Information for Children and Young People

Local

www.gimi.co.uk
For activities, information and advice for 13-19 young people in North Yorkshire

Child Abuse

Childline Phone: (0800) 1111
Provides a free telephone counselling service for young people in trouble or danger.
NSPCC Call: 0808 800 5000
www.nspcc.org.uk

ADVOCACY

NYAS provides advocacy and legal services to children and young people in North Yorkshire.
Should you wish to make a referral for a young person please ring the free Helpline 0800616101 or Text 077733455.
Alternatively you could access the service via the website help@nyas.net

E Safety

Report abuse
(CEOP) Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre
www.ceop.gov.uk

Guide to internet safety and safe surfing for young people
www.thinkuknow.co.uk

Drugs and Alcohol

FRANK
www.talktofrankcom
A website for young people providing free, confidential drugs information and advice 24 hours a day.

Self Harm

Self-harm
www.selfharm.org.uk
A website for young people that provides information about self-harming.

Physical, mental and sexual health

YoungMinds
www.youngminds.org.uk
A national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people.

Ask Brook
www.brook.org.uk
Provides free and confidential sexual health advice and contraception to young people under the age of 25.

Samaritans Call: 08457909090
www.samaritans.org.uk

Legal Advice

Community Legal Advice
www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk
Community Legal Advice provides free legal information and advice.

Family Rights Group Call:0800 7311696
www.frg.org.uk