Learn how to support young people around substance use, explore tools, multi-agency working, and available guidance and resources.

Learn how to support young people around substance use, explore tools, multi-agency working, and available guidance and resources.

Join us for a training session led by Luke Adcock, Service Manager at The Matthew Project, and Sarah Healy, Safeguarding Manager. The Matthew Project supports young people affected by substance use across Norfolk.

In this session, you will:

Explore ways to engage young people in conversations about substance use, including using screening tools

Discuss the benefits of multi-agency working

Understand the support available for children and young people affected by substance use

Learn about resources, guidance, and legal responsibilities to promote positive interventions for families

This session is ideal for professionals working with young people who want to develop their knowledge and confidence in having conversations around substance use.

Location: The Matthew Project, 70-80 Oak Street, Norwich NR3 3AQ

Parking is not available for this training. At The Matthew Project, spaces are prioritised for service users attending appointments and those with accessibility needs.

Please make alternative parking arrangements. The nearest car park is St Andrews.

The insights within this training are specific to Norfolk, UK. If you have any questions about the training, please email unity@matthewproject.org (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/conversations-with-young-people-about-substance-use-tickets-1776521245869?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*18jgmfh*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjE0MDI5OTEzMi4xNzc3OTcyODAz*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3Nzc5NzI4MDIkbzEkZzAkdDE3Nzc5NzI4MDIkajYwJGwwJGgw)

We want everyone to feel safe, supported, and included in the training.

If you have any accessibility needs or anything you'd like us to be aware of, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Please note that our sessions include discussions around addiction and substance misuse, which some may find sensitive.

We’re committed to making the training as accessible and comfortable as possible for all participants.

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