t

This is where harm shifts, not because people are reckless, but because the supply changes.

This post isn’t about panic. It’s about noticing how risk travels through the system.

If you're va**ng it's essential you're only using your own vapes and that they have been purchased from a regulated source.

30/07/2025

‘Legal’ doesn’t always mean ‘safe.’

A product called Diamond Shruumz made headlines last year after multiple people in the US were hospitalised.

Marketed as a legal mushroom chocolate, it caused:
⚠️ Breathing difficulties
⚠️ Seizures
⚠️ Serious cardiac symptoms
⚠️ Three deaths

The packaging looked safe. The branding leaned into wellness. But the contents? Still unclear.

This post shares what happened and what harm reduction looks like when it comes to edibles:
🍄 Never assume a product is safe based on branding
🍄 Start with small amounts
🍄 Avoid mixing with other substances
🍄 Know what to do if someone reacts badly

wearewithyou.org.uk – safer use, no judgement.

Every 30 seconds, someone dies from a hepatitis-related illness. But here’s the good news: testing can save lives. Today...
28/07/2025

Every 30 seconds, someone dies from a hepatitis-related illness. But here’s the good news: testing can save lives.

Today is World Hepatitis Day and we want to celebrate the achievements and commitment of everyone involved in the fight against hepatitis C.

Working as part of the Hepatitis C Provider Forum, alongside our partners Change Grow Live, Turning Point, Waythrough, Via, Hep C U Later, NHS Addictions Provider Alliance, The Forward Trust, Delphi Medical and The Harbour Centre (Plymouth), we carried out over 88,000 BBV tests in 2024.

DXM is in cold meds but in high doses, it becomes something else entirely.Dextromethorphan (DXM) is found in a lot of ov...
24/07/2025

DXM is in cold meds but in high doses, it becomes something else entirely.

Dextromethorphan (DXM) is found in a lot of over-the-counter cough medicines and is fine when used only at the regulated doses listed on the label.

But taken in high doses, it becomes a powerful dissociative and one that’s often misunderstood.

It’s often used as an ingredient in purple drank and is known online for causing “plateaus” of trippy, out-of-body effects.

But DXM also comes with serious risks:
⚠️ Accidental overdose if the product contains paracetamol or antihistamines
⚠️ Serotonin syndrome if mixed with certain antidepressants
⚠️ Seizures, overheating, or panic

Help others understand the risks by sharing.

Happy International Non-Binary People's Day! 🌈❤️Non-Binary is an umbrella term to explain a gender identity where a pers...
14/07/2025

Happy International Non-Binary People's Day! 🌈❤️

Non-Binary is an umbrella term to explain a gender identity where a person does not identify as a man or woman but may identify with both masculine/feminine identities, neither identities, or a more fluid experience of their gender.

Today aims to raise awareness around the issues faced by non-binary people around the world. 70% of non-binary people have experienced depression, and we want you to know that we are with you and are here to support you if you are struggling with a low mood or anxiety.

Please reach out today:

https://www.iaptportal.co.uk/ServiceUser/SelfReferralForm.aspx?sd=b3124783-7974-4a47-a227-3572b68df4f8

Free, confidential counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in Surrey. All our therapists are registered with...
02/07/2025

Free, confidential counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in Surrey. All our therapists are registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.
To register for our service, you can do so online now. You don't need to be referred by a GP, you just need to be:

aged 17 or over
registered with a GP in Surrey

Please complete the online registration form below, and we will schedule your appointment with one of our therapists.

https://www.iaptportal.co.uk/ServiceUser/SelfReferralForm.aspx?sd=7924fbf4-482d-4204-8d49-9410a5614648

The theme this year is "Caring About Equality". This year's focus is on the inequalities faced by unpaid carers and call...
13/06/2025

The theme this year is "Caring About Equality". This year's focus is on the inequalities faced by unpaid carers and calling for greater support for them. The week aims to raise awareness of the challenges carers face, including the increased risk of poverty, social isolation, and poor mental and physical health.

If you need support with your mental health, speak to us today: Call and make a referral on 0300 012 0012 or complete an online referral by visiting our website.
https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/local-hubs/surrey-talking-therapies/services/talking-therapies

10/06/2025

Men experience domestic abuse too. If someone close to you puts you down, controls where you go or who you speak to, or makes you feel anxious, isolated or afraid, this could be coercive control. It’s not always easy to see it. During Men’s Health Week, we want to say clearly, your experiences are valid and you're not alone.

Your Sanctuary offer confidential, non-judgemental support specifically for men who are affected by domestic abuse, including emotional or controlling behaviour. See the comments for more information.

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04/06/2025

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