Useful Websites
We have collated a variety of websites that contain useful advice and information for teenagers and young people.
Childline
Free 24-hour confidential helpline for children and young people to call about any problem, at any time, day or night.
Childline counsellors are there to help you find ways to sort things out. Worried about something and need some help. The site can help with loads of issues like abuse, bullying, exams, health issues, drugs and self-harm. If there's something bad that's happening and the young person wants to know what to do, the site has useful message boards, as well as an agony aunt or they can talk confidentially with one of their advisors.
www.childline.org.uk
0800 1111
UK Youth Parliament
UKYP provides opportunities for 11-18-year-olds to use their voice in creative ways to bring about social change.
Also provides a link to the Kent Youth Council website.
www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk
01622 814187
Alateen
For young people, aged 12-20, who are affected by a problem drinker, i.e. friend or family member.
www.al-anonuk.org.uk/alateen
020 7403 0888
Bullying Online
Is here to help you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can also email help@bullying.co.uk at any time.
Talk to Frank
Confidential, anonymous, discreet and well-informed advice and information on drugs, including alcohol and tobacco
www.talktofrank.com
0800 776600
Kent Sexual Health
24 hour free information line, providing confidential advice, emergency contraception and places and times of the Young Person’s & Sexual Health Clinic.
www.kentsexualhealth.nhs.uk/for-young-people
0800 0728748
The BeYou Project
The BeYou Project connects young people in Kent who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, non-binary or are questioning their sexual orientation and / or gender identity.
https://thebeyouproject.co.uk/
It’s not your fault
Is here to help if you are worried your parents are splitting up and to help you understand what is happening and that it is not your fault.
Eating Disorders Association
Information and help on all aspects of eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating.
www.b-eat.co.uk
0845 634 7650
Youth Access
Youth Access is the national membership organisation for young people’s information, advice, counselling and support services (YIACS).
www.youthaccess.org.uk
020 8772 9900
Teenage Girls Health
This website provides a wide variety of information for young women to maintain their health and wellbeing.
Teenage Boys Health
This website provides a wide variety of information for young men to maintain their health and wellbeing.
NHS West Kent Stop Smoking Service
The website provides information on the different options to help you quit and where you can access support.
Find out if you have a young person’s stop smoking adviser local to you by emailing us or calling us directly.
www.smokefreewestkent.co.uk
smoking.westkent@nhs.net
01622 723836
Young Carers
Advice and information for young carers, including discussion board and relevant links.
The Site
TheSite.org is a place young people can check for advice, information and support on sex, relationships, drugs, drink, health, wellbeing, fitness, home, law, money, housing, legal information and more.