Welcome to YouCan!

It can be worrying when a family member is misusing drugs/alcohol. Without realising this can have an impact on those arround them, like you. Below are a few ways in which you might feel affected by their misuse.

If you feel like these are relevant to you, our YouCan service can help. Scroll down to see how we offer support and how you can get in touch with us.

Common signs

Afraid?

You are worried about their health, that they might be involved in an accident or you might also feel uncomfortable around them.

Feel embarrased?

You may be worried about their behaviour, such as saying strange things meaning you don’t invite friends round, leaving you feeling alone.

Feel responsible?

You feel your responsible for their drug/alcohol use. You think it's your job to try help them.

Feel unsafe?

You don't feel like you are protected, either from physical or emotional harm. If this is happening to you, please tell an adult you trust.

Our Support to You

We can support you in the following ways:

Regular tailored support and safety advice
Meet in a place you feel safe thats your choice
Flexibe contact range (phone, text, email etc)
Finding other support services to help you

We know it can also be hard explaining things to your family/guardians, which is where we can also help.

Positive Activities

Are you a child or young person affected by the drug or alcohol use of someone you care about? If you would like to join our youth club, or attend activities that we run over the holidays, please get in touch.

We offer positive activities for children and young people who are affected by the drug and/or alcohol use of someone they care about. Opportunity to build new friendships, learn new things and enjoy a broad range of activities.

Activities will take place on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and school holidays. We can organise transport for children and young people who would be unable to access the sessions otherwise.

Get support

To access support from us, click the button below for our referral form. A social worker, teacher, or youth worker can complete it on your behalf or contact us and we can help you fill it in.

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Contact us

Still unsure? Would you like to chat to someone before deciding if you want to recieve support? You can chat to us through our annonymous Live Chat, via Email or on the phone.