Youth Information
The Space – Derby – offering advice and information for people aged 12-25 including sexual health, counselling, benefits and housing. 01332 200033
Chesterfield Youth Information Shop at Connexions – 01246 201581
Buxton for Youth – 01298 78643
Swadlincote Youth Information Shop at Connexions – 01283 229709
Are you OK? - Find out how to stay safe and protect your stuff and look after yourself and your mates.
The Site – website packed full of advice, information and support for young people.
Counselling
Safe Speak – counselling service for young people aged 9-19 across Derbyshire. 0800 0935264
Off the Record - a free, confidential counselling service for young people aged 13-28 living in Tameside, Glossop, Oldham and surrounding areas. 0161 3553553
Disability Derbyshire - Peer Counselling Service for disabled people in Derbyshire. 01773 740246 or email
Deaf Counselling Service - with the Arboretum Community Project in Derby sms 07583 114002, call 07590 663373 or email
Helplines
Childline – free confidential helpline for children and young people where you can talk about anything including bullying, health, exams and families, 24 hours a day. 0800 1111
Samaritans – free confidential helpline offering emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. 08457 909090
VOICE UK – helpline for victims and witnesses of crime or abuse – for people with learning or physical disabilities and children under 17, their family members, carers and professional workers. Call 0800 802 8686, text 07797 800642, email helpline@voiceuk.org.uk or MSN messenger helpline@voiceuk.org.uk
Focusline free helpline offering confidential support, information and emotional support to adults who have a mental health problem, carers and professional agencies the Derbyshire area. 0800 0272127
Youth 2 Youth – young peoples helpline for 11-19 year olds. 020 88963675
Bullying
Don’t stick it, stop it - Mencap’s anti-bullying website for young people with a learning disability
Bullying UK – UK s anti-bullying charity with lots of information to help you.
Beatbullying – Online cyber mentors to help you if you are experiencing bullying.
LGBT
Derbyshire Friend - a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender support service across Derbyshire, offering free confidential advice and information. Includes a youth forum for under 25s. 01332 207704
Eating Disorders
First Steps – eating disorders charity supporting people across Derbyshire. 01332 367571
Mental Ill Health
Derby Depression Club – a supportive club for adults suffering from anxiety and depression. 07891 801467
Mental Health Action Group - a campaigning group for people with mental health problems in Southern Derbyshire and Derby City. 01332 345966 ext 5 or email
Derbyshire Early Intervention Service - support for young people aged 14-35 experiencing psychosis for the first time. If you are experiencing changes in your thoughts, hearing voices, feelings of suspicion, or changes in your behaviour, call on 01332 547169 and see how they can help you.
Rethink - A national mental health organisation with many local services and groups
Drugs and Alcohol
Addaction - support for people recovering from drug and alcohol dependencies. 01332 254501
Services in Derbyshire - click on the link to see a list of the many services available in Derbyshire
Health
Derbyshire LINk – Local Involvement Network, which wants to hear your views about Health and Social Care services. 01246 558924. Join us and receive free updates on our work. We also have opportunities to volunteer.
Butterflies - information and resources to improve awareness and support of ADHD throughout Derbyshire.
Domestic Violence
Derby Family Justice Centre - helping people who are experiencing, or trying to escape from, domestic and sexual violence. 01332 256897.
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