Free counselling, informal support and information for young people, 11-25
Links to Others
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 people.
www.connexionswest.org.uk - Local information and advice for young people.
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, plus 10 steps guides.
Depression
www.depressionalliance.org - Definitions and self help suggestions and treatments.
www.youngminds.org.uk - Information on related topics for young people.
Bullying and harassment
www.kidscape.org.uk - National charity working to prevent bullying.
www.childline.org.uk - Information and support.
Self harm
www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk - Bristol Crisis Service for Women. Useful downloadable leaflets covering all aspects of self harm.
Anxiety
www.nopanic.org.uk - Support concerning 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 concerning 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.freedomyouth.co.uk - Freedom Youth is a youth group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans young people, and those questioning their sexuality aged 13-21 years of age. Freedom Youth is based in central Bristol and is part of the LGBT young people's project within Youth and Play Service's based in Bristol.
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.shelter.org.uk - Advice and information on housing issues and homelessness.
Drugs and alchohol
www.talktofrank.com - Information and support concerning 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 - Careers advice.
www.connexionswest.org.uk - Local information and advice for young people.
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Counselling at Withywood, Barton Hill, Lawrence Weston, Lockleaze
Off The Record Freephone Booking Line: 0808 808 9120 - Mon: 9:30am - 5:00pm, Tue &
Wed: 9:30am - 8:00pm, Thurs: 9:30am - 1:00pm
Please note: the young people shown in the photographs on this website are not
Off The Record clients. The photographs have been selected from free stock, widely
available on the Internet, and the identities of the models are not known.