Advice for young people
Weblinks, Useful Numbers, Advice, and Information.
Channelmogo 
Channelmogo is the one place online where you can go to find all the information you need as a young person in Hertfordshire. It is packed full of local information for all young people in Hertfordshire aged 11-19 (up to 25 with a disability). It also links to lots of other useful websites too.
On Channelmogo you can get advice and find information, win prizes, get your voice heard, debate on the forums, write your own reviews and get creative, upload your film clips and music tracks and find out what’s on in your area.
Youth Connexions
Call: 0800 389 3258
Youth Connexions Hertfordshire is a service for young people which aims to provide information and advice, guidance and support, and personal development opportunities for all 13-19 year olds (up to 25 years for young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities).
Hertfordshire County Council Youth Directory
Hertfordshire County Council provide a comprehensive resource list for young people in the area.
Childline
Call: 0800 1111
Visit: www.childline.org.uk
You can contact Childline about anything. No problem is too big or too small. Whatever your worry it’s better out than in
There are several different ways you can contact Childline including, telephone, email, text, online chat and message boards.
Anything you tell Childline will be kept confidential. Confidentiality means not telling anyone else about what you have said. This means you can feel safe talking about something that is happening to you, or how you feel about something, knowing that no one else will find out.
Domestic Violence/Abuse Line
Call: 08 088 088 088
A freephone helpline offering confidential advice, support and information to anyone suffering domestic violence or emotional abuse.
• Are you suffering physical or mental abuse and don’t know who to talk to?
• Do you worry about your own behaviour towards your partner?
• Are you concerned about a friend, family member or colleague you suspect is being abused?
Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse helpline
Call: 01707 276512
Herts Area Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Centre offers a free and confidential advice and counselling service for women aged 16+ who are survivors of rape, sexual abuse or sexual assault at any time in their lives
Hertsmere Young Homeless Group
Call: 0844 833 0933
Homelessness can be defined as being without permanent, stable or suitable accommodation. Besides rough sleepers and people living on the streets this includes those who are sleeping on friends floors or living in hostels.
HYHG services are open to all 16 – 25 year olds who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. They provide information and support as well as emergency accommodation through the Crashpad scheme. HYHG works with other agencies throughout Hertfordshire towards improving local provision and preventing youth homelessness.
London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard
Call: 020 7837 7324
London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard (LLGS) provides an information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men, bisexual, trans people and anyone who needs to consider issues around their sexuality.
Hertfordshire Stop Smoking
Call: 0800 389 3 998
Hertfordshire Stop Smoking Service provides a local service for local people so that you can access stop smoking advice close to where you live, study or work, at a venue and time that is convenient to you.
Frank
Call: 0800 776600
FRANK is a confidential helpline for anyone in the UK who is concerned about drug use. Ring FRANK anytime and speak to a friendly adviser who's professionally trained to give you straight up, unbiased information about drugs.
Sexual Health Clinics
For information or advice relating to sexual health, screening for sexually transmitted infections, contraceptives, emergency contraceptives, free condoms, pregnancy advice and testing; click on the link which will take you directly to the appropriate page of the NHS services website, then type in your postcode to find the nearest service to where you live, work or study.
Hertfordshire Young Carers
Call: 01992 586969
A young carer is someone under the age of 18 who helps to care for a member (or more than one member) of their family who may be ill, have a physical disability or mental ill-health, drug or alcohol problems.
If you are a carer aged 18+ you can visit: www.carersinherts.org.uk for advice and information
A carer is someone who, without payment, provides help and support to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour who could not manage without their help. This could be due to age, physical or mental illness, substance misuse or disability. Anyone can become a carer. Carers come from all walks of life, all cultures and can be of any age.
Pregnant? (Brook Advisory Clinic)
If you think you might be pregnant then you can phone or text the midwife who works with young people.
Call: 07900 228 028 or 07979 458716
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Care and support for children and families