General Help, Support & Advice Links
Remember, if you need help, support, advice or information on any subject you can speak in confidence to a Youthline advisor either by calling free on 0800 096 1425 or online using the confidential and free 1-2-1 Chat system (click here). Whether it's help with your homework or help with your health they can help you.
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IWant2Know
A really useful resource designed for young people with the aim of answering many of the important questions you may find yourself asking. Everything from how to buy your first car to where to go for information on eating disorders. It has in depth answers for many as well as well researched links and contact details for other organisations. Well worth a look.
Young Minds
General info on many different issues and topics.
Worried- Need To Talk?
If you've got a problem or are worried about someone you know, it can be hard to know what to do to make the situation better. You don't have to manage on your own. This website gives you information about who can help.
http://www.worriedneed2talk.org.uk/
Winston's Wish
Supports bereaved children and young people. The website explains more about how Winston's Wish can help after the death of someone close and offers resources, activities and ideas to try.
http://www.winstonswish.org.uk/
There For Me
If you've got worries or need some advice, There4me.com can help. The site is for all 12-16 year-olds living in the British Isles. It's to help you find solutions to your problems.
UNICEF Youth
Welcome to UNICEF UK's youth website. Here you can learn about your rights, and children's rights across the globe.
http://www.therightssite.org.uk/
Child Bereavement
Information for parents whose child has died, older teenagers who know anyone who has died, and professionals on child bereavement.
http://www.childbereavement.org.uk/
Teenage Health Freak
Anything you want to know about illnesses, sex or growing up. You can email Dr. Ann with your problems too.
http://www.teenagehealthfreak.org/
Samaritans
Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress. You can also email them and they will try to respond within 24 hours.
RU-OK
RU-OK is about you helping yourself - coping with common, and sometimes serious problems, as well as using your strengths. There are questionnaires to help you, and cartoons.
http://www.ru-ok.com/index.html/
Cruse Bereavement Care's Youth Involvement Project
This website was developed by Cruse Bereavement Care's Youth Involvement Project which aims to support young people, after the death of someone close to them. There is a specific area for boys.
BBC's One Life
Information on sex, physical health and illness, addiction, mental health and more.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/onelife/
Penumbra
Penumbra is a Scottish voluntary organisation providing an extensive range of person-centred support services for adults and young people.
Mind, Body and Soul
Information on healthy eating, alcohol, drugs, smoking, sex and relationships, and emotional health (linked to the National Curriculum), aimed at people 13+.
http://www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk/
Lifebytes
Information on healthy eating, alcohol, drugs, smoking, sex and relationships, and emotional health (linked to the National Curriculum), aimed at people 11-13.
Head's Away, Just Say
For young people living in Northern Ireland, covering common problems to do with home, school and friends.
http://www.heads-away-just-say.com/
Childline
ChildLine is the UK's free, 24-hour helpline for children in distress or danger. The website has information on all sorts of problems.
Britkid
This is a website about race, racism and life - as seen through the eyes of the Britkids.
Breathing Spaces- Scotland
For young people in Scotland who are worried. There is also free helpline open until 2am.
http://www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk/
4Girls
Amongst other things this site tells you about puberty, dieting and stress.
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