Drug and alcohol services for children and young people
This page is for you if you or someone you care about is struggling with alcohol or drugs. This includes NPS (also known as legal highs), or any other substance.
If you work with children and young people, please see our referral page for professionals.
Under 25s Substance Misuse Service
The Under 25s Substance Misuse Service works across East Sussex from various locations. Whenever possible, we use settings that young people will feel comfortable in and can get to. There are staff like nurses and social workers in the team available to support young people.
You can make contact with us by phone or email.
- Phone: 01323 464 404
- Email: Under25sSMS.Duty@eastsussex.gov.uk
Our phoneline is open
- Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm and
- Friday, 9 am to 4.30 pm
Or you self-refer via our online form
About you
To ensure you get the right support, our service may ask for information on your:
- family and circumstances
- your substance misuse and its impact on you. For example, on employment, education, and your physical and/or mental health
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your preferences. For example, the specific services you would like to receive or where you would prefer to receive them.
For more information about how we use your data, your rights, and how to complain, please read our privacy notice.
Drugs helpline
Talk to Frank has a telephone line which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is for parents, carers, and young people. It is funded by the Department of Health.
- Phone: 0300 123 6600
- SMS contact: 82111
Other services that can help
You can get information and advice from your GP or school:
- Find a GP (gov.uk)
- Find your school
