Break the Vape - Essex Youth Vaping Pilot
Essex County Council have commissioned us to provide two key elements of their Vaping offer for Essex Schools.
We provide early intervention and prevention education via delivery of the 'Break the Vape' education programme to secondary education settings in Essex (ages 13-18 years).
Youth 'quit vaping' support; flexible support to young people aged 13-18 years, via one to one and group work; for those who wish to give up vaping or other nicotine containing products.
What do we offer?
Our 4-week group programme looks to create a safe, confidential space for young people to be able to discuss vaping.
Some of the topics focused on within the programme are:
- The effects of Nicotine on a young person’s brain
- Nicotine level knowledge
- Recognising addiction
- Harm reduction.
After accessing the group programme, if a young person identifies themselves as needing more support, they are able to self-refer for a further 4 sessions on a 1:1 Quit Pathway, which will be support tailored to the young person to help with nicotine reduction.
How do I access Break the Vape?
The Essex youth vaping 'Break the Vape' is currently offered to a small group of Essex Schools via the pilot project. If you need more information about the pilot you can contact Lauren Watkinson on 01245 493311.
To access the self-referral pathway for one to one quit support you can complete the referral form and return it to EssexReferrals@childrenssociety.org.uk
