Support for young people
If you're under 18, live in Stoke-on-Trent and are worried about your own drug or alcohol use or someone else’s, we are here to support you.
Support for young people who use drugs or alcohol
If you're a young person, we can give you support that fits you. We don't preach or tell you what to do. Instead, we listen, talk things through, and help you make choices that feel right for your life.
That might mean learning how to cut down, staying safer, or just getting clear information so you can decide what you want next.
Our support is all about giving you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to make your own decisions.
Support for young people affected by drugs or alcohol
When someone in your family, or someone close to you, is using drugs or alcohol, it can be hard. You might feel worried, upset, or alone.
Our Family Support team provides support to young people who are impacted by somebody else's drug or alcohol use. We offer one-to-one chats, group support, workshops, and activities to help you understand what's going on and find your own ways to cope.
How we can help
What to expect from our young person's services
You’ll find a warm, welcoming space where you can access non-judgmental support and advice from the CDAS' young person's team.
All of our services are free, and we won’t tell anyone about anything you tell us without your permission unless we have serious concerns about your own or someone else’s safety.
How to access our services
To access our services, you can:
- Call us on 01782 283 113
- Send us an email to ypreferrals@sotcdas.org.uk
We’ll meet you where you feel most comfortable, such as where you live, at your school, college or youth club.
If you have a disability, are neurodiverse, or English is not your first language, please let us know when you get in touch. We make our services as accessible as we can, and we'll work out the best way to support you.
Ready to chat to us?
If you're under 19 and drugs or alcohol are affecting you or someone close to you, we are here for you. You don't need a referral and you won't be judged.
