Young People’s Services
At Aquarius, we work with young people across the Midlands to help them build healthy, empowered lives.
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We know life isn’t always easy. Whether you’re affected by drugs, alcohol, gambling, or you’re just looking for a safe place to talk things through, we’re here to listen and support you in a way that works for you.
Our services are free and confidential, and they’re shaped around what you need. That might mean one-to-one support, practical advice, activities to help you build confidence, or connecting with others going through similar things. However your story starts, we’ll meet you there.
The Light Beyond the Shadows by Aquarius is a powerful collection of voices from young people they have supported, alongside heartfelt contributions from staff and family members
You can download a copy of the ‘The Light Beyond the Shadows’ here:
Explore our young people’s services
Telford STaRS
Helping people across Telford and Wrekin make informed choices about alcohol and drug use, and access support that fits.
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Derby
Choices is our specialist support programme for young people and families in Derby affected by alcohol or drugs.
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Our social enterprise café creates training and job opportunities for young people who’ve faced barriers to employment.
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Northampton (NGAGE)
Helping young people across Northamptonshire reduce the risks of drug and alcohol use, and make informed choices.
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Free, confidential support for young people and families across Bedford Borough affected by alcohol and drug use.
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Gambling (young people)
Recent research shows that more young people in the UK are gambling than smoking or drinking. We're here to support both young people and their families navigate and understand gambling and its effects.
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Part of Recovery Near You, we support young people with substance use, health and wellbeing, education and more.
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Supporting Children, Young people and young adults under 25 across Birmingham affected by drug and/or alcohol use, whether you are an affected by someone else's use or your own, we are here to support you make safer choices and work toward your goals.
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Grow
A hands-on gardening and cooking project for young people to grow food, learn life skills and connect with others.
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Support to individuals and families across Birmingham who are affected by drug or alcohol use—whether it’s their own or someone else’s. Including our award-winning CHOICES programme.
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On The Blog
Stories, insights and updates from the people and communities we work with.
Encouraging Open Conversations About Money
Every day, we speak to people who feel anxious about bills, repayments, or managing their money and we know that gambling can sometimes make these financial worries more difficult to manage. What may start as a way of making money, escaping stress or an attempt to “win back” losses can quickly lead to greater financial…
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Recovery Is a Shared Journey
Recovery is a complex journey, not only for the person choosing to reduce or stop using, but for everyone around them: friends, partners, colleagues, family members, and children. Everyone in that circle also experiences recovery in some way recovering trust, resilience, and confidence again. We accept our loved ones, whatever the struggle, but recovery doesn’t…
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