Y-SMART’s new website: STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Commissioned by Devon County Council with funding from the Home Office, Department of Health, Youth Justice Board and DCC: Y-SMART is the Drug and Alcohol Service for under-18s, throughout Devon (excluding Plymouth and Torbay). We aim to provide high quality, accessible, targeted prevention and treatment services specifically for young people across the county. Wherever possible, our service is confidential, promotes physical and mental well-being and reduces harm that can be associated with drug and alcohol use for young people and their families.
For Young People...
if you think you have a problem with your own drug or alcohol use, or are worried about someone in the family and it’s affecting you; if you want to know more about drugs to make sure your use is safe; if you want help to stay off drugs.
For Parents...
if you would like information or advice because you are worried about a child and think he, or she, has a drug, alcohol or solvent related problem.
For Professionals...
if you need advice or consultation; if you would like training in substance misuse and Young People; if you want us to deliver targeted education to individuals or groups of vulnerable under-18s.
We provide support and advice for professionals and families, and also deliver multi-agency training across the county. We provide targeted education in schools for those who are vulnerable to substance misuse; this may include children out of mainstream education, those receiving alternative education provision and other education centres such as secure units. We also provide support for young people whose lives have been impacted by parental, carers or sibling substance use.
We work with young people who experiment with drugs and alcohol; with those who have more complex needs and whose drug and alcohol use may be beginning to affect other parts of their lives; also with young people whose lives may be severely impacted and may need pharmacological interventions and support.
This site is for you if:
- You would you like more information, help or advice about
drugs or alcohol - If you are you worried about your drug and alcohol use
- If you are affected by friends, carers or family’s drug and alcohol use
- If you are a parent or professional looking for advice, support, or a place to refer someone that you are concerned about
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‘Substance Misuse and Young People’
