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Horizons Youth provide free and confidential support around alcohol and/or other drug use for children and young people aged 11-18 years old.

This service is for young people who are concerned about their own alcohol or other drug use, or they are affected by family substance use.

We can work with young people regardless of what they are using, including cannabis, alcohol, nitrous oxide and cocaine.

What we offer:

One-to-one support

12 weeks of 1-to-1 support for young people who are using substances or those affected by someone else's substance use.

Remote support

As well as in person, young people can access support on the phone, text via WhatsApp and video chat.

Workshops

Drug use workshops for groups of young people who are at risk of potentially using substances.

Outreach

Outreach and detached work around the city with frequent visits to other youth service organisations and communities.

Professional support

Advice and support for young people’s workers who are working with a young person who might use substances.

Youth Groups

Our M32 youth group is an opportunity to get out for the evening and have some fun with other young people who have been affected by someone else's substance use. We have groups for 5 – 10-year-olds and for 11 – 16-year-olds, covering the whole of Bristol. We have dinner together and do activities including arts and crafts, outdoor play, cooking and 1-to-1 time if a young person wants to take some time out.

All groups are held for two hours one week-day evening a week, twice a month for 5 – 10 year olds and monthly for 11 – 16-year-olds. Transport is arranged to get the young person there and take them home again, either by car or minibus.