WHAT IS SANDPIT – Specialist Service for Substance Misusers Under 18years old.
The service is separate from our adult services
What we try to do:
- Information- realistic, truthful and honest
- Advice – on safer drug use, cutting down or stopping
- Listen- to any problems young people may have
- Support- help make decisions
- Practical help- benefits, housing, form filling
- Advocacy- supporting young people and their rights
- Respect- their choices and without judgEment
- Stay safe- blood borne viruses, overdose, safer sex etc