Referring Young People to Stash

If you would like to refer a young person into our service then please follow the steps below.

Step 1 Referral for Initial Assessment
Initial Assessment is an initial evaluation of the need of a child/young person that considers the nature of their substance use, the extent and impact of any possible substance misuse. This is an intervention that needs to be completed with the young person.

The Initial Assessment uses a traffic light system that indicates what level of support the young person needs.

Any substances highlighted within the RED grid indicate that you need to provide the young person with information, immediately complete the referral process and send it in to Stash.

Any substances highlighted within the AMBER grid indicate that you need to give a brief intervention to the young person and give them targeted drugs education in relation to the substance highlighted. Support for professionals in delivering brief interventions to young people is given through our two part training package.

Any substances highlighted in the GREEN grid indicate that you need to provide the young person with appropriate information in relation to the substance highlighted.

There are two different age specific Initial Assessment forms to choose from, 15 and Under and 16+. Please choose the appropriate form for the young person’s referral.

Download forms here:

15 and under [1.4 mb]
16 and over [1.4 mb]

If you have any concerns/questions or for more information regarding the Stash training, please contact the team on 01642 607 028.