Welcome to the South East Young People's Addiction Support service
Free, confidential online support for young people aged 16 to 24
Welcome to SEYPAS –
Confidential Support for Young People
South East Young People's Addiction Support (SEYPAS) service provides free, confidential online support for young people aged 16–24 in the South East.
SEYPAS is a free, confidential online support service for young people in the South East who are experiencing addiction-related difficulties.
You might be worried about your substance use, your gambling or gaming, or how things are affecting your life right now. You might also be unsure whether you want to make any changes. That is okay.
SEYPAS offers a safe space to talk, without judgement or pressure.
What SEYPAS Offers
- One-to-one online support sessions.
- Delivered by trained addiction practitioners.
- Confidential and youth-focused.
- No pressure to change before you are ready.
Support is provided online through secure video sessions, so you can access help from a place where you feel comfortable.
Book Your Free Session
Scheduling support is easy and confidential. Simply use the booking tool below to choose a date and time that suits you. Your session will be held via a secure video link, and can be accessed from any laptop, tablet, or smartphone, wherever you feel most safe and comfortable.
How to Book Your Online Session
- Choose a Date and Time
Use the booking tool below to select a session slot that suits your schedule.
- Fill in Your Details
On the next page, enter your name, email, phone number and create a password to manage your bookings.
- Agree to the Terms
Tick the box to confirm you agree with our Terms & Conditions.
- Wait for Confirmation
Our team will contact you shortly with everything you need for your upcoming session. - Check Your Email
You'll receive a confirmation email including a secure and private video link and the time of your session.
- Join Your Session
When it is time, just click the link from any device such as a phone, tablet or computer to connect with us.
Your session will take place through a secure video link and is completely free
Our Services
At SEYPAS, we offer free, confidential support for young people, including:
1:1 Support
Sessions
Confidential one-to-one support focused on what is going on for you right now. Sessions are led by trained professionals and shaped around your needs, your goals, and what feels right for you.
Remote
Support
Access support from wherever you feel most comfortable. Secure online sessions mean you can talk to someone privately without needing to travel or explain things to anyone else.
Substance Use and Behaviour Support
Support for issues related to drugs, alcohol, gambling, gaming, or other behaviours that may be affecting your life. You do not need to be sure you want to make changes to get support.
Trauma-Informed Interventions
Our approach recognises that difficult experiences can affect behaviour and wellbeing. We use evidence-based approaches, including Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), in a safe and supportive way.
Supporting You to Make Sense of What's Going On:
Confidential, Supportive, and Flexible Online Help for Young People
Whether you are looking for one-to-one support or simply want to talk things through, SEYPAS offers confidential online support that meets you where you are. Our team is here to listen, without judgement or pressure, and to support you at your own pace.
Confidential One-to-One Online Support
Additional Support and Guidance
Meet privately with a trained professional in a secure, confidential online session. This is a space to talk openly about what is going on for you, whether that is substance use, gambling, gaming, or something else that is affecting your life.
SEYPAS can help you explore different types of support and resources that may be useful for you. This might include information, tools, or referrals, depending on what you need and what feels right for you.
Testimonials
'I never felt comfortable going to talk to someone in person, having this service available online and accessible from the comfort of my home finally gave me the confidence to reach out and access the support I need to help me with my addiction.'
- Ciaran, Kilkenny
'The support I have received through one-to-one keyworking sessions has made such a difference to my life. I feel listened to from someone who provides a non-judgemental -safe space, which allows me to be honest and open about what is going on for me.'
- Ellie, Carlow
'SEYPAS really helped me when I was going through a difficult time with addiction and family issues. Through their support I was able to make positive changes to my life and learn new ways to cope when times get hard.'
- Christine, Waterford
Funding for South East Young People's Addiction Support comes from the Department of Health via the HSE Social Inclusion Service in the Southeast and is a collaboration between the HSE, the Cornmarket Project and the South East Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force.
