General Health
www.lifebytes.gov.uk
Lifebytes is a new website which gives young people aged 11-14 facts about health in a fun and interesting way.
www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk
Mind, Body & Soul is a new website which aims to give young people aged 14-16, the low down on health,
www.westkentpct.nhs.uk
This informative website is a local west kent website where you can access information on any health issue.
www.teenagehealthfreak.org
The aim of the website is to provide, accurate and reliable health information to teenagers in a contemporary, cringe-free, entertaining and informative way.
Alcohol & Drugs
www.drugsuk.org
This website provides comprehensive information and advice to help people who have issues with substance misuse which can seriously affect individuals and their life.
www.talktofrank.com
The talk to frank website gives people advice on all drugs, what they are called and what affects they have on a person. The site also has links where you can view your opinion on drugs or find out about them.
www.al-anonuk.org.uk/alateen
Alateen is part of the Al-Anon fellowship and is for young people, aged twelve to seventeen (inclusive), who are affected by a problem drinker.
Emotional well being
www.youthaccess.org.uk
Youth Access is the national membership organisation for young people’s information, advice, counselling and support services (YIACS).
www.samaritans.org.uk
This website provides useful links and phone numbers, email addresses for people that need emotional support. The site also has a list of Samaritans in your area which you can access if you are experiencing feelings of distress and despair
www.youngminds.org.uk
Young minds is a website committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people. The website also has links relating to; giving advice, training and support for youngsters.
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Sexual health
www.foryoungpeople.co.uk
This provides information on issues such as; sex, how to deal with being a young parent, drug and alcohol information aswell as the sexual health services in Kent. The site also has a section ‘just ask us’ which allows young people to ask questions they might be feeling embarrassed about asking an adult or dont have anyone they can ask.
www.ruthinking.co.uk
This is website explains to teenagers contemporary issues relating to sex, i.e. peer pressure, STIs, emergency contraception and discusses the topic of unprotected sex. The site also allows teenagers to view their own opinions and see what other teenagers are saying. The site also provides useful emergency numbers and contacts.
www.iwantatest.nhs.uk
Chlamydia screening website for young people in east Kent. Contains information on Chlamydia and how and where to get tested.
www.whatsinyourpants.co.uk
Chlamydia screening website for young people in west Kent. Contains information on Chlamydia and how and where to get tested.
www.tht.org.uk
Terrence Higgins Trust website covering sexual health, AIDS and HIV information and support.
Useful Numbers
4YP 'foryoungpeople' Kent free pre recorded information phone line (free from land lines only) for local sexual health services - 0800 072 8748 Text Brook info to 81222.
Childline - 0800 1111
NSPCC Child Protection - 0800 800 500
National Drugs helpline - 0800 776 600
NHS Stop Smoking helpline - 0800 169 0169
Drinkline - 0800 917 9282
HIV/AIDS - 0800 567 123
Samaritans helpline - 08457 90 90 90
West kent PCT - 0800 0 850 850
Terrence Higgins Trust direct helpline HIV/AIDS and sexual health - 0845 12 21 200 (phonelines open Mon to Fri 10am to 10pm, Sat & Sun 12 midday to 6pm).
Cruise (Bereavement support) - 0870 167 1677
Counsellor for Young People is available on: Weds, Thurs & Sats. Also, Fridays afternoon
Get Connected text service - 0808 808 4994 open daily 13.00 – 23.00 free to selected networks (check www.getconnected.org.uk)
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