Positive Futures Gateshead

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Positive Futures is a free and confidential drug and alcohol service for young people and concerned others in the Gateshead area. 

Whether you need support for your own or someone else’s substance use – Positive Futures can help. We take a flexible approach and can work in a way that suits you. That may involve support and appointments over the phone, in person at a place chosen by you, or by video call.

What we offer

  • Advice, information and support around drugs and alcohol for young people up to the age of 18.
  • One-to-one specialist support sessions around drugs and alcohol for young people up to the age of 18.
  • Support around stop smoking and vaping.
  • Specialist support to children who are impacted by parental substance or alcohol use aged 5 – 18.
  • Free training to professionals working in the Gateshead area.
  • Support to schools including training for teaching and non-teaching staff.
  • We support up to 25 years

Opening times

We can also offer appointments outside of these times, please contact us for more information. 

  • Monday9:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday9:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday9:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday9:00 - 17:00
  • Friday9:00 - 17:00

Find us

  • Positive Futures, Design Works Business Centre
    William St, Felling
    Gateshead NE10 0JP

Crisis Line

Universal Crisis Team – Northumberland and North Tyneside

Tel: 0303 123 1146 or 0800 652 2861
If you are Deaf text: 07887 625 277

Opening times: 24 hours, 7 days

Contact us

If you'd like to know more about us or find out how we can help you, please do get in touch.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0191 4601354

If you’re ready to access our support, or would like to refer someone else, you can fill in our referral form

A referral is a form that gives us the information we need from you to start your recovery journey.

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