Welcome to the Matrix

Welcome to the Parents and Carers section of the MATRIX website. This part of the site includes all information relevant to parents and carents looking after a young person and who would like to know more about the MATRIX team and what they do.

PARENTS AND CARERS

The MATRIX is a multi agency, multi disciplinary network of service providers which provides help and support for young people with substance misuse problems.

Formed by South Tyneside Drug Action Team (DAT) the Matrix brings together relevant agencies with the aim of providing an improved service for young people in South Tyneside.

The agencies that the MATRIX team includes are:

+ South Tyneside Drug Action Team (DAT)
+ North East Council on Addictions (NECA)
+ Connexions
+ Barnardos/Streetlevel
+ South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust
+ Turning Point/Arrest Referral
+ Youth Offending Service (YOS)
+ other agencies providing a range of substance misuse services for Young People

We provide substance awareness sessions to parents/carers and other professionals to support young people with substance related need.