River - Liverpool Young People Support Services
About us
River Young People Support Service is a free and confidential service supporting children and young people under 25 in Liverpool who are affected by their own or someone else’s drug or alcohol use.
We work with young people in a way that suits them—whether in-person, over the phone, or online.
Our team also provides advice and support for parents and professionals working with young people in Liverpool.
How we can help
We provide:
- Friendly, non-judgmental support tailored to your needs.
- Flexible appointments — we can meet at our hub, your school, college, or another place you feel comfortable.
- Confidentiality — we’ll keep your information private unless there's a risk of harm to you or someone else.
- Support for families and professionals — helping parents and carers talk to their children about drugs and alcohol.
You don’t need to be dependent on drugs or alcohol to use our service—we’re here for anyone looking for support.
Getting support from us
You can get support from our service by making a referral.
A referral is a form that gives us the information we need to support you.
You can refer yourself or someone else to the service by:
- Filling out our online referral form.
- Calling us at contact number 0151 706 9747
Once you reach out, a friendly team member will contact you to discuss the next steps and arrange your first session. All you need to bring is yourself and any goals or questions you have.
Opening times
If these hours don’t work for you, let us know — we can often arrange sessions outside these times.
- Monday09:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
- Thursday09:00 - 17:00
- Friday09:00 - 17:00