Connect is a service for young people aged 11 – 18 who are concerned or worried about their use of alcohol or other drugs. It’s also for those who have found they are starting to experience problems through their alcohol or drug use. The aim of Connect is to give you the knowledge and understanding of the effects of alcohol and other drugs and to support you to make good safe decisions. Project staff will work with you to explore how alcohol and drugs have an impact on different aspects of your life.
This may include:
What happens to your body and physical wellbeing when you use lots of alcohol and drugs.
Having a look at some of the (sometimes embarrassing!) things that you do when you are drunk or stoned.
Give you a better (and honest) understanding of what alcohol and drugs are all about.
The risks of being lifted and spending a well comfy night in the cells!
This means that we take your privacy very seriously. Things that you talk about with your resource worker will not usually be discussed with anybody outside of the agency unless you say it is okay.
We will work in a way which respects your rights and freedom to make choices about things going on in your life. We also hope to help you look at your responsibilities towards your family, friends and community.
All staff at Connect are totally committed to respecting you and are dedicated to supporting you to make good, sound decisions about how you live your life.
You can get in touch yourself if you are worried about your own use of alcholol or other drugs. Sometimes other people might be worried about you and feel it might be worthwhile for you to become involved too. If you would like to talk to someone about our service, just give us a call on the number below. Feel free to pop in if you are passing, we can chat about Connect or give you information to take away.
Tel: 01738 580336
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