Support & Advice Sites
Links to websites in buttons and all contact details:
Listening Line has been set up for young people who want someone to talk to. Listening Line is not a counselling service but it gives young people the opportunity to speak to a Time Out project worker.
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Children and young people can get help and advice about a wide range of issues. Talk to a counsellor online, send an email or post on the message boards. |
Drop in for young people (13-25) at the Orangebox in Halifax 3.30pm to 5.45pm 01422 320033 |
A confidential safe space to explore issues and feelings. Ring 01422 300457 for more information and referrals.
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Promoting good mental health to children and young people. Mental health support for children and parents.
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Chat to Kooth about anything that’s on your mind. Message Kooth or have a live chat after registering.
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Reachout is a youth project managed by the social enterprise (Newground). The Hub provides a range of activities for young people and families.
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Confidential health advice via text message from Health professionals.
An NHS Service that you access through the website. |
Advice, information, support and signposting for children, young people and families.
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860 952814
Identity LGBTQ Youth Group Identity offer 1:1 confidential support and advice to young people regarding sexuality and gender identity and a safe space for young people to be themselves and make new friends. We offer a range of activities, chosen by the young people, from discussion groups and film nights to cooking and pool.
Identity is a weekly LGBTQ youth group in Halifax for young people aged 12-18 and is part of the Barnardo's Positive Identities Project in Calderdale. You can self-refer or have a professional or family contact the service either by phone, text or email. Contact: positive.identities@barnardos.org.uk Kate: 07867 644696 Robin: 07922 574185 Callum: 07584385539
YPAS is a free confidential service to help young people aged 16-21 find and maintain accommodation. Also offers advice on claiming benefits, accessing training and employment, advice around childcare etc. Text SUPPPORT to 07823 349980
The service is open every Monday to Friday, 2pm – 4pm. Clients are given advice and support on housing, substance misuse, mental health, budgeting and training and employment. Our office has computers for clients to build their CVs, look for work and bid on properties. A meeting room and two interview rooms are also available. Clients are supported to access grants in addition to training and education. We have access to some accommodation and a bond scheme to support clients in. www.hortonhousing.co.uk/tag/calderdale/
For more contacts and information:
visit www.openmindscalderdale.org.uk
