Children and young people who misuse alcohol and drugs

Information for foster carers provided by ru-ok? Young Person’s Substance Misuse Service

Our aims

Our team works to offer a family and young person friendly service, reducing harm caused by alcohol and drug use.

Our service is equally accessible to all. We work closely with other agencies to provide the best care possible, aiming to help young people to reach their full potential.

Who we are

We are a friendly, non-judgemental, understanding specialist team of workers from a variety of backgrounds, including Health, Youth and Community Work and Education.

We work to agreed legislation and all our policies are endorsed by the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB).

Who we support

Our service is aimed at 10 to 18 year olds and their families and carers.

We support:

• young people who use drugs
• young people who drink alcohol
• young people who have a family member who uses drugs and/or alcohol
• parents or carers of young people who use drugs and/or alcohol

We offer

• Telephone support and advice for –
  • young people
  • their families and carers
  • professionals
• Specialist assessment
• Targetted prevention and treatment
• Family and one-to-one work
• Links to other services
• Help and support with all aspects of the young person’s life, for example education and family relationships
• Care packages tailored to meet the individual’s needs.

How to get in touch with ru-ok?

Our address:

Ru-ok?
Ovest House
58 West Street
Brighton
BN1 2RA

Our telephone number: 01273 293966

Our email address: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Our website: areyouok.org.uk

Other useful phone numbers:

FRANK – National Helpline for young people 0800 776600

PATCHED – 24 hour National Helpline for families, carers and friends 0800 085 4450

Reviewed April 2012