18-007 Young Persons Substance Misuse Services

The Young Persons Drugs and Alcohol service provided in Rotherham is currently called 'Know the Score'. Part of the remit of this service will be a full service rebrand. This specialist service is for the support of children and young people to prevent onset of substance misuse and delay the onset of alcohol use. For those few that become dependent, the aim will be to become drug/alcohol free. This service requires interventions up to an individual's 18th birthday and where a transition is required to adult services, this should be a smooth one. The key aim of this service is not to replace the need for case management by other agencies who are already working with these young people on other issues but to build on existing support with specialist drugs and alcohol expertise. Support should be integrated and collaborative with wider children's services to engage young people early, minimising risk and harm as well as enabling a whole family focus where appropriate to ensure that there is a long term sustainable change achieved.