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Advice For Young People
Samaritans
Samaritans are available round the clock, every single day of the year. Talk to them any time you like, in your own way, about whatever’s getting to you. Calls are free and won’t show on your bill.
- Telephone: 116 123
- Visit the Samaritans website
Childline
Whatever your worry - it's better out than in.
- Telephone 0800 1111 (Call Free)
- Visit the Childline website
Victim Support
Advice service for victims of crime including sex crimes.
- Telephone 0808 168 9111 (Call Free)
- Visit the Victim Support website
Frank
Information, help & advice on any drug related issue
- Telephone 0800 776600 (Call Free)
- Visit the Talk to Frank website
NHS Smokefree
Support on how to stop smoking
Sexual Health Line
Information and advice on sexually transmitted infections, HIV, & AIDS
- Telephone 0800 567123 (Call Free)
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 (see above). During Bank Holidays emergency contraception may be obtained through Accident & Emergency Depts.
