The aim of the Bristol Local Drug Information System is to reduce harm and fatality caused by drug use. We will do this by gathering information about three main types of event:
We are asking partners to tell us about new, stronger, adulterated and contaminated drugs available in Bristol that you come across or hear about in your setting, by using this webform Local Drug Information System. Further information, which can be circulated to your staff teams, including a link to the webform is available via the following PDF:
Healthy Schools – information, resources and advise for schools on a whole school approach to understanding drugs and alcohol.
Talk to Frank - information and advice for young people and adults about individual drugs and alcohol, including an A-Z of substances, and what to do in an emergency.
Talk About Trust - information about a comprehensive set of educational resources developed by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in partnership with the Talk About Trust, aimed at helping schools teach young people about the risks and laws related to vaping, alcohol, and other drugs, through lesson plans, worksheets, PowerPoints, and interactive activities tailored to different age groups.
Early engagement – Horizons Bristol - supporting young people in early stages of substance use to prevent escalation into more problematic patterns - This service should be the first point of contact for most young people who are referred
Young People who are using drugs and alcohol and have with Mental Health Needs Young People who are using drugs and alcohol and have co-existing Mental Health Needs - YPSSMTS - Young People’s Specialist Substance Use Treatment Service – Specialist CAMHS
Young People with a social worker who are using drugs and alcohol - Drugs and Young People Project (DYPP) – social worker referrals only
Children and young people affected by parents/carers substance use (CABS) (primary and secondary school ages)
BDP M32 Youth Groups(for children and young people aged 5-10 and 11-16)
Horizons Bristol - Youth Team - Early Engagement Youth Team
Hawkspring - Drug & Alcohol Support for Children supporting children in South Bristol who are affected by family alcohol or substance use
Drugs and Young People Project - Support for young people engaged in Social Care, referrals made by the social worker only
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL an ambulance - What to do in an emergency | FRANK