County Lines Programme: a powerful start at DESC ✊

Today we kicked off our County Lines Programme at DESC, and honestly? It was a powerful morning. Massive shout out to Amy and Luke from First People Housing CIC for joining us.

Luke shared his own story about substance misuse, and you could’ve heard a pin drop. No scripts, no lectures — just raw honesty. It’s exactly what the students needed. We had some really frank conversations about the reality of things like ketamine and the long-term damage that people don't often talk about until it's too late.

These aren't easy topics, but they're vital. It’s about giving young people the full picture so they can make their own safe choices.

Huge thanks to the staff at DESC for hosting us and making it such a good session. A big thank you to Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation for the funding — this work simply wouldn’t happen without you.

Also, thanks to the students. You were focused, you asked the tough questions, and you showed real respect. This is just the start — we’ll be heading to more schools. Watch this space! 🚀