Via joins the Anti-Stigma Network

We’re delighted to announce that Via has become an organisational member of the Anti-Stigma Network.  

Established in 2023, it was created by a group of organisations coming together with a shared mission to improve understanding of the stigmatisation and discrimination experienced by people and families affected by drug and alcohol use.  

As one of currently 18 organisational members, we’re committed to: 

• Educating our staff, volunteers and stakeholders to understand and identify stigma. 

• Supporting our staff and volunteers to call out stigma and discrimination when they experience it or observe it. 

• Supporting the work of the network through the sharing of information and stories to better understand and fight stigma. 

• Raising the profile of the group within our own networks. 

Anna Whitton, CEO of Via and Via’s Anti-Stigma Network Champion, said: “This is a really important network for us and one that will support and strengthen the work of our diversity, equity and inclusion group. We need to continually reflect, listen and challenge ourselves to better understand, challenge and address stigma. Being part of the network is a key part of this.” 

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You can find out more about Via’s accreditations, commitments and memberships here.

For more information about the Anti-Stigma Network, visit: www.antistigmanetwork.org.uk.