We all experience difficult times and issues during our life. But the good news is that there are trained people out there to give you advice and support on almost anything you can think of. You don't need to feel embarrassed about going to a stranger for advice as you can contact them anonymously and they certainly won't judge you in any way.
Here are some useful links to a few organisations you might find of help:
Connexions Surrey (this page opens in a new window) provides information, advice, guidance, personal development opportunities and practical support to all 13-19 year olds “When U Need Us”.
Connexions Surrey can help young people in all aspects of their lives, including education & careers, housing, local information, personal safety, sex & personal relationships, healthy living, drugs & alcohol, training & employment, understanding the law, transport, money, and just about anything else you can think of.
In short, Connexions Surrey aims to ensure that every young person living in Surrey can find the help and support they need. There are Connexions centres throughout Surrey and one is located in the centre of Guildford.
Web: www.connexionssurrey.co.uk (this page opens in a new window)
Tel: 01483 576121
Childline (this page opens in a new window) is the free helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call them on 0800 1111 to talk about any problem – their counsellors are always there to help you sort it out.
Web: www.childline.org.uk (this page opens in a new window)
Bullying UK (this page opens in a new window) is the most popular anti-bullying charity in the UK. Bullying goes on in every school and in all kinds of life situations, but it's the way that it's dealt with that makes the difference. Bullying Online was founded in 1999 by journalist Liz Carnell and her son John, as a direct result of their own experience of dealing with school bullying.
Since the charity was founded it has replied to more than 42,500 emails! If you are experiencing bullying this website can help advise you on how to beat the bullies and what steps to take.
Web: www.bullying.co.uk (this page opens in a new window)
Talk to Frank (this page opens in a new window) is a free confidential drugs information and advice helpline that is open 24 hours a day. Calls from landlines are free and won't show up on the phone bill and you can talk to FRANK in 120 languages. If you email FRANK then you should receive a reply within 24 hours. There is also a Texphone number for those with hearing difficulties.
Web: www.talktofrank.com (this page opens in a new window)
The Need to Know (this page opens in a new window) website offers a range of advice on everything from relationships, housing and health to education, law, money and and much more! There is a weekly newsletter to keep you up to date and you can also access them through Bebo, Facebook, myspace and YouTube. There is also a section on entertainment which offers ideas on what to do with your free time.
Web: www.need2know.co.uk (this page opens in a new window)
Surrey Chlamydia Screening Programme (this page opens in a new window) (SCSP) is part of a National Programme run by the government to offer a free, confidential, simple, self taken test for young people aged 16-24 years. Chlamydia is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the UK. It can affect men and women and can cause other health problems if left untreated. It often has no symptoms so it is important to get tested. For further information visit the SCSP website.
Web: www.surreycscreen.nhs.uk (this page opens in a new window)
Leisure Services
Guildford Borough Council
Millmead House
Millmead
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 4BB
Email: youngguildford@guildford.gov.uk
Tel: 01483 444713