The Family Team at CDAS
At CDAS, we support young people affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use. If someone in your life—like a parent, sibling, friend or carer—is using substances and it’s impacting how you feel, we’re here to help. You deserve a safe space to talk, be heard, and get support that’s just for you.
We support children and young people aged 5 to 19.
Our aim is to offer a safe, non-judgemental space where young people can talk, feel listened to, and explore what’s on their mind.
How we help
One-to-one support
Group sessions and workshops
Workbooks and creative activities
Visits at home, school or in the community
Informal, supportive conversations
A confidential and friendly service tailored to individual needs
Where We Can Meet
We can meet wherever the young person feels most comfortable, including:
At home
At school
In the community – for example, while out for a walk in a public space
Who Might Be Affecting Them?
The support we provide at CDAS is for young people affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use – this could be:
A parent or carer
A sibling
A grandparent, aunt or uncle
A close friend
It might be something that is happening now or something that happened in the past.
Talking to us is safe
We take confidentiality seriously. What a young person shares with us stays private unless:
We are really worried about their safety
We are really worried about someone else’s safety
If we do need to share something, we will always try to speak to the young person first.
getting started
A member of our team will explain what to expect during the first conversation, which can take place over the phone or in person. This is an opportunity to:
Share any feelings or worries
Talk about things that are on their mind
Find out how we can help
Referral and consent
We work with children and young people aged 5 to 19
If the child is aged between 5 and 13, we will need consent from a parent or guardian
looking to find out more?
If you are a young person, or you are concerned about someone who may need support, please get in touch.
Email: YPreferrals@sotcdas.org.uk
Phone: 01782 283113
Address: Unit 2, Whittle Court, 5 Town Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 2QE
- Opening times: Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 4.30pm
