We work with young people, parents, teachers and professionals in schools, colleges and groups across the UK using our evidence-based, multi-component drug and alcohol programme, developed in line with best practice for the most effective outcomes.
'Supporting young people to make safer choices about drugs'
We deliver:
- Interactive drug and alcohol education workshops by experienced drug educators for students in years 7 to 13 across England and Scotland.
- Planning and resources to teachers for evidence-based drug and alcohol education lessons and short form-time session to enable teachers to deliver Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education.
- Training for teachers, school staff and other professionals that work with young people.
- Drug and alcohol awareness workshops for parents and carers.
- Theatre in Education professional tour of Mark Wheeller's play 'I Love You, Mum - I Promise I Won't Die' across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- Youth Ambassadors programme to train and support those aged 16 to 18 years of age to become positive peer influences within their community, develop skills for life and support the Foundation in a range of ways that works for them.
- Safer Choices programme for 14-16 year olds which can be used as a Bronze or Silver Skill for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
For more information, see our drug education pages.
Become a Friend of the Foundation
Our Friends of the Foundation are the heart of everything we do. These incredible individuals make our life-saving work possible through regular donations that directly support our mission to protect young lives.
By giving just £10 a month, you can help create futures free from harm. As a Friend of the Foundation, you’ll be part of a committed community driving real change – empowering young people, supporting drugs education, and preventing drug-related harm.
Become a Friend of the Foundation today. Because together, we can save young lives.
- As a Friend of the Foundation, you will be given priority access to our community play performances and our annual thank you tea, so that we can thank you in person.
- We will send you regular updates about our work through our newsletters, so that you can see the difference your financial support is making to young people and families.
- You will be sent a DSMF thank you gift as a token of our appreciation for your support of our work.
DSM Foundation response to the ACMD’s updated review of ketamine use and harms
Recent significant rises in the use of ketamine by young people, and in the harms it can cause – in particular in relation to bladder damage, dependence, and drug-related deaths – have led to growing concerns for drug education charity the DSM Foundation. In their student
