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LINKS
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Connexions
Direct
Award winning website with advice on education, careers, housing,
money, health and relationships for 13-19 year olds in the
UK
www.connexions-direct.com. |
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Norfolk
Blurb
Award winning website for young people backed by Norfolk County
Council's Children's and Youth and Community Services
www.norfolkblurb.co.uk
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Norfolk
Blast
Get into the arts with Norfolk Blast as young people from
across the county share their love of theatre, film, music,
dance, writing and art. Do you have a story or issue to share?
- get in touch
http://www.bbc.co.uk/norfolk/blast |
Anglian Will Writing
Anglian Will Writing is an established organisation covering East Anglia to help you put your affairs in order in the privacy of your own home at a fraction of 'high street' prices.
http://anglianwillwriting.co.uk
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North Walsham Biz
Set up by volunters to promote North Walsham Services , groups and resources both to local residents and potential visitors to North Walsham.
http://www.north-walsham.biz |
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Channel4
Teen Life
Parents, teachers, older brother and sisters? Everyone seems
to have an opinion on what you should and shouldn't be doing.
Why not take some time out with teen life and decide for yourself.
We've got straight talking advice and real life stories on
the subjects that matter, like sex, drugs, school and mates.
http://www.channel4.com/health/microsites/0-9/4health/teenlife/index.html |
ChildLine
45 Folgate Street
London E1 6GL
Helpline: 0800 11 11 (Freephone 24 hours)
Textphone: 0800 400
The
Line: a special helpline for any young person living away
from home. This is the helpline for you if you live in a foster
home or a children's home, if you're at boarding school or
you've been in hospital for a long time. You can call The
Line on 0800 88 44 44 from 3.30pm to 9.30pm on weekdays and
2pm to 8pm at weekends.
UK's free, 24-hour helpline for children and young
people. Trained volunteer counsellors provide comfort, advice
and protection. Lines can be busy so please try again if you
don't get through the first time. Young people can write to
the following freepost address: ChildLine, Freepost 1111,
London N1 0BR
www.childline.org.uk |
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Get
Connected
Tel: 0808 808 4994 (1pm-11pm every day)
E-mail: help@getconnected.org.uk
Free confidential telephone and e-mail helpline directly connecting
young people to services that can offer help and support,
whatever the problem. Volunteers are trained specifically
in speaking to young people.
www.getconnected.org.uk |
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NSPCC
Freephone helpline: 0808 800 5000 (24 hours)
Asian Child Protection Helpline: 0800 096 7719 (Mon-Fri 11am-7pm)
(English speaking line - Asian languages are also available)
Textphone for the deaf and hard of hearing: 0800 056 0566
E-mail: help@nspcc.org.uk
The NSPCC Child Protection helpline is there for anyone concerned
about a child at risk of abuse, including children themselves.
The helpline is also available for people who are concerned
about their own behaviour towards children.
www.nspcc.org.uk |
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Samaritans
c/o Chris
PO Box 90 90
Stirling FK8 2SA
Helpline: 08457 90 90 90 (24 hours)
E-mail: jo@samaritans.org
The Samaritans exists to provide confidential emotional support
to any person, irrespective of race, creed, age or status
who is in emotional distress or at risk of suicide; 24 hours
a day. Can be contacted by e-mail, telephone, writing, or
by visiting one of over 200 local branches (details are on
the website).
www.samaritans.org.uk |
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YoungMinds
102-108 Clerkenwell Road
London EC1M 5SA
Tel: 020 7336 8445 (Just for info and publications)
Parents Information Service: 0800 018 2138 (Mon & Fri
10am-1pm; Tue-Thur 1-4pm)
E-mail: enquiries@youngminds.org.uk
National charity committed to improving the mental health
of all children and young people. Campaigns for better provision
of child and adolescent mental health services. Provides information
to anyone with concerns about the mental health or emotional
well-being of a child or young person. Can give information
on mental health issues, and details of local and national
advice services. Leaflets for young people, and other helpful
information are available on their award-winning mental health
site.
www.youngminds.org.uk |
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@ease
Mental health resource for young people under stress or worried
about their thoughts and feelings. Features information on
causes of stress and practical advice on how to feel better
www.rethink.org/at-ease |
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Ahead
4 Health
Produced by Leeds University Union and Leeds University, this
site is aimed at all students experiencing stress, such as
relationship problems, sexuality, exams and leaving.
www.leeds.ac.uk/ahead4health |
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TheSite
Provides information and advice on a range of issues affecting
young adults aged 16-25. Areas covered include sex, relationships,
money, legal, health, mental health, drugs, careers and housing.
www.thesite.org |
