Sexual health concerns for young people

  • RU Thinking Sex is a big thing. You owe it to yourself to find out as much as you can about it.
    Website: www.ruthinking.co.uk

  • Playing Safely Playing safely, the NHS guide to sexually transmitted infections
    Website: www.playingsafely.co.uk

  • Rape Crisis We will talk with any woman or girl who has been sexually assaulted or raped, no matter how long after the attack. This service is free and confidential.
    Telephone: 01223 245888
    Website: www.cambridgerapecrisis.org.uk

  • fpa, formerly The Family Planning Association The only registered charity working to improve the sexual health and reproductive rights of all people throughout the UK.

    Contraception Education Service (CES) is a confidential helpline from the fpa for both the general public and health professionals. It provides information on all methods of contraception, sexual health and clinic services.
    Telephone: 020 7837 4044 (London) Open: Mon to Fri: 9am to 7pm.
    Sexwise. Talk to an advisor about sex and personal relationships,
    Freephone: 0800 28 29 30.
    Website: www.fpa.org.uk

  • Survivors UK Supports and provides resources for men who have experienced any form of sexual violence. 7-10pm, Tuesday and Thursday. Telephone: 0845 122 1201
    Website: www.survivorsuk.org


Cambridge clinics and advice centres, not at Addenbrooke's Hospital

  • The Laurels - Contraception & Sexual Health Service The Laurels is situated in Cambridge City Centre. Its services are free for both sexes and all ages. The ARK is a Teenage Health Clinic that is held at The Laurels on Saturdays: midday to 1.30pm, no appointment is needed.
    Contact: The Laurels - Contraception & Sexual Health Service; Tel: 08456 50 51 52 (answerphone).
    More information: The Laurels - Contraception & Sexual Health Service

  • CENTRE 33, Cambridge Confidential counselling and information service for people under 26 years of age. Pregnancy testing is available. Tel: 01223 316488
    Website: www.centre33.org.uk

Lifestyle and relationships

  • Connexions Information, advice, and guidance for all 13-19 year olds in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough areas.
    Website: www.connexionscp.co.uk

  • Teenage Health Freak Cringe-free health information specific to teenagers based on the "Diary of a Teenage Health Freak" series.
    Website: www.teenagehealthfreak.org

  • Lifebytes LifeBytes is a new website which gives young people aged 11 to 14 facts about health in a fun and interesting way.
    Website: www.lifebytes.gov.uk

  • Cog-Wheel Trust Giving immediate help and support for single-parent families and people with marriage or relationship problems.
    Telephone: 01223 464385
    Website: www.colc.co.uk/cambridge/forum/cog.htm

  • Childline A 24-hour helpline for young people with any problem.
    Freephone: 0800 1111
    Website: www.childline.org.uk

  • Youth Access For details of your nearest counselling service,
    Telephone: 020 8772 9900 (London).
    Website: www.youthaccess.org.uk


HIV and AIDS support and advice

  • D(HIV)ERSE Cambridge DHIVERSE is a voluntary organisation working across Cambridgeshire, excluding Peterborough.
    Telehone: 01223 508 805
    Facimilie: 01223 508 808
    E-mail: info@dhiverse.demon.co.uk
    Website: www.dhiverse.org.uk

  • aidsmap Detailed news and information about HIV and AIDS and related issues.
    Website: www.aidsmap.com

  • Avert An international AIDS charity. Information on HIV & AIDS.
    Website: www.avert.org


Drugs help and advice

General health information

  • NHS Direct A very useful and reliable site that includes health information, links and information about the NHS itself.
    Website: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

 

Last updated: 9 February 2006