choice’s project working with young people aged 10-19
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Choice’s Project
Working with young people aged 10-19
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• There are just over 6000 people engaging in drug and alcohol treatment services in Birmingham with Children under 18 years old
• Identifying Young People who have parents with drug or alcohol issues can be difficult:
• Keeping it a secret/ not being open about it• Fear of repercussions on family unit• Don’t realise there is a problem
Parental Substance Misuse
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Parental Substance Misuse can have a variety of affects on young people and each young person will cope in a very different way.
• Short-Term Effects: loneliness/ feeling helpless/ worried/ withdrawn/ confrontational/ aggression/ lack of concentration
• Long-Term Effects: Develop own drug or alcohol issues/ relationship issues i.e. difficulty forming relationships/ Depression/ Anxiety Problems/ Carer Responsibilities (shortened childhood)
» Research by Bancroft et al (2004) “Parental Drug & Alcohol Misuse”
Impact on Children
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• Offer up to 12- 1:1 sessions (including assessment, risk assessment, care planning)
• Can do group work sessions if appropriate
• Sessions are tailored to the needs of the Young Person
Interventions
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• Focus on areas including:
• Drug & Alcohol Awareness • Support Networks• Coping Strategies • Relaxation Techniques• Goal Setting• Motivational Interviewing• Reduce feelings of guilt• Explain addictions and cycle of change• Safety Plans
Areas of Work
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How to refer
• Send a completed referral form either via:
• Fax- 0121 622 1417• Email- [email protected] • Post- Aquarius, 3 Bath Court, Bath Row, Birmingham, B15 1NE
• For any queries please contact 0121 622 7780