Drug and alcohol services for children and young people
This page is for you if you or someone you care about is having trouble with drinking or drugs. This includes things like NPS (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 make sure you get the right help, our service might ask for information about:
- family and circumstances
- your substance misuse and how it affects you, like at school, work, or your health
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your preferences, like the kind of support you want or where you want to get it
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
