



Always remember - a friendly face usually offers the best advice, rather than totally relying on the internet all of the time.
The sites we are linking to have a good reputation, are well established and offer consistent advice. Remember that not all sites are what they appear to be use your head when researching online.

Avert
An international AIDS charity with information on HIV & AIDS, gay and lesbian information, questions and answers about sex, STIs, and pages especially for young people
British Association for Adoption and Fostering
BAAF work with everyone involved in adoption and fostering across the UK to support, advise and campaign for better outcomes for children in care. Their website has information about adoption & fostering and resources
British Pregnancy Advisory Service
08457 30 40 30
bpas is a provider of abortion services in the UK, with a national network of consultation centres and clinics.
Brook
0800 018 5023
Brook Advisory Centres - commonly known just as Brook - is the only national voluntary sector provider of free and confidential sexual health advice and services specifically for young people under 25.
ChildLine
Helpline: 0800 1111
ChildLine is the free helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call to talk about any problem counsellors are always there to help sort it out.
C.O.A.S.T
Coast is your local Chlamydia Screening Service for the Northern Lincolnshire area. It's a free service for the under 25s run by nurses.
Condom Essential Wear
0800 567 123
Information about condoms, pregnancy, STIs etc. Has the location and contact details of local services.
Connexions
Provides support for young people aged 13 19 years. Free, confidential support about jobs, education, benefits and any other issues that are affecting you.
Dr Ann’s Virtual Surgery
Where young people can go to ask or find the answers to any questions they may have about anything that concerns or affects them including puberty, sex, relationships, weight,spots.
Facts of Life
“Website that gives you the low down on growing up. Explore the biology behind growing up and what it means to be in your teens!”
Family Planning Association (FPA)
0845 310 1334
fpa is the UK's leading sexual health charity. Our purpose is to enable people in the UK to make informed choices about sex and to enjoy sexual health.
For Young People
This site gives you up-to-date, local information about sexual health in Kent and tries to respond to your questions and worries.
Frank
0800 77 66 00
Information, advice and support about drugs.
Gay Youth Corner
Gay youth website for gay teen chat, web forums, advice resources, information, coming out.
Habbo
Habbo is a virtual community where you can meet your friends, create rooms, play games and enter competitions.
HIT
The HIT organisation have kindly agreed to our using the Rubber Lover Game on our website.
Heartwell
Heartwell is a local working partnership in North East Lincolnshire to promote heart health.
In Ur Area
Local, North East Lincolnshire Council site for young people aged between 12 and 18 years old. Advice on health, money, relationships, careers and more. Also, the Council for Young People have their own section.
Integrated Young People’s Support Services
This agency offers 11 25 year olds enjoyable opportunities, challenging experiences and effective support to enhance personal, social and educative development and a sense of identity during the transition to adulthood.
Know Cannabis
This website can help you assess your cannabis use, its impact on your life and how to make changes if you want to.
Looked after children in North East Lincs
Website for the looked after children, carers and professionals of North East Lincolnshire to aid consultation, participation, communication and access to information.
Men’s Health Forum
Malehealth is here to provide essential, accurate, easy to use information about the key health problems that affect men. Packed with tips, expert advice and details of how men can check their own health and use health professionals more effectively, malehealth provides the down-to-earth and practical rsources men need to lead healthier, happier lives.
Marie Stopes
0845 300 8090
Provides sexual and reproductive health information and services including abortion services, contraception, emergency contraception and sterilisation, advocacy, campaigns and resources.
North East Lincs Men’s Health Forum
An independent and authoritative voice for male health, aiming to tackle the issues affecting the health and well-being of men and boys in North East Lincolnshire
N.E.S.T. (North East Substance Team)
01472 326 693
NEST offers free information, support and advice to young people who want help with their own or someone else's substance use. Where appropriate we also offer healthcare and treatment. Any young person can self refer and the service provided is confidential and free.
NHS Services Locally
Find a local Doctor, Dentist, Pharmacy, Hospital, Health Treatment etc
Sexual Health & Family Planning Services
One Life
BBC Radio One’s website for advice on health or relationships, sex, drugs, bullyiing or education.
Queer Youth Network
The UK’s national organisation for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered young people where you will find support, message boards, information, articles, campaigns and a radio station.
Rape Crisis
Grimsby Help Line (over 18s) (01472) 322 111
Tuesday 6.30pm to 8.30pm or Wednesday 7pm to 9pm
This website aims to provide the basic information that survivors of sexual violence, friends and family need to access the services they need.
R U Thinking
Sexwise 0800 28 29 30
Sex and relationships website for young people. Has information about sex, pregnancy, local services, lads, girls etc
Samaritans
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental support, 24 hours a day for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
SHINE
Updated news from the Sexual Health Information News Exchange (SHINE) in Sheffield.
Stonewall
Stonewall works to achieve equality and justice for lesbians, gay men and bisexual people.
TheSite.org
The Site aims to be the first place all young adults turn to when they need support and guidance through life. Has factsheets and articles on all the key issues facing young people including: sex and relationships; drinking and drugs; work and study; housing, legal and finances; and health and wellbeing.
Teen LifeCheck
It's not a test and there are no right or wrong answers, but why not give it a go...? Check out your life and see how you're getting on!!
Teenage Health Freak
To provide web-based, accurate and reliable health information to teenagers in a contemporary, cringe-free, entertaining and informative way.
Terence Higgins Trust
THT was one of the first charities to be set up in response to the HIV epidemic and has been at the forefront of the fight against HIV and AIDS ever since.
Whatever your sexuality, HIV status, gender, cultural background or ethnic origin, THT has services set up with your needs in mind. If you’re affected by HIV, then we’ll try to help.
Women’s Aid
01472 575757 (24 hours)
Women's Aid provides temporary refuge to women and their children suffering mental, physical or sexual abuse within the home.
This organisation also offers support to men who are the victims of domestic violence.
YMCA
The YMCA is one of the largest youth and community welfare charities in the country and one of the world’s largest Christian charities employing over 4000 staff and 5500 volunteers. Often working with some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable members of society, its aim is to help them grow in confidence, develop as people and realise their full potential.
YoungMinds
YoungMinds is the national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people.
Youth Health Talk
A collection of interviews with young people about their experiences of health or illness. They tell you what it’s really like! The website aims to identify the issues, questions and problems that matter to young people.