WHAT IS SANDPIT – Specialist Service for Substance Misusers Under 18years old.
The service is separate from our adult services

What we try to do:

• Information- realistic, truthful and honest
• Advice – on safer drug use, cutting down or stopping
• Listen- to any problems young people may have
• Support- help make decisions
• Practical help- benefits, housing, form filling
• Advocacy- supporting young people and their rights
• Respect- their choices and without judgEment
• Stay safe- blood borne viruses, overdose, safer sex etc