ROADS Provided By WithYou

05/12/2025

We’re set up at Parkgate Retail Park (next to Wilko) today talking all things drug and alcohol awareness.

Come say hello, grab some info, and stay safe💙

05/12/2025

Many people are facing a difficult year, and we want to keep our message simple: if you need support, we’re here 💙

If you can donate, thank you 🙏
If you can’t, please know you’re not alone. ROADS is WithYou this winter 💛

If you would like to donate, you can by visiting our JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/charity/wearewithyoucharity

04/12/2025

🎈 Balloons, laughing gas, whippits, chargers... Different names, but they all refer to nitrous oxide used as an illicit drug. Want to know more? Swipe through to get the facts ➡️

Stay informed and help others by sharing

02/12/2025

The festive season isn't always joyful for everyone. And that's okay.

This time of year, we’re encouraged to spend time with family and friends. But for many, the festive season can be a painful reminder of what’s been lost — or what was never there to begin with.

Whether you’re:

🌧️ A parent separated from your children
🌈 LGBTQ+ and estranged from family
🧠 In recovery and needing distance from unhealthy or unsafe relationships
💔 Grieving connections that ended — by choice or by force

You are not alone. If you're struggling this festive season:

🔹 Give yourself permission to feel what you feel.
🔹 Celebrate the boundaries you've had the strength to set.
🔹 Know that chosen family, quiet holidays, or even doing nothing at all are valid ways to spend this time.

WithYou’s free, confidential webchat service available from our website is a safe space to ask for support. ROADS is WithYou.

26/11/2025

We’re excited to share that our Direct to Home Ordering (DTHO) NSP is officially live! 🚀💙

Our DTHO service allows NSP supplies to be delivered straight to your door, usually within 24–48 hours.
Please note: someone must be home to receive the delivery.

The service is completely free of charge.
Check out our opening times and contact number below if you’d like to place an order or find out more 💙📦

26/11/2025

Raising awareness together 💙

It’s been a cold one today at the Rotherham Outdoor Market joint with MESMAC, sharing info, support, and friendly advice around drug & alcohol awareness and sexual health❄️

Empowering our community starts with open conversations!

17/11/2025

💛 Get tested – it could save your life. 💛

Bloodborne viruses don’t always have obvious symptoms, so you might not know you’re sick. But here’s the good news: testing can save lives.

The test is quick, simple, and discreet – just a prick of your finger. Early detection means early treatment.

Speak to your GP, local pharmacy, or a sexual health clinic about getting a test.
Your health matters. Take the first step today. 💛

13/11/2025

We’re teaming up with MESMAC for European Testing Week next week (17th - 21st of November)! 🌍 💉

Come and find us at the Outdoor Rotherham Market (see photo for details) to learn more, asks questions and help us to raise awareness💙

09/11/2025

“At this time of Remembrance, we come together to honour everyone who has served and everyone who is still serving.

“We think about the courage, the sacrifice and the commitment shown by our veterans, our serving personnel and their families.

“At ROADS provided by WithYou, we’re proud to stand alongside the Armed Forces community. We’re here to listen, to support and to walk alongside anyone who needs us today and always. No one should ever feel they have to carry things alone.

“As we pause and reflect, we do so with thanks, with respect and with the promise that we will always remember them.

“But for some veterans and service members, this time of year can be incredibly difficult.

“Grief, trauma, survivor’s guilt, and memories can resurface — and for many, that pain is quietly carried with the mask of drugs or alcohol.

“This is a time to remember — but also to check in, reach out, and offer support, not judgement.

If you know someone who’s struggling, remind them they’re not alone.” - Andy Craze, WithYou National Armed Forces Lead

ROADS is here to offer specialist support: https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/local-hubs/rotherham-roads

Wear your poppy, but also lead with compassion. Because remembrance isn’t just about the past — it’s about how we care for our veterans today

06/11/2025

For those who serve — or have served — in the British Armed Forces, life after operations, deployments, or even day-to-day stress can take its toll.

This time of year, events like Bonfire Night and fireworks displays can activate anxiety.

Whether you're managing trauma, struggling with alcohol or drug use, or just trying to stay on top of your mental health — grounding techniques can help you in the moment.

🧠 Try this: The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique:
👀 5 things you can see
🤲 4 things you can touch
👂 3 things you can hear
👃 2 things you can smell
👅 1 thing you can taste

It’s quick, quiet, and helps bring you back to the present when your mind is racing. It won’t solve everything — but it can help you steady yourself.

Remember, asking for help isn't weakness. It’s strength.

Whether you’re still serving, a veteran, or part of the wider armed forces community — you’re not on your own. ROADS is WithYou.

Take one breath, one step at a time.

06/11/2025

04/11/2025

As we enjoy Bonfire Night celebrations this week with fireworks and festivities, let’s spare a thought for those who may find it distressing.

For some - including our Armed Forces Community, the loud bangs, flashing lights, and unexpected noises can trigger painful memories or anxiety.

🎇 If you’re planning fireworks:

• Let neighbours know in advance
• Avoid late-night displays
• Consider quieter options where possible - you can even find silent fireworks!

💙 A bit of awareness and kindness can go a long way. Let’s make sure everyone in our communities feels safe and respected.