Help for professionals

As a teacher, social worker, GP or other professional, you might need to help someone with a drug or alcohol problem. The below offers pointers to the advice and information you need, including how to make a referral and links to a range of support services in Kent.

Referring someone for help

Depending on the age and location of the person, there are different services that can help.

We Are With You

To refer a young person (anyone under the age of 18, or anyone under the age of 25 that is not physically dependent on drugs and/or alcohol), or to access support and treatment services, contact:

The Forward Trust

For anyone above the age of 18 who is physically dependent on drugs and/or alcohol, or above the age of 24 that is not physically dependent living in East Kent (Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone and Hythe, Swale, and Thanet) contact:

Complete the criminal justice referral form

Change, Grow, Live

For anyone above the age of 18 who is physically dependent on drugs and/or alcohol, or above the age of 24 that is not physically dependent living in Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge and Malling, contact: