Provision of the VIA Subwize Young People Substance Use Service
Barking and Dagenham Council approved a £2.7 million investment to enhance youth and adult substance use services.
Barking and Dagenham Council approved a £2.7 million investment in October 2026 to enhance youth and adult substance use services, ensuring the continuation and expansion of vital support for residents. This funding aims to address wide-ranging social and health issues linked to substance misuse, including domestic violence, mental health problems, and homelessness, as reported in October 2026.
The investment supports services like the VIA Subwize Young People Substance Use Service, which provides support for young people's substance use. This service is delivered by VIA under a direct award contract with Barking and Dagenham Council, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care through the Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Recovery and Improvement Grant.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Council approved a £2.7 million investment for enhanced youth and adult substance use services. Source
- This funding aims to ensure the continuation and expansion of vital support for vulnerable residents. Source
- The investment is primarily sourced from the Department of Health. Source
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