About Us

We’re Aquarius — a group of services across the Midlands and beyond, supporting people affected by alcohol, drugs, and gambling. Aquarius is part of Waythrough, a charity specialising in mental health, alcohol and drug support, and related areas. Together, we provide a wide range of services to help individuals, families, and communities.

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Aquarius is part of Waythrough

Aquarius has merged with Waythrough, on 1 April 2026. This follows a positive long‑standing relationship and reflects our shared commitment to supporting people affected by alcohol, drugs, and gambling. Aquarius services will operate as part of Waythrough’s Midlands area, and the support you receive will not change. Joining together has allowed us to build on our strengths, access Waythrough’s wider national infrastructure, and create more opportunities to help people across England.Aquarius has supported people since 1977, and this proud legacy will remain central to our work now that we are part of Waythrough. 

Together with Waythrough, we are committed to building on Aquarius’ strengths and expanding our ability to help people across England achieve a life they value. 

For over 40 years, we’ve worked with individuals, families and communities to help them understand their behaviour, overcome harm, and move towards a life they value.

We don’t judge. We don’t tell people what to do. We listen, we support, and we walk alongside people for however long they need us.

What We Support

Everyone’s experience is different. That’s why we offer support that adapts to individual needs, life stages, and communities.

Alcohol

We help people explore their drinking, reduce harm, and build strategies for change.

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Drugs

We offer support to anyone affected by substance use, whether it’s themselves or someone close to them.

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Gambling

We provide support for both adults and young people across the region with advice, intervention and recovery.

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Our Approach

We believe that behaviour makes sense when you understand the full context of someone’s life. That means looking beyond the surface, at relationships, housing, health, culture, community, and what someone is really trying to cope with, avoid, or escape.

Our role isn’t to fix people

It’s to hear them, to see them, and to meet them where they are. We help people recognise what’s going on, understand their patterns, and take steps that feel possible and right for them.

All our services are grounded in behavioural approaches and built on evidence, but delivered with empathy, flexibility, and a deep respect for lived experience.
We work with young people, adults, families and communities. Some people come to us for a short time, others stay connected for longer. However you access support, we’ll meet you where you are, and move forward together.
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Alongside one-to-one and group support, many of our services offer outreach, peer programmes, family support, and offer activities to build connection and confidence.

Our training and consultancy arm, Aquarius Life is designed to help employers and organisations create healthier, more supportive workplaces.

From one-off sessions to full staff programmes, we offer evidence-based training on topics like alcohol, drugs, gambling and wellbeing. Delivered by experienced professionals, our courses help teams feel more confident, informed and prepared to support others, and themselves.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to help people facing the harms of alcohol, drugs, and gambling to understand their behaviour, overcome obstacles, and build a life they value.

Our Vision

We want to see a future where people and communities can live full and empowered lives, free from the harms of alcohol, drugs and gambling, supported every step of the way.

Our Values

Hopeful

We believe change is always possible. We’re here for the future, not just the past.

Inclusive

We support all who need help and value every voice. Working alongside people as collaboration drives everything we do.

Compassionate

We’re human and meet people with care, understanding, honesty and no judgement.

On The Blog

Stories, insights and updates from the people and communities we work with.

Beyond the Uniform: Remembering Our Veterans and Recognising the Need for Support

Remembrance Day is an opportunity to honour all those who have served, recognise the sacrifices made, and reflect on the lasting impact of their service on individuals, families and communities.

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Farewell to Aquarius Drive Service and It’s Two Remarkable Members

After many years of dedicated delivery, the Aquarius Drive Service has now closed, marking the end of an important chapter in our organisation’s history. As we say goodbye to the service, we also say farewell to two of its longest‑standing team members Pami Kang and Gail Ingleson whose commitment and compassion have shaped the experience…

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