Catch22

Catch22 is Surrey’s Young people’s Substance Misuse Service (SYPSMS)  and it is a county-wide specialist treatment service offering; one-to-one support to young people, their families with a 24 hour help line.  They support young people between the ages of 11-25years.  If you are worried about yourself or another young person and think you or they need some support, please make a SHARP report, ask a trusted adult in school, we are here to help you and can advise on the best way in which to support you.

Talk to Frank 

Talk to Frank exists to give young people and the adults around them up to date information about drugs, the effect on their health and the law surrounding them.  Young people may feel under pressure from other young people to vape, smoke, drink alcohol or try illegal substances, Talk to Frank gives guidance and advice on how to manage peer pressure and what to do if you are worried about someone : https://www.talktofrank.com .  If you are worried about yourself or a friend, please make a SHARP report and we can support you or your friend to get the help they may need.

Nacoa

Nacoa (The National Association for Children of Alcoholics) was founded in 1990 to address the needs of children affected by a parent’s drinking or similar addictive problem.  This includes children of all ages, many of whose problems only become apparent in adulthood.  

If you have a parent who is struggling with an alcohol addiction, you are not alone, please see the link for resources which may help you: Young people - Nacoa.  They also have a helpline – 0800 358 3456.  Please also know you can speak to a trusted adult in school, make a SHARP report and we will do our very best to support you.