Exploring support for families affected by substance misuse with Change Grow Live

Safeguarding Voice

Join us in this month’s episode to explore impact and support around substance misuse. The team from Change Grow Live (CGL) share their knowledge and insights on how we can all work effectively together to support families and people when they are impacted by substance abuse. In this episode we explore the harmful myths and stereotypes that get in the way of identification, how to effective engage those affected and where to refer for futher support.

Guest Speakers;

Liam - Youth Justic Service Resilience Worker

Megan - Young Person Resilience Team Leader

Fleur - Senior Chemsex & LGBTQI Worker

Links to resources referenced in episode:

TALK TO FRANK: 0300 123 6600 https://www.talktofrank.com/
CGL HELP YOUR MATE: https://www.changegrowlive.org/help-your-mate
KOOTH WELLBEING: https://www.kooth.com/
SANDBOX WELLBEING: https://thesandbox.mindler.co.uk/
SAMARITANS: 116 123 https://www.samaritans.org/
SHOUT TEXTLINE: TEXT SHOUT TO 85258 https://giveusashout.org/
ANXIETY UK 03444 775 774 https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/
SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT (Mental Health Services Herts) 0300 1234 244
HERTS MIND: 020 3727 3600 https://www.hertsmindnetwork.org/services-for-young-people/
NIGHTLIGHT: 01923 256391 o CHILDLINE: 0800 1111 https://www.childline.org.uk/

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