A YOUTH group which encourages young people to steer away from booze and drugs is a ‘positive force’ in Barnsley, according to a new report.
An evaluation report into the impact of Barnsley Young Addaction’s ‘Immortals’ has been produced by the Young People’s Health Partnership (YPHP), a consortium of organisations working to raise the profile of young people’s health in England.
The Immortals began in 2012 with four young people and was initially developed as a partnership between Creative Recovery and Young Addaction Barnsley.
The project aimed to make information about drugs and alcohol accessible to young people and to hold drug and alcohol-free nights for teenagers involving music, art, crafts, food and a safe place for young people to socialise and have fun.
The events were organised for young people by young people.
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