About this service
Whether you're using alcohol or drugs yourself, or you're being affected by someone else's use, we can provide you with free and confidential support.
If you are a parent, carer or family member, or you work with young people in education, health, social or youth services, find out what support we can offer young people.
Specific Support
Women - Women’s Morning is a weekly social group for women with past or current problematic alcohol or drug use to meet and talk to other women in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Each week we run a craft or workshop activity and are often visited by local business or service to talk about available opportunities.
Older People - The 50+ Crowd is a twice-weekly social group for people aged over 50 with past or current problematic alcohol or drug use to meet, chat and have the opportunity to take part in different activities. You can also ask to speak to staff 1-to-1 to discuss anything confidentially and refer yourself to a range of services we offer.
Children & Young People -
The BDP Youth Work team provide free and confidential support around alcohol and/or other drugs for children and young people aged 11 – 19 years old (Up to 25 years old for individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities) throughout Bristol.
Cannabis Support New Leaf - New Leaf is a project within our existing BDP Youth Team and aims to provide targeted support for young people aged 11-19 who are adversely affected by cannabis. New Leaf will work with a young person for up to 6 months through 1-to-1 sessions and group work.
Youth Groups - Our youth group is an opportunity to get out for the evening and have some fun with other young people. We have groups for 5 – 10 year olds and for 11 – 16 year olds, covering the whole of Bristol.
Family Support
If you are a parent or carer, we have a range of support available for your child who may be being affected by your alcohol or drug use.
Students - we have partnered with the University and SU to provide specialist support for students at UoB every Thursday. You won’t get in trouble for being open with us about your drug/alcohol use.
LGBT+ - PRISM is Bristol’s free, specialist drug and alcohol support for LGBTQ+ people. Whether you’re thinking of stopping or want to continue in a less harmful way we can support you.
Bereavement Support - Bereavement Through Addiction was founded in 2009 by two parents, as a result of their experience of losing their son. BTA host a monthly support group for family members and friends who have lost a loved one through alcohol or drug use at BDP. To find out how to access the group and for more information please contact us.
Explore our range of specific support for your particular needs on our Get Support Page at https://www.bdp.org.uk/get-support/
Whether you're using alcohol or drugs yourself, or you're being affected by someone else's use, we can provide you with free and confidential support.
If you are a parent, carer or family member, or you work with young people in education, health, social or youth services, find out what support we can offer young people.
Specific Support
Women - Women’s Morning is a weekly social group for women with past or current problematic alcohol or drug use to meet and talk to other women in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Each week we run a craft or workshop activity and are often visited by local business or service to talk about available opportunities.
Older People - The 50+ Crowd is a twice-weekly social group for people aged over 50 with past or current problematic alcohol or drug use to meet, chat and have the opportunity to take part in different activities. You can also ask to speak to staff 1-to-1 to discuss anything confidentially and refer yourself to a range of services we offer.
Children & Young People -
The BDP Youth Work team provide free and confidential support around alcohol and/or other drugs for children and young people aged 11 – 19 years old (Up to 25 years old for individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities) throughout Bristol.
Cannabis Support New Leaf - New Leaf is a project within our existing BDP Youth Team and aims to provide targeted support for young people aged 11-19 who are adversely affected by cannabis. New Leaf will work with a young person for up to 6 months through 1-to-1 sessions and group work.
Youth Groups - Our youth group is an opportunity to get out for the evening and have some fun with other young people. We have groups for 5 – 10 year olds and for 11 – 16 year olds, covering the whole of Bristol.
Family Support
If you are a parent or carer, we have a range of support available for your child who may be being affected by your alcohol or drug use.
Students - we have partnered with the University and SU to provide specialist support for students at UoB every Thursday. You won’t get in trouble for being open with us about your drug/alcohol use.
LGBT+ - PRISM is Bristol’s free, specialist drug and alcohol support for LGBTQ+ people. Whether you’re thinking of stopping or want to continue in a less harmful way we can support you.
Bereavement Support - Bereavement Through Addiction was founded in 2009 by two parents, as a result of their experience of losing their son. BTA host a monthly support group for family members and friends who have lost a loved one through alcohol or drug use at BDP. To find out how to access the group and for more information please contact us.
Explore our range of specific support for your particular needs on our Get Support Page at https://www.bdp.org.uk/get-support/