Hackney Young People's Substance Misuse Service

If you have any questions about alcohol and drugs and don’t know who to ask – the Young Hackney Substance Misuse team can help.

Maybe you want to know about the effects of drugs, what to do if you feel under pressure to take drugs or drink, or how to help a friend you think might have a problem with drugs or alcohol. It’s a free and confidential service for anyone aged under 25.

We are also a non-judgemental and confidential service that supports and treats young people from 6 to 25 yrs of age who may be experiencing difficulties connected to the use of their parents / carers own use (sometimes known as parental substance misuse or hidden harm) . As well as any young person who may be criminally exploited being caught up in and coerced into selling drugs.

This service does not operate from a specific location and the address provided is for administrative purposes only. For drug and/or alcohol support, please contact us directly using duty Advice and Referral line: 0208 356 7377 or email us for a referral on yhsms@hackney.gov.uk Access to support Mon - Fri, 9 am to 5 pm Advice and Referral line is 0208 356 7377 (open 9 am to 9pm Mon - Fri)

Self referral or via other agency