Teesside drug and alcohol service expands into Grangetown
WithYou provides free, confidential and a non-judgemental advice
A Teesside drug and alcohol support service say they're helping more people than ever after opening a new centre in Grangetown.
The building will be supporting adults, young people and families struggling with drugs and alcohol.
Local charity WithYou in Redcar & Cleveland has expanded into the area from its current service on Redcar High Street, looking to meet more clients where they are and increase access to free, confidential, and non judgemental help across the area.
The building at Barbara Bowater House on Kingsley Road, Grangetown (TS6 7PW) is now fully open to clients.
The Grangetown premises has been developed as part of WithYou’s vision to create warm, welcoming environments where people feel safe, respected, and supported. The building hosts:
• One to one support for adults and young people
• Naloxone (a life-saving medication that reverses opioid overdoses)
• Group sessions and workshops
• Space for partners
• Drop ins for anyone wanting advice or information
Stacey Skilton, head of service delivery at WithYou in Redcar & Cleveland, said: “We’re excited to extend our support across the area - the additional centre in Grangetown will allow us to help more residents, at times and in places that suit them, and in a way that feels rooted in the community. By being visible in local areas, we’re making help support more approachable, and breaking down stigma. We want people to know that help is close by, free, and without judgement.”
WithYou is encouraging partners and community members to signpost anyone who may benefit from support. Whether they want advice, harm reduction information or support to reduce or stop use of alcohol and drugs. The new Grangetown site offers equipment and harm reduction services alongside therapeutic support, making it easier for people to access what they need.
WithYou say they also offer a free and confidential webchat where a specialised team of real advisors run the service on weekdays from 9am to 9pm and on weekends (and bank holidays) from 10am to 4pm. The webchat is completely anonymous and confidential with on-demand support from our experienced staff available 364 days a year, every day of the year except Christmas Day.
WithYou is working in partnership with THRIVE partners, Harbour and Intuitive Thinking Skills alongside Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council. THRIVE is England’s first Integrated Domestic Abuse and Substance Use partnership, bringing together three specialist charities to address complex, overlapping needs in Redcar & Cleveland. The partners will also make use of the new Grangetown building.
You can find out more on their website.