Child is using substances
Frank
Honest information about drugs. Including risks, the law and top tips for keeping safe
Professional/parents/child
Frank
Honest and useful advice for parents and guardians
Professionals/parents
Parent Support Link
Supports and informs family and friends of people who use substances or are problematic gamblers.
Professionals/parents
DASS Portsmouth City Council
Confidential 1:1 support for young people under 19 who want to make a change to their substance use
Child/can support parents and professionals with any concerns or questions
Alcohol Education Trust
Educational materials and lesson plans are listed by subject to make lesson planning simple. There are different levels of resources for different age groups and abilities, together with short film clips and hand out sheets. Resources are structured by age group
Teachers
PSHE Association
Teach engaging lessons that explore the facts, laws, risks and consequences associated with alcohol and other drug use. Your pupils will learn how to manage influences and pressure and keep themselves healthy and safe.
Teachers
Rebound
Rebound is a confidential, empathetic support group, caring about carers. The service is free of charge to carers and family members affected by a loved ones drugs, alcohol and substance misuse.
Parent/ carers
Safe4Me
Toolkit designed to support teachers to deliver education specific to the law, consequences and personal safety.
Designed to be flexible to meet individual needs for KS3, KS4 and post 16
Teachers
Young Minds – drugs and alcohol
Facts on drugs and alcohol, how they can affect your mental health and advice on what to do if you need support
Young people
All secondary schools have a Substance Misuse Champion – they have received additional training and can offer brief intervention and signposting