About
Helplines
& Support
Sex, Relationships, Sexuality:
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Solent NHS Trust Sexual Health provides Contraceptive & Sexual Health (C&SH) and Genito-Urinary Medicine (GUM) services across Hampshire (exc. Isle of Wight), Portsmouth and Southampton.
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Respect Yourself has been designed to engage with young people around issues of relationships and sex, especially the areas which young people tell us are lacking from contemporary RSE (relationship & sex education) that they receive in school.
15 things you should know about sex
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Your free and confidential Sexual Health and Well-being Experts
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Alcohol and drugs.
Catch22 is a social business, a not for profit business with a social mission. For over 200 years we have designed and delivered services that build resilience and aspiration in people and communities.
FRANK: Honest Information about Drugs
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Mental health, anxiety and depression.
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Childline is yours a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, we’re here for you online, on the phone, anytime.
YoungMinds exists so that young people have the strongest possible voice in improving their mental health.
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Calm Harm App provides tasks to help you resist or manage the urge to self-harm. You can make it private by setting a password, and personalise the app if you so wish. You will be able to track your progress and notice change. Please note the app is an aid in treatment but does not replace it.
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Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity giving individuals experiencing an eating disorder and their loved ones a place where they feel listened to, supported and empowered. They provide valuable information, advice resources and support to anyone affected and have help lines available for all age groups.
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Kooth is your online mental wellbeing community with free, safe and anonymous support via live chat, discussion boards and journaling.
Abuse, bullying and domestic violence.
Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, we’re here for you online, on the phone, anytime.
Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide.
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Rights and discrimination.
CAB: We give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem. Our network of charities offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free.
The best place to find government services and information simpler, clearer, faster
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Technology and Social media
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The Screen Time Diet: Helping Your Teen Find The Balance With Tech
https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/screen-time-diet-finding-balance/
Cyber Security is so important for young people.
https://www.virginmedia.com/blog/online-safety/cyber-security-quiz/
this quiz put together by virgin Media is a great learning resource!
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At Youth in Romsey we help young people in as many ways as possible, but sometimes further information and advice is required. We have therefore, provided below a list of Helplines and Support sites which offer valuable information and advice.
