Episode 21 - If It Wasn’t For Routes Life with Alcohol and Drugs

We speak to Claire and Jess from Routes (our young person's support service in East and West Dunbartonshire) and we talk all about our report 'If It Wasn't For Routes' which looks at the service over the last three years, what's come out of it, the research and findings, and all those sorts of things! We've also got some lovely messages at the end from some of the young people from Routes so make sure to listen out for them.
'There are no words to describe how it feels to have a young person trust you; someone who has been through so much and who doesn't necessarily trust many of the professionals in their life, because they've been through so much, but when that young person finally turns to you and says, 'Okay, yes. I'll go out with you.' Or, 'Actually, yes, I'd like you to help me with that.' Or when they come solely for your help, there are no words to describe how that feels. It's truly amazing to know that you're making a difference on such a deep level. It's fantastic.'
You can read the Routes report here - https://www.sfad.org.uk/content/uploads/2023/01/Routes-Report-2022.pdf 
Transcripts are also available here - https://www.sfad.org.uk/life-with-alcohol-and-drugs-podcast