Youth Health and Advice

Welcome to our health and advice page with links to a range of topical websites that you may find helpful.

Anti-Bullying Network Opens in a new window
www.antibullying.net Opens in a new window

Bullying hurts and it could be making your life miserable. You don't have to suffer in silence as there are people who can help you. If you are worried or upset talk to someone urgently. It could be a close adult friend or a teacher you trust.

You can log onto the Anti-Bullying Network web site which gives advice and should help you find someone to talk to. You can also ring Childline on 0800 1111 (24 hrs a day). All 0800 numbers are free and do not show up on itemised bills.

Cyberbullying
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Cyberbullying is when one person or a group of people threaten, tease or embarrass someone else by using a mobile phone, the internet or other technologies.

Even though cyberbullying cannot physically hurt you, it can still leave you feeling mentally vulnerable and very upset. You can also feel scared, lonely and stressed and that there's no way out.

Get some tips on how to deal with cyberbullying and what you can do to stop it happening to you and your mates...

Youth Information Opens in a new window
www.youthinformation.com Opens in a new window

Youth Information includes over 1000 information topics and holds contact details for more than 12000 national organisations, including hundreds of built-in web links.

Brook Advisory Centre Opens in a new window
www.brook.org.uk Opens in a new window

Brook provide free confidential sex advice and contraception for young people aged up to 25. Free confidential helpline and to find your nearest clinic : 0800 0185 023 (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm)

For information on key sexual health issues any time of day or night call our 24-hour information line 020 7950 7700. You will hear a recorded message and will then be asked to choose the topic you want more information on from a list of options.

Childline Opens in a new window
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Freephone 0800 1111 - 24 hour helpline for young people with any problems.

Beating Eating Disorders
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On the Beating Eating Disorders site you will find information about eating disorders, how to get help and how to help someone you know with an eating disorder.

Beat Helpline Tel:0845 634 1414
email: help@b-eat.co.uk

Beat Youthline Tel: 0845 634 7650
email: fyp@b-eat.co.uk

Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
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London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard (LLGS) provides an information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men, bisexual people and anyone who needs to consider issues around their sexuality.

All volunteers identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual, so you know that the person answering the telephone will have an understanding of your situation. Our volunteers won't judge you or tell you what to do; they will though provide suitable support, offer appropriate information, and discuss relevent options.

The helpline operates from 10am to 11pm, seven days a week, 52 weeks year. Our helpline number is 020 7837 7324.

Like it Is Opens in a new window
www.likeitis.org.uk Opens in a new window

Produced by Marie Stopes International, the aim is to provide non-judgemental sexual health information to 11-15 year olds, ranging from handling peer pressure to understanding sexually transmitted diseases.

National AIDS Helpline
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Freephone 0800 567 123 for 24 hour free advice about HIV and AIDS.

Also for further information about HIV and AIDS visit www.avert.org/young.htm Opens in a new window

FRANK - Drugs Helpline
www.talktofrank.com Opens in a new window

Ring FRANK anytime and speak to a friendly adviser who's professionally trained to give you straight up, unbiased information about drugs. Remember it's totally confidential - FRANK will not ask for your name or repeat your conversation with others.

Just call this number for free: 0800 77 66 00

Guildford Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
www.rasasc-guildford.org Opens in a new window

Guildford Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre is a busy helpline that is open 6 evenings a week, have a well used counseling service and self help groups. We are a registered charity and have been open for 12 years.

Helpline number: 01483 546400

NHS Sex and Young People Advice
www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Sexandyoungpeople/ Opens in a new window

Website that provides young people under the age of 18 with information on sex, relationships and contraception.

Sexwise helpline

Freephone 0800 282930 (Textphone for people with hearing impairments: 0800 328 1651). 7am - Midnight giving the chance to talk to an adviser about sex and personal relationships.

Youth Access

020 8772 9900 for your nearest counselling service.