Substance Misuse and Young People

We are With You is the young people’s substance misuse team based in Darlington.

The purpose of the service is to help young people who are misusing, or at risk of misusing drugs and alcohol. Our aim is to offer information, education and practical support. 

The team is child/family focused and works flexibly and creatively to overcome problems associated with substance misuse.

We provide a holistic approach which centres on the health and well-being of young people.

The service can offer:

• 1:1 individual support
• Support to reduce use of substances/stop using substances
• Information regarding substance use that is factual & unbiased
• Linked working and specific pathways with key partners
• Carrying out educational sessions on substances and the risks for schools, colleges and professionals
• Family and friends’ advice and support 
• Individual Placement and Support (employment services)

They will meet you where you feel most comfortable, such as where you live, at your school, college or cafe.

For further information please contact We Are With You on

• telephone: 01325 809810
• Live Chat: We Are With You - open-webchat [external link]
• website: We Are With You [external link]