UNIVERSAL SERVICES (Tier 1)
Universal services
are the first line of help and support for young people and
parents/carers with concerns or problems associated with drugs
and alcohol. Examples of Universal Services are GP’s, Teachers,
Youth Workers and Connexions Advisors. Young people and
parents/carers with questions or concerns about drugs or alcohol
can seek information or advice from any of these sources.
The purpose of
generic and primary care (Universal) services is to ensure
universal access and continuity of advice and care to all young
people. Tier 1 services are mainstream services for young
people concerned with education improvement and maintenance of
health, educational attainment, identification of risks or child
protection issues, eg. GP, Teacher, Youth Worker, Connexions
Advisor. They will also provide advice and information about
substances as part of a general health improvement agenda and
screen those with vulnerability or difficulties in relation to
substances.
Additional
information on these services can be obtained from:
South Central
Connexions
www.connexions-southcentral.org
Hampshire County
Council Youth Service
http://www3.hants.gov.uk/children-services/youth
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