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Young People

Links to other sites

Below are links to sites that provide useful information on mental health for young people.

Childline

National helpline for children and young people in danger and/or distress.

Connexions Leicester Shire

Aimed at young people aged 13-19 years old. Provides free advice on education, training, careers, jobs, health, money, drugs, relationships, benefits, housing and the law.

SpeakUp!

An interative web site aimed at 16-25 year olds that gives information and enables young people to share their experiences of mental health services.

The Hideout

A national domestic violence web site for children and young people. Uses interactive checklists, quizzes and games to give information and signpost to support services.

TheSite

Gives information in a magazine style to young people aged 16-25. The site is part of Youthweb UK

There4me.com

offers counselling to young people aged 12 to 16 years old.

University Support Services

Universities provide supportservices to their student populations. In addition to student counselling services, the universities in Leicester and Loughborough also have mental Health Support Advisors/Co-ordinators that provide practical support and advice to prospective, current and returning students experiencing mental health problems

Student Counselling Services are:

Mental Health Support Advisors are:

Young Minds

Mental health charity specifically aimed at children