Support for young people
If you are worried about a child or young person using alcohol or drugs you can speak to a school nurse or contact CGL who are the commissioned service for young people in Derbyshire.
CGL
We make sure that services are available to help young people who may have an alcohol or substance misuse problem.
We work with Derbyshire CGL, a targeted and specialist substance misuse service for young people up to and including 18-years-old who are using drugs or alcohol who feel they have a problem and want some support. This can be done through one-to-one sessions or group work.
Derbyshire CGL also offers targeted and specialist help to reduce the risks and harm associated with alcohol or drug misuse, as well as to help young people wanting to reduce or stop their substance use or avoid relapsing.
The service works with children, young people and their families or carers. It provides support and helps them to build resilience to enable sustainable recovery and prevent further use and harm.
Email derbyshire@cgl.org.uk.
Space 4 U
Space 4 U is a service we fund, supporting 5 to 18-year-olds living in Derbyshire (excluding Derby City), providing a safe space for children and young people who are affected by someone else's alcohol or drug misuse. This could be a parent or carer, sibling or close friend.
SPACE 4 U helps to improve wellbeing and resilience so they can cope better and build stronger relationships at home, at school and in the community.
Referrals can be made by anyone who knows a child or young person who is seriously affected by someone else's substance misuse.
Telephone: 01773 303646.