Support for Young People

 
 

Substance Misuse Services for Young People

The Westminster Drug and Alcohol Action Team is a high-level strategic partnership composed of members from the PCT, London Probation Area, Metropolitan Police Service and the Council (Housing, Social Services, Community Safety Team, and Rough Sleepers Strategy).  The DAAT came into existence in 1998 as part of the governments Ten-Year Strategy ‘Tackling Drugs to Build a Better Britain’.  Supported by a Pooled Budget from its partners the DAAT is responsible for overseeing the implementation of a strategic plan to:

  • Protect local communities from the harm that drugs can cause
  • Educate and provide early intervention with young people who may become involved in substance misuse
  • Develop strategies for understanding and tackling availability of drugs within the borough
  • Provide comprehensive treatment options to substance misusers and increase the numbers accessing treatment.


The DAAT currently commissions the following services for young people who need support regarding substance misuse:

The Hungerford Drugs Project - Young People’s Team

The team can be contacted directly to arrange an appointment. They are open Mon – Fri 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on 020 7436 4404

The Family Therapy Service

Unit 5, 1-31 Elkstone Road
W10 5NT

The service can be contacted Mon - Fri 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on 0208 960 0880

Young People will be contacted within 3 days of a referral and offered an appointment within 5 days.