Barnardo’s Axis Lanarkshire Core + Connect

Supporting those affected by personal, adult or parental substance use. Advice and information on the impact of high risk behaviours, such as drug or alcohol misuse, violence and domestic abuse. Intervention and treatment services can be accessed, along with 1:1 and peer support.

• The service supports young people age S1 -21 years (26 if care experienced ) living in the North Lanarkshire area, who are affected by their own or someone else’s substance misuse and other related complex issues.
• The service will provide co-ordination, advocacy and support for young people to address a range of health and lifestyle issues and ultimately try and link them back into the most appropriate services for their needs.
• The service specific support for young parents impacted by substance use, utilizing the solihull approach.