Services for Young People in Bolton

Some young people will, for a wide range of reasons, try a drug or drugs. Some may use them more than once or twice, and some of those young people will have some sort of problem with drugs or with alcohol.

If you are a young person worried about your own or somebody else's (maybe a friend or relative's) alcohol or drug use, it can be a scary and lonely thing to deal with. It might help to talk to somebody who is not connected to the situation, who understands and you can speak to in confidence.

On the other hand, if a young person in your life is using (or you think they may be using) alcohol and/or drugs, this can be very worrying. Families or friends may feel that there is a drug or alcohol problem even if the young person themsleves doesn’t. You might benefit from being able to talk to somebody about your worries and get some information and advice from experienced professionals.

Whatever the situation, there are agencies in Bolton that can provide help and support to you if you want or need it.

And remember, you don’t have to have a problem with alcohol or drugs in order to talk to someone at one of the agencies - they are also there to help prevent problems before they start.

360° is the young person's drug and alcohol service in Bolton. Other young people's services in Bolton, like the Parallel and Connexions, can also help with issues about health, contraception and career advice.

For more details about what’s available, click on the links at the left-hand side of the page.