Branching Out
Branching Out
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service for Young People
About Branching Out
Branching Out is a free and confidential drug and alcohol service for young people under 19 living in Tameside and Glossop.
We offer:
- Support, advice and information
- Practical help
- Treatment for drug and alcohol use
- Substitute prescribing – GP
- Alternative therapies
- Access to other services
- Flexible appointments – at our offices, in school, at home, at another youth agency
We also provide the following services:
- Parent/Carers Service – information and support to parents and carers concerned about a young person’s substance use. This may involve one-to-one support or structured Family sessions.
- Targeted Group Work – for vulnerable young people who require targeted drug and alcohol education. This support can be requested by schools, youth workers or other professionals working with young people.
- Training for Professionals – we run a free, one day training course which covers basic drug and alcohol information, looks at how to complete our screening and assessment tool and provides educational resources that can be used with young people.
Branching Out is run by Lifeline (www.lifeline.org 
) which has over 30 years experience of running drug and alcohol services.
Referrals to Branching Out
We accept referrals from young people, relatives, carers, friends or professionals.
To make a referral to the young people’s service or to enquire about any of the other services listed call Branching Out on 0161 342 7605 and one of our workers will be happy to speak with you.
Contact Us
Branching Out is based at:
Number 31 Clarence Arcade, Stamford Street, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 7PT
0161 342 7605
0161 342 7692
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Page last updated: 8 April 2011