Two Guernsey charities selected to provide drug and alcohol support

Two Guernsey charities have been selected to deliver alcohol and drug support services in the island.

In-dependence and Action for Children have been chosen by the island's Health Improvement Commission following a tender process.

In-dependence will offer interventions and counselling for those living with alcohol and drug dependence, as well as a needle exchange. They will also deliver the Criminal Justice Substance Service, which helps drug and alcohol users to access treatment as part of a court order or as part of a parole licence.

Action for Children will provide education around drugs, alcohol and smoking to young people between the ages of 9 and 18.

Both charities are due to take on the delivery of services from January 2022.