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Useful Links

Can't find what you're looking for on our site?
Here is a list of links to other websites that provide a variety of information and advice for young people on a range of issues.

The Calmzone: www.thecalmzone.net
Helpline for young men

Childline: www.childline.org.uk
Provides help and information for young people

National Youth Agency: www.youthinformation.com
Information on many topics for young people

Mediabox: www.media-box.co.uk
Offers disadvantaged 13-19 year olds in England the opportunity to develop and produce creative media projects, using film, television, print, radio or online platforms. Mediabox is for young people to: express their own opinions, ideas and views, gain new skills, encourage activity, boost personal development and get their voices heard.

Applications for grants of up to £1000 can be made by individuals or groups of individuals at any time. Organisations that work with young people can apply for up to £80,000. Mediabox will run until March 2008.

Community Advice and Listening Line - Wales: http://www.callhelpline.org.uk/search.asp
Mental Health helpline for Wales. Offering confidential listening and support service.

Speak Up! www.speak-up.org.uk
For young people aged 16-25 to share their experiences of mental health services with each other and others.

Shelter: www.housemate.org.uk
Information and advice for young people with housing problems

Got a Housing Problem? Sort it out with Shelter: www.shelter.org.uk/knowyourrights

Bullying Help Online: www.bullying.co.uk

NSPCC: www.there4me.org.uk
For all 12-16 year-olds living in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands looking for help or advice with any problems

Cruse Bereavement Care: www.rd4u.org.uk
Website set up by young people for young people dealing with the death of someone in their lives

Beat: www.b-eat.co.uk/Home
Information and advice for anyone affected by eating disorders

NCH: www.itsnotyourfault.org
Website for young people dealing with a family break-up

Talk to Frank: www.talktofrank.com
Information and advice about drugs

Brook Advisory Centres: www.brook.org.uk
Information for young people on sexual health and relationships

NHS: www.playingsafely.co.uk
Young people friendly site from the NHS about sexual health

National Self Harm Network: www.nshn.co.uk
Information and support around Self Harm

London Gay and Lesbian Switchboard: www.llgs.org.uk
Information and support for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or questioning their sexuality

Advicenow: www.advicenow.org.uk
Voluntary organisation making sense of the law and your rights.

Community Legal Service: www.clsdirect.org.uk
Governmental organisation offering information and advice for legal questions or problems.

Equal Opportunities Commission: Young people - Know your rights! www.eoc.org.uk/youth
Interactive information for young people on sex discrimination in the workplace with polls, a noticeboard and games.

Solve It: www.solveitonline.co.uk
National charity dedicated to Volatile Substance Abuse (VSA)

The following are some links that provide advice and information for parents/adults:

National Family and Parenting Institute: www.e-parents.org

One Parent Families: www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk

Parent Line Plus: www.parentlineplus.org.uk

Separated Dads: www.separateddads.co.uk
Help and advice for separated fathers.

Liberty: www.yourrights.org.uk
Information about legal rights

Children's Legal Centre: www.childrenslegalcentre.com

HOPElineUK
www.papyrus-uk.org
Professional advice on the prevention of young suicide

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Please note: We reserve the right to refuse listing details of any organisation that does not meet our criteria for inclusion.