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East Kent Young Persons' Service

Address and Contact Details

34 Simmonds Road
Canterbury
Kent   CT1 3RX

T: 01227 456 744

F: 01227 457 628

E: yps@kca.org.uk

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Who is the service for?

KCA's Young Persons' Service is for young people between 10 and 17 who wish to access advice, information and support around their alcohol/drug use.  The work with the drug and alcohol worker is focused around the young person, but we welcome and value the views and involvement of families and carers.

Services Provided

  • Advice and information on substance misuse and alcohol
  • Alternative Learning
  • Community Events
  • Diversionary activities, including music and video workshops
  • Early Intervention for 'at risk' children
  • Family groups
  • Harm reduction services
  • Managed groups in schools, colleges and youth centres
  • One to One keyworking
  • Outreach service
  • Substitute prescribing
  • Targeted Youth Groups

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm

How to refer

You can complete one of the forms below

Download a Drug Use Screening Tool in EXCEL

Download a Drug Use Screening Tool in ADOBE

or you can telephone or email us. 

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