General

www.childline.org - Information, publications and self help pages on most issues relevant to young people

www.getconnected.org.uk - Signposting service to relevant organisations

www.parentlineplus.org.uk - Confidential helpline for families

www.youngminds.org.uk - Support for young people concerned or experiencing mental health problems

www.ymca.org.uk - Support and information for young women facing poverty, discrimination or abuse.

www.connexionswest.org.uk/where2/ - Local information database covering every aspects

 

Stress and anger


www.angermanage.co.uk - Information and coping strategies for managing anger and/or stress

www.stress.org.uk - General information about stress + 10 steps guides

 

Depression


www.depressionalliance.org - Definitions and self help suggestions and treatments

www.youngminds.org.uk - Information on related topics

 

Bulling and harassment


www.kidscape.org.uk - National charity working to prevent bullying

www.childline.org.uk - Information and support

 

Self harm


www.users.zetnet.co.uk/bcsw - useful downloadable leaflets covering all aspects

 

Anxiety


www.nopanic.org.uk - Support around all types of anxiety issues

 

Suicide


www.samaritans.org.uk - Information sheets and support regarding suicide

www.childline.org.uk - Information and support

 

Eating distress and disorders


www.edauk.com - Information and support on all aspects of eating distress

 

Bereavement


www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk - Information and support around bereavement issues

www.childline.org.uk - Information and support

 

Legal advice and advocacy


www.childrenlegalcentre.com - Advice on all aspects of law and policies affecting young people

www.nyas.net - National youth advocacy service: independent representation and advice ensuring that the voice of children and young people is heard in all matters affecting them

 

Sexual health and orientation


www.bpas.org.uk - Information and advice on pregnancy choices. Downloadable leaflets

www.brook.org.uk - Information on sexual health and pregnancy

www.ruthinking.co.uk - Advice on sex, relationships and contraception

www.whatnow.co.uk - Information and advice on anything that concerns young people

www.queeryouth.org.uk - Run by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered young people

www.gayteens.org.uk - Support and information for young people who are not sure of their sexuality

 

Housing


www.shelternet.org.uk - Advice and information on housing issues and homelessness

 

Drugs and alchohol


www.talktofrank.com - information and support around substance misuse

www.nacoa.org.uk - National association for children of alcoholics

www.bdp.org.uk - Support and information for anyone affected by drugs misuse

www.release.org.uk - Legal advice and support for people affected by drugs; drugs factsheets

 

Education and training


www.careerscape.co.uk

www.careersmatch.org.uk

www.connexionswest.org.uk