The groups below are part of an active membership to improve not only the lives of young people today but to improve the services available for them.  This includes updated information on issues surrounding substance misuse, lifestyle choices and access to new projects, which can be found on the Waveney website link www.waveney.gov.uk/harmreductiongroup . 

The above site can also be used to contact any of the members below if you only want to leave an email, a  message or question, about anything you are unsure of, just use the online link access provided on the site. 

  

Blood Borne Viruses Project - 01473 275277
Set up to assist users and those working with users dealing with drug paraphernalia. 

Breakout Project - 01502 573200
Helping young people who are excluded from school to become part of the community once more.

Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnership (CDRP) - 01502 523357
Formed to find ways of reducing crime and disorder in Waveney and to work in partnership with all voluntary and statutory agencies.

Community Development Team - WDC -  01502 523354/523186/523185

Working with Local communities, voluntary organisations and schools, including Community Police, to improve local facilities and encourage everyone, especially the young, to take ownership of their community.

Community Grants (WDC) - 01502 523180

A WDC initiative offering Grant Aid Support to Community and Voluntary Sector Organisations including those in the youth sector.

Community Safety & Crime Reduction Team - 01986 835367
A police initiative to help communities combat crime.  

Community Payback Scheme - 01502 501800
Engaging with communities to offer free unpaid work to community based projects.

Community Sports - 07767 647749
This is an additional service developed by the PCT, to enable everyone to access sports facilities in the Waveney and Great Yarmouth areas.

Connexions Suffolk - 01502 508680
A  service for young people, providing independent advice and support on issues such as training and work, housing, benefits and personal development issues. The service is for all 13 - 19 year olds (and up to 25 if they have extra needs).

Drug & Alcohol Action Team - 01473 265167/172
Providing education and information to all communities on drug and alcohol issues.

Four Town Bus Project - 01502 582201
A double decker bus able to tour the 4 market towns in Waveney giving access to services in isolated areas.

FRANK Drugs - 0800 77 66 00
A free 24hr information line for young people to seek impartial advice on drugs and alcohol.

Family Welfare Association - 01502 405961
Created to help families and young children in need.

HMP Blundeston - 01502 734500
Creating a link with communities to combat drug and alcohol misuse inside and outside of prison with young people .

Kirkley Project - 01502 563354
Working with people young and old in Kirkley, to help with substance misuse issues. 

Lowestoft Together - 01502 523183
Lowestoft Together is a new initiative, funded by the government, aimed at helping the most disadvantaged communities help themselves. This project is also looking at how young people can have a say in their community.

NORCAS Youth - 01502 513444
A confidential service for any young person who wants support or information on any drug and alcohol issues.

Police Education - 01986 835103
Police Officers educating young people in schools on all aspects of substance misuse issues and related topics. 

Positive Changes for Young People in Waveney - 01502 508680
Formed for and by young people so they could have a voice within organisations who are delivering services for young people

Positive Futures -  07736 007641
Working with young people on sports activities and health related issues.

Shechem House - 01502 588452
Accommodates isolated, homeless young men and actively encourages the development of life skills. 

St Johns Housing - 01502 580511
Helping to house homeless persons, especially those who are young and vulnerable .

St Matthews Housing - 01502 564381
Houses homeless young people and helps to introduce them to lifeskills and ways of coping in a caring manner. 

Suffolk Youth & Connexions - 01502 525943
A service offering advice, information and personal help to all 13 to 19 year olds.

Suffolk 'V' Volunteers - 01502 530632
Encouraging young people through volunteering, to become more confident adults.

Waveney Community Forum - 01502 582201
A council for voluntary services and a collective voice for the voluntary community. 

Waveney Primary Care Trust - 01502 719500
A patient-led NHS and strengthening commissioning activity, established largely, to serve the geographical areas of Waveney and Great Yarmouth.

Whitton Life - 07877987860

Whitton Life is a service that enables children, young people and their families in the local community to access additional support services that many others take for granted.

The Yard Project - 01502 740466
Allowing disengaged young people to learn new skills, such as bricklaying, in order to build self confidence and steer them towards future employment.

Y.M.C.A. Waveney - 01502 563723
The YMCA is a leading Christian charity committed to supporting all young people, particularly in times of need. They also provide training and education courses for all groups of young people.