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Welcome to Unity!
Unity is a free, confidential service in Norfolk for young people under 19 who feel like their own drug or alcohol use is affecting them or people around them.
You might be feeling like you need to use drugs or alcohol to cope, can’t control how much or when you use, hide your use from family or friends, or notice that your mood, sleep, school, friendships, or daily life are being affected, and if this sounds like you, Unity is here to help.
Nervous about speaking with us?
We get it - talking about drugs or alcohol can feel daunting. We’re here to help, not get you in trouble. What you tell us stays private, unless we believe you or someone else is at serious risk of harm, or a serious crime is involved. You can find out more about confidentiality here.
What Unity Offers
Here's how we can support you:
Confidential one-to-one support
We’ll chat about how you’re feeling and we can meet in person at school, college, or somewhere in the community you feel comfortable, or talk by phone, text, or email.
Information about substances
Learn how drugs and alcohol affect your brain and body. While the only way to completely avoid risks is not to use substances, we can show you ways to reduce harm.
Health support
You can get advice about sexual health, including STI testing, blood-borne virus checks, and Hepatitis B vaccinations.
Connecting you to other help
If you need extra support, like help with housing, mental health, or other challenges, we can point you to the right people or services.