Helplines for the Young
Addiction Advice (Drugs/Alcohol/Smoking)
Frank
Information, help & advice on any drug related issue
- 0800 776600
- www.talktofrank.com
Quitline
Support on how to stop smoking
- 0800 169 0169
On the Level
Hillingdon service for under 18′s wanting help with drug & alcohol use
- 01895 207788
Trashed UK
Information of legal and illegal drugs and substances
Sexual Health Advice for Young People
Sexwise
Information & advice on sex for 12 – 18 year olds
- 0800 282930
- www.ruthinking.co.uk
Sexual Health Line
Information and advice on sexually transmitted infections, HIV, & AIDS
- 0800 567123
Emergency Contraception
You have 3 days in which to act to try and prevent a pregnancy. Help is available from any GP who provides contraceptive services or from Contraceptive and Sexual Health Service. During Bank Holidays emergency contraception may be obtained through Accident & Emergency Deptartments.
Click here for more information.
Other Useful Resources
Samaritans
Listening service available 24 hours.
- Email help also available: jo@samaritans.org
- 0845 790 9090
Childline
Available 24 hours a day
- 0800 1111
- www.childline.org.uk
Eating Disorders
BEAT – Understanding Eating Disorders
Connexions Direct
Expert advice for teenagers
- Text: 07766 413 219
- 0808 0013219
- www.connexions-direct.com
Victim Support
Advice service for victims of crime including sex crimes
Health and General issues for Teenagers
A set of useful links to sites which cover health and personal issues aimed at teenagers
Emotional Problems
Emotional problems, families relationships etc for those 12 – 16 years of age