Called Joining the Loop Partnership, led by charity Drugsline and local groups, it will provide a comprehensive range of drug and alcohol awareness services such as a helpline, a crisis and support drop-in centre and education outreach in schools. Young people will be able to talk to counsellors in Gujarati, Bengali and Urdu.
Rabbi Aryeh Sufrin, Drugs-line's director, said: "Often within these communities, the issue of alcohol and drug addiction is taboo, and thus ignored.
"The partnership will ensure that young people are aware of the support available to them and that it is appropriate and takes into account the various cultural sensitivities."
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