We work with young people, parents, teachers and professionals in schools, colleges and groups in England and Scotland using our evidence-based, multi-component drug and alcohol programme, developed in line with best practice for the most effective outcomes.
'Supporting young people to make safer choices about drugs'
We deliver:
- Interactive drug and alcohol education workshops by experienced drug educators for students in years 7 to 13 across England and Scotland.
- Planning and resources to teachers for evidence-based drug and alcohol education lessons and short form-time session to enable teachers to deliver Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education.
- Training for teachers, school staff and other professionals that work with young people.
- Drug and alcohol awareness workshops for parents and carers.
- Theatre in Education professional tour of Mark Wheeller's play 'I Love You, Mum - I Promise I Won't Die' across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- Youth Ambassadors programme to train and support those aged 16 to 18 years of age to become positive peer influences within their community, develop skills for life and support the Foundation in a range of ways that works for them.
- Safer Choices programme for 14-16 year olds which can be used as a Bronze or Silver Skill for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
For more information, see our drug education pages.
Become a Friend of the Foundation
Our fantastic supporters, known as the Friends of the Foundation, are some of the very best people, as they help to make our work possible. Friends of the Foundation are individuals who are committed to our vision of saving young lives, and join us in this work by making a regular financial contribution, whether small or large. Our Friends are very much the heart of our community, and they are key to the continuing work and growth of the DSM Foundation.
- As a Friend of the Foundation, you will be given priority access to our community play performances and our annual thank you tea, so that we can thank you in person.
- We will send you regular updates about our work through our newsletters, so that you can see the difference your financial support is making to young people and families.
- You will be sent a DSMF thank you gift as a token of our appreciation for your support of our work.
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