# data[].attributes.body
The primary aim of the service is to provide specialist support to children and families where at least one, or both parents/carers, are misusing drugs and/or alcohol. Service delivery in Flintshire, Denbighshire and Conwy.

# data[].attributes.body
Anyone can refer to our service.
Using the referral form you can ask for support for a young person or carer, who may want information and advice about substances or who is experiencing difficulties around substances.

Completed forms can be sent to:
flintshireservices@barnardos.org.uk

Once we receive the form we will make contact with yourself and arrange to see the young person concerned.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Barnardo's Flintshire Services Referral Form revised Nov 2024.doc

# data[].attributes.body
Sandra Edwards

Contact
sandra.edwards@barnardos.org.uk

Tel: 07753 318920

# data[].attributes.body
Rebecca Hughes

Contact

rebecca.hughes@barnardos.org.uk

Tel: 07925 145850

# data[].attributes.body
Keith Thomas

Contact

Keith.thomas@barnardos.org.uk

Tel: 07513 137982

# data[].attributes.body
Our team provide support for children, young people and their families across Flintshire, Conwy and Denbighshire who are exposed to substance misuse whether in the home, school or socially.

We will see young people wherever is best for them.

Staff deliver educative sessions in schools, youth clubs and other services.

1-2-1 sessions can be offered in a location to suit the young person.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
The primary aim of the service will be to provide specialist support to children and families where at least one, or both parents/carers, are misusing drugs and/or alcohol. Service delivery in Flintshire, Denbighshire and Conwy.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The primary aim of the service will be to provide specialist support to children and families where at least one, or both parents/carers, are misusing drugs

# data[].attributes.body
Familial Substance Misuse Service (Young People)

Working to reduce the harm caused to children and young people by parental or carer substance use/misuse. Enabling children and young people of substance users to safely express their thoughts and feelings about their circumstances, as well as increase their awareness of substances and substance use.

# data[].attributes.body
Familial Substance Misuse Service (parents/carers)

Early intervention project working with parents/carers whose substance use/misuse impacts

and impairs family functioning, and where the health and development of children and young

people is affected.

Eligibility criteria:

The parents we would include on our programmes are those:

1. Whose use of drugs and or alcohol interferes with their parenting ability.

2. Who have a need for the services on offer and have consented to a referral being made.

3. Whose children may benefit from improvement in family circumstances.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
The use of these substances (both by young people and adults) can have a massive effect on a young person's life.

Some young people might be exposed to alcohol use before the legal age of consuming it, so it's important for parents and carers to understand it's possible affects, to best support those in their care.

Find out more information below about the effect of alcohol and other drugs on young people, how parental use can also affect children and young people, and support available.

The misuse of alcohol and other drugs can have a big effect on children at different stages in their lives.

Alcohol and other drug use can put children at risk of:

A 16 or 17-year-old, when accompanied by an adult, can drink beer, cider, or wine with their meal. However, UK alcohol laws do not allow them to buy an alcoholic drink until they reach 18 years old.

Although young people may try, or be exposed to, alcohol before they are 18, it is not normal for them to drink in excess (especially when they are on their own), drink regularly, or be dependent on alcohol.
If you are worried about the drug or alcohol use of a young person in your care, there are support services available to you.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Learn more about alcohol and other drug misuse, it's effect on children, and support available from our specialists.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol today. | FRANK

# data[].attributes.body
Charlotte Venables

Contact

charlotte.venables@barnardos.org.uk

Tel: 07808 024771

# data[].attributes.body
Emily Tomasino

Contact:

emily.tomasino@barnardos.org.uk

Tel: 07920 290273