Teen and young people addiction services in Westgate on Sea provide specialist drug and alcohol support for under-18s and young adults up to 25. Young people's substance misuse services are separate from adult services, use age-appropriate approaches, and involve families where appropriate. Free specialist support is available in Westgate on Sea — call Frank on 0300 123 6600 or ask your GP for a referral to the local young people's service.
Showing 3 CQC-registered centres from Canterbury (21 km away) — these centres may accept referrals.
Teen and young people's addiction services in Westgate on Sea take a different approach from adult services — recognising that adolescent brain development makes young people more vulnerable to addiction and more likely to have experimental or exploratory patterns of use. Services work with the young person themselves, their family, their school, and other agencies involved in their life. Referrals can come from GP, school, CAMHS, social care, or self-referral.
For parents concerned about a young person in Westgate on Sea, Frank (0300 123 6600) can advise on how to approach the conversation and what services are available. Young people's services in Westgate on Sea use motivational approaches rather than confrontation, and confidentiality is maintained (with safeguarding exceptions). The goal is to reduce harm and support healthy development, not to label or stigmatise.
Source: ONS Drug misuse deaths 2023 release. Data covers South East England — the NHS region serving Westgate on Sea. Drug-related deaths are defined as deaths related to drug poisoning, drug misuse and dependence.