NGAGE Northamptonshire Young People’s Service
Helping young people across Northamptonshire reduce the risks of drug and alcohol use, and make informed choices.
Our Service
NGAGE is confidential service here to offer honest, practical support to help you make positive choices around drug or alcohol use. Whether you are using drugs or alcohol, or just want to know more, we’ll listen, work with you to make the choices that are right for you.
We’re here to help
NGAGE with Aquarius offers free and confidential support for young people aged 10 to 25 across Northamptonshire who are affected by drugs or alcohol.
Our team provides tailored advice, education, and structured one-to-one support. We help each young person understand their situation, explore their options, and reduce harm in a way that works for them. We meet young people where they feel most comfortable at school, at home, in the community, or in our space. Together, we’ll plan support that feels right for you.
NGAGE has a dedicated team of practitioners covering both North & West Northamptonshire.
Our transitions team provides additional support to help 17–25-year-olds navigate the move into adulthood with confidence.
In 2024/2025, we saw over 80% of clients in Northampton after a referral was made. Of those, 78% successfully completed their treatment.
We offer:
- One-to-one and group support tailored to your goals
- Practical advice and harm reduction strategies
- Education sessions in schools and youth settings
- Family Support
- Outreach
- Volunteer opportunities and peer mentoring through Evolve
The challenges young people face today are complex. Whether you’re looking for advice, trying to make a change, or just need someone to talk to, NGAGE is here to help you take the next step. Young voices shape how we work. Through our youth steering group, Evolve, you’ll have the chance to build confidence, learn new skills, and help influence future support for others.
Who is this service for
- Young people who want to make changes to their alcohol use
- Young people who want to make changes to their drug use
- Families of young people who use substances
Get support
We accept referrals from young people, families, schools and professionals. If you are referring a young person, please ensure you have their consent to do so.
Download our referral form: NGAGE Referral Form
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