Background

Fusion is a free and confidential service for anyone aged between 11 and 24 who lives in the Gwent area and is concerned about their own drinking or drug use, or that of a friend or family member.

Our Philosophy

To provide a friendly, supportive, confidential and non-judgemental service.  To build appropriate and effective relationships with young people in order to work with them to achieve their positive outcomes with regard to alcohol and substance use.  In order to achieve this, we base our service on respect and empathy for the individual and their right to confidentiality.  We accept that the individual’s goal may often be harm reduction rather than abstinence.

Our service is based on a holistic approach which links alcohol and substance related issues to other broader issues.  The service will evolve as local needs change and resources will be prioritised to local needs and issues.

Our Aims

• To provide peripatetic and agency based services for young people aged 11-24 living in the Gwent area who are affected by alcohol or substance related issues.
• To offer therapeutic interventions and ongoing support for young people dealing with alcohol and substance related issues.
• To make contact with young people who are vulnerable and at risk of social exclusion clue to alcohol and/or substance related difficulties.
• To provide information and support concerning the physical, psychological and Social risks associated with alcohol and/or substance misuse in order to minimise harm caused to individuals, families and communities.
• To provide information, training and support to other professionals encountering alcohol and/or substance related issues when working with young people.
• To network pro-actively with other professionals and agencies in order to develop joint working initiatives and effective referral pathways.