Youth Work

Kenward in the Community is a preventive, early intervention and outreach-focused substance misuse service

The Kenward in the Community team has a valuable reputation in delivering alcohol and substance youth services. They work together to deliver early intervention programmes, community outreach and Think Differently; our alcohol and substance education programme for schools in Kent and Medway.  

Think Differently
Think Differently is our highly successful project which visits schools and tailors days to educate young people, highlighting substance misuse and anti-social behaviour. The programme focuses on real life stories and experiences from individuals with previous substance addictions, ex-prisoners and sometimes current prison volunteers. Through this programme, we raise awareness of the issues and potential consequences of drug and alcohol dependency to young people. The stories shared in sessions focus on thoughts, feelings, behaviours and underlying issues, and reveal how the choices they make can have an effect in their life, family and community.

For the sessions we deliver in schools, we provide teachers with a comprehensive educational resources pack to further facilitate students’ learning and understanding. If you would like to view this or to find out more information about hosting one of our programmes in your school/venue, please contact Christy by email or by calling 01622 814187.

Are you a teacher or youth group leader looking to educate young people about the consequences of substance abuse?
Please get in touch to find out more, or visit the Think Differently page.

We also work in partnership with Councils and Safety Partnerships to support the issues associated with anti-social behaviour, particularly younger people

“Yesterday we had the pleasure of Andy and Kim come to our school and deliver assemblies. This had a big impact with students and staff. Andy and Kim were fantastic in their deliver and our students were very engaged. Moving forward we be interested in exploring the Cascade programme and any parental workshops”. A teacher from St Gregory's Catholic school in T. Wells 2024

ASB Hot Spot response
A highly flexible and responsive local service, delivering a targeted intervention in the evenings and weekends where required.

Responding to alerts of anti-social behaviour, community safety concerns such as discarded syringes or other drug paraphernalia, vandalism and/or disturbances where drug and alcohol misuse is considered to be a factor.

Outreach workers and Volunteers engage with young people and other groups to provide advice, support and to raise awareness of the risks of substance misuse for the individual, their family and friends.

Community Events
Kenward in the Community visits events across the region to promote the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse. Through our Community Events, we can educate and raise awareness to an audience.

What To Do Next
For more information on these services, please contact Christy Bishop by email or by calling 01622 814187.