West Sussex Young People's Substance Misuse Service

Who we are

CRI provide a countywide outreach Young People's Substance Misuse Service in West Sussex. 

The service offers flexible, confidential treatment and support for young people aged between 10 and 18 years who have complex drug and alcohol issues.  Young people are offered appointments at a venue which suits them.

Treatment is provided mainly at Tier 3 (specialist), with clinical and medical support provided to the team through the NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (as required).   A team of qualified specialist workers undertake:

• Holistic assessments
• 1-1 care planned support/interventions
• Structured outreach appointments
• Prescribing or meeting other clinical need
• Drop ins in schools, colleges and other young people services
• Relapse prevention and harm reduction support
• Specific targeted activity (education) with vulnerable groups, LAC, Sexual Exploitation, NEET
• Professional and community support
• Advocacy
• Chlamydia Screening
• Sexual health support
• Needle Exchange
• Service User Involvement and consultation
• Partnership working with A & E

The West Sussex Young People’s Substance Misuse Service addresses all aspects of the young person’s life and supports the Every Child Matters five outcomes.

CRI also manages and/or works in partnership with a range of Tier 2 substance use services across the county. This ensures consistent working practice and appropriate referrals.

For further information, screening tools and referral forms please contact the office on 01903 230600 or phone/text 07779 339954.

Available Resources

YP screening tool.pdf
Referal Form 24-05-11 wsypsms.doc