Young People who use drugs and/or alcohol
Young people are growing up in a world in which drugs of all kinds (including tobacco, alcohol, medicines and illegal drugs) are increasingly common. Despite this, most young people do not use illegal drugs or develop problematic drug use, a fact that many adults and the media do not acknowledge. However, drugs do cause significant health and social problems for young people, whether they use drugs themselves or have contact with others who use drugs. Young people, who do have problems with drugs need well-informed help and support.
Catch 22 Hampshire 24/7 offers a range of support to young people aged 19 and under who are experiencing problems with drugs and/or alcohol.
Young people can contact Catch 22 by:
email: 247hants@catch-22.org.uk
text: 07797 805 821
phone: 0845 459 9405
free phone: 0800 599 9591 (emergency referral and crisis line for young people and families)
We will arrange to meet you in a place where you feel comfortable and safe to talk:
• you can ask for a male or female worker
• you can ask any questions knowing that we will not judge you or make assumptions
• we will agree with you what support you need and work with you until we have sorted things out
If you want to find out more about drugs, visit the Talk to Frank Website: www.talktofrank.com
For information and advice about alcohol, please visit the following website:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Yourchildshealthandsafety/Youngpeopleandalcohol/index.htm
Disengagement from school is one of the major risk factors for the initiation or continuation of substance use amongst young people (Drugs: protecting families and communities (2008)). This is why the PRISM Network works closely with Hampshire secondary schools to respond early to support young people who are engaging in substance misuse and/or young people at risk of using substances.
The PRISM Network will provide specialist advice and consultation to school staff on the management of pupils with substance related problems, within a school setting. The service also provides support to young people engaged in substance misuse (Tier 2).
Schools can contact the PRISM Network by contacting Vicky Reeve at:
The PRISM Network
Havant Local Education Office
Riverway
Havant
PO9 2EL
Tel: 07590 305066
E-mail: victoria.reeve@hants.gov.uk
