Supporting Young People Across Norfolk

Find the right support for you

Our Young People Services

Take a look at our three services and see which one could help you.

If you’re worried about a family member or relative using drugs or alcohol, use the button below to see how we can help.

This service is for:

Aged under 19

Living in Norfolk

Impacted by family/relative drug/alcohol use

Unity

If you're worried that your own drug or alcohol use is having a significant impact on you or others, click the button below to see how we can help.

This service is for:

Aged under 19

Living in Norfolk

Wanting to stop or reduce their drug or alcohol use

On Track

If you’re facing barriers that make it difficult to find or stay in education or employment, use the button below to see how we can help.

This service is for:

Aged 13–24

Living in Norfolk

At risk of, or not currently in, education or employment

Accessibility

We’re here to make every young person feel welcome and supported. Whether you meet us in person or online, we aim to make accessing our services straightforward. Click the button below to find out more.

Accessibility Support

What's New

Our latest news, events, and updates.

Young People Take Over Practice Week

From Stigma to Support, Changing the Conversation on Substance Use Practice Week is a time for everyone in Norfolk who works with children and young people to learn, connect, and share ideas. This May (19th–23rd), things were a little different. Practice Week was led by young people from across Norfolk, exploring the Flourish framework theme: ‘Understood’. Young people said that they wanted to take the lead in helping adults understand their experiences - in their own words a

New Substance Info Pages for Young People

The Flourish Survey 2024 revealed a statistic that almost 1 in 5 young people in Norfolk said they have no one or nowhere to get information about alcohol use. At The Matthew Project, we wanted to help change that. With the input of young people, we’ve developed five brand-new substance information pages on our website designed specifically for young people who want clear, honest, and reliable information. These pages cover: Real stories from young people we support Har

A Summer of Memories

Our YouCan summer programme has now come to an end and what a summer it’s been! This year, 19 young people joined us in person for activities, and 33 chose to get creative with at-home activity packs. Together, we’ve learnt new skills, explored new places, and built memories through nine incredible activities. Week One We kicked off with Pizza Making and a Movie in King’s Lynn, where young people cooked up their own delicious creations before relaxing together with a film. La

Story from a Young Person in our Unity Service

"I was 15 when I was referred to the Matthew Project by the safeguarding lead at my school. I needed help to stop smoking cannabis. I'd been smoking for a couple of years and couldn’t do it on my own. I live with my Mum. She and Dad split up. They were always arguing when they were together. I didn't like it. The memories of shouting and the fact that it didn’t leave much time for me was one of the reasons I started smoking. I felt like cutting and I did sometimes. I was ge

Your Stories

Read real stories from young people like you.

YouCan Service

"The Matthew Project and all of the workers there have helped me over the years so much and i wouldn't have been able to cope with certain situations without their support. I have always felt comfortable and listened to."

"They listen and give you good feedback and don't try to pretend that things are ok but actually have a human conversation and you feel like you're actually being listened to."

"I feel like i understand how it affects me. She made me realise how well I can cope with it and if needed I can message her. Now I feel comfortable with talking to my dad about his alcohol abuse knowing my worker has comforted me with it and given me advice on how to deal with the affect it has on me."

Have Your Say

Your thoughts and ideas help us make our services better and easier to access for young people. Click the button below to find out more about the different ways you can have your say.

Have Your Say

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