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Ante-natal health care and education
for teenagers provided by the
specialist midwives. Partners
included.
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St Albans Young Mums group, St
Albans Hospital. 07979 458 716.
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Connexions is a support service for
all 13-19 year olds in
Hertfordshire. It aims to provide
advice, support and guidance across
a range of issues and to smooth the
path into adulthood and working
life.
Connexions brings together all the
services that help young people and
offer support with:
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education, work and training
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health
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money and legal issues
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relationships
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housing
The Connexions Service has teams of
Personal Advisers across
Hertfordshire. Some based in
schools, colleges, the Youth Service
and special youth programmes. Others
work with young Offending Teams,
Children, Schools and Families and
other services working out in the
community.
A Connexions Personal Adviser can
help you:
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achieve your ambitions and
support you in getting there
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find out about your options for
employment, training or further
education
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develop your skills and
abilities
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address any personal problems
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explore positive and exciting
new ways of developing your
talents and interests for
example volunteering, community
projects, the arts, sport or
other local leisure activities
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arrange access to specialist
support services, if you want
it.
Connexions Direct:
offers you information, advice and
support when you need it. Contact
them 7 days a week, 8.00am - 2.00am
Telephone: 0800 0013 219
Txt: 07766 413 219
Email/Webchat:
www.connexions-direct.com
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Children's Information Service (CIS)
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Are you a parent looking for
information about child care?
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Do you want to know if there is
a play-group, a child-minder or
a nursery near you or on your
way to college?
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Do you want to know if you can
get help with child care costs?
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Do you or someone you know want
to train or work in childcare?
CIS can help with these questions
and more.
01438 737 502, 01923 471 502 if you
live in (01923) or (0208) areas.
Mon - Fri 8.30am -
4.30pm.
www.hertsdirect.org/younginherts.
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All types of contraceptive services,
including free condoms, pregnancy
tests, oral contraceptives, coils
and emergency contraception are
available. Emergency contraception
can be obtained at any family
planning clinic, during it's opening
hours without an appointment. For
other services you may need to make
an appointment. Family planning
clinics offer a free, confidential
service to anyone regardless of age
or gender.
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Principal Health Centre, Civic
Close, St Albans, 01727 734 024,
Mon, Weds and Thurs 7.00pm -
9.00pm. Sat 11.00am - 1.00pm
Walk in Sessions.
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Family Planning Clinic, 1
Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, 020 8447
0603, Tues and Thurs 6.30pm -
8.30pm, Thurs 12.45pm - 2.45pm.
Appointments Only. Mon 3.30pm -
5.30pm. Young Peoples Clinic -
walk in.
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Garston Clinic, St Albans Road,
Garston. 01923 234 525, Mon and
Weds 6.00pm - 8.00pm. Walk in
Sessions.
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Queensway Health Centre,
Queensway, Hatfield, 01707 264
577, Mon 7.00pm - 9.00pm. First
Friday of the Month 9.30am -
12.00noon. Appointments and Walk
in Sessions.
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Oxhey Drive Clinic, Oxhey Drive,
South Oxhey, Watford, 020 8428
5577, Tues 6.30pm - 8.30pm Walk
in Sessions.
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The Avenue Clinic, The Avenue,
Watford, 01923 234 282, Thurs &
Fri 5.00pm - 7.00pm. Walk In
Sessions.
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"Awareness" (Under 20's Clinic),
Watford Sexual Health Centre,
Watford General Hospital,
Vicarage Road, Watford. 01923
217 206. Wed 4.00pm - 6.30[m.
Walk in Service for
contraception and screening for
sexually transmitted
infections.
Emergency Contraception
Emergency Contraceptive pills can be
taken up to 72 hrs after unprotected
sex. They can be provided free by
any doctor or from a Family Planning
Clinic to any women, whatever their
age. They are also available on
prescription at some Accident &
Emergency Departments and some GUM
Clinics. It is advisable to phone
the GUM or Family Planning Clinic
before visiting to check opening
times.
Alternatively an emergency IUD
(coil) may be fitted within 5 days
of unprotected sex at the family
Planning Clinics or some doctors'
surgeries.
Some pharmacies are able to provide
emergency contraception free.
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Principal health Clinic, Civic
Close, St Albans, 01727 734 024.
Mon, Wed and Thurs, 7.00pm -
9.00pm. Sat 11.00am - 1.00pm.
Walk In Sessions.
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Watford General Hospital,
Vicarage Road, Watford, 01923
244 366.
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The Base. 184 High Street London
Colney. 01727 821 639. Tues and
Weds 7.00pm - 9.30pm.
Information and advice,
activities, sexual health
information. Drop-in. Txt a
Counsellor for more details on:
07796522216 or email on:
talk2some1@hotmail.co.uk
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Youth Talk. 28 Spencer Street,
St Albans. 01727 868 684.
Mon-Fri 9.30am -
6.00pm. Information and advice
one to one.
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Connexions Centres give information,
advice and guidance on learning,
jobs, health and personal
development opportunities. They are
often in colleges, job centres and
community buildings. the Connexions
personal advisors are not all the
time so call them to find out when
you can drop-in.
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Job Centre, Victoria Street, St
Albans. 01442 261 511
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Drugs
Did you know that 1 in 5 teenagers
say their friends pretend to take
drugs?
You can't always rely on what your
mates say or what's in the papers or
on television, so it's important to
get the right information.
FRANK offers free confidential
advice, can send you free leaflets
and answer any questions you want to
ask. FRANK can also tell you how to
contact your local support
services. 0800 77 66 00
www.talktofrank.com.
Alcohol
For further information on alcohol
and to find local support services
in your area visit:
www.itsmanicinherts.com or call
Drinkline on 0800 917 8282 Also
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Hospital and Home Education Service
If you are unable to attend school
for health reasons or because you
are pregnant, then you may be able
to receive teaching at home or at
another venue.
For more info you can contact:
Children, Schools and Families,
Customer Service Centre 01923 471
500 or 01438 737 500 Opening Times
are Mon-Fri 8.00am - 8.00pm Sat
9.00am - 4.00pm
Further Education Colleges
The colleges provide a range of
courses. Some of them have crèche
facilitites.
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Hertford Regional College, (Ware
& Broxbourne), 01992 411 400,
www.hrc.ac.uk , An advice
and counselling service for
Students. A sexual health
service on Mondays 12.00 noon -
2.00pm during term time only.
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North Hertfordshire College,
(Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City
and Stevenage), 01462 424 239,
www.nhc.ac.uk , Information,
advice and counselling service
for students.
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Oaklands College, (St Albans,
Borehamwood, Smallford & Welwyn
Garden City), 01727 737 080,
www.oaklands.ac.uk,
Information, advice and guidance
service to students.
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West Herts College, (Watford and
Hemel Hempstead), 01923 812 345,
www.westherts.ac.uk,
Information, advice and guidance
service for students.
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University of Hertfordshire,
01707 284 000, For details of
Courses -
www.herts.ac.uk .
Employment
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Hertfordshire
Careers Service, provides help,
guidance and advice on careers
and finding employment for young
adults aged 20+, 01462 705 000,
www.herts-careers.co.uk
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Jobcentre Plus, provides
information and support on job
searches for the 18 plus age
group,
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk.
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Jobseekers Direct, 0845 60 60
234, www.worktrain.gov.uk.
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If you want information, someone to
talk to or details of social events
then you can contact the following
organizations or visit one of the
websites.
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Free 2 B. Fri 7.00pm - 10.00pm.
Helpline: 07810 226 322. For
14-19 yr olds who have either
identified themselves as Gay,
Lesbian, bisexual, transgender
or transsexual, or who are
questioning their sexuality.
1to1 and group support including
workshops and information on a
range of topics including help
with coming out. groups run
6.30pm - 98.30pm in North, East
and South Hertfordshire - call
for more details. (01462 624
800) Email:
csf.free2b@hertscc.gov.uk.
www.hertsdirect.org/yngpeople
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FFLAG (Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays). 01454 852
418. Provides support and
information to young people and
their families before, during
and after 'coming out'. Run by
parents of Gay and Lesbian
People.
Useful Website:
www.likeitis.org.uk
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These services are specifically
aimed at people who are infected or
affected by HIV or who have friends
or families infected by HIV. They
provide info and run a variety of
services including self-help groups
and support groups. These services
are free and confidential.
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Find out what's
going on near you by ringing the
local Youth office during the day
for details of activities in the
evenings, daytimes and at weekends.
West Herts 01727
753 100
Herts Direct Website
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These two agencies can refer you to
the right organization on a range of
issues including consumer rights,
immigration and going to court.
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Citizens Advice Bureau. 0870 126
4010. Offers advice on legal
matters, financial matters,
benefits, debts, employment,
discrimination, health service
etc. Most towns have a local
office.
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Release Helpline. 020 7729
9904. Offers a free and
confidential legal service for
drug users and helpline for
heroin users.
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Borough Councils
can give you details on spots
centres and activities. For details
of what's on near you, phone their
switchboard:
St Albans City and
District Council
Civic Centre, St
Peters Street, St Albans, 01727 866
100
St Albans Website
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If you would like a check-up or
think you may have a sexually
transmitted disease and you do not
want to discuss it with your doctor,
then you can go to a GUM clinic for
free, confidential advice, diagnosis
and treatment. Some also offer
contraceptive services, often
including emergency contraception.
All GUM Clinics provide
comprehensive services for HIV
positive patients, non-directive
abortion counselling and support for
gay and bisexual men and women.
You do not have to give your name or
address. phone the Clinic to check
opening times.
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Waverley Wing Clinic, (St Albans
Sexual Health Centre) St Albans
City Hospital, Waverley Road, St
Albans, 01727 897 332. Walk in
every morning from 9.00am
limited numbers of people seen-
get there early!
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Watford Sexual Health Clinic.
(Watford General Hospital,
Vicarage Road.) - 01923 217 206,
Walk in every morning from
9.00am. Limited number of people
seen so get there early!
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The Looked After Children's health
team is available for health or
emotional advice for Looked After
Children and Care Leavers in
Hertfordshire. Looked After
Children nurse: 01707 386 871,
Leaving Care Nurse: 01707 386 889
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Voice for the Child in Care
An advocacy service - independent
support for young people in care &
care leavers.
0800 085 3074 - 24hr Answer phone.
Email: info@vccherts.co.uk
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Sexual Health Helpline for young
people. Local confidential
helpine to discuss sexual health
matters and find out where you
can get more help. 01438 353
434.
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Sexual Health and AIDS Helpline.
Advice and referral to
appropriate clinic. 0800 567 123
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Sexwise. Free
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The following agencies can help you
with free advice or information.
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These services offer a free
pregnancy testing and counselling on
your choices. Some offer counselling
after abortion if you need it.
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The Base Youth Project, 184 High
St, London Colney - Drop in
pregnancy testing. Just txt us
in 100% confidence on
07796522216
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Connexions Pregnancy Crisis
Centre, 185 St Albans Road,
Watford. 0845 270 1701. - Drop
in pregnancy testing. Weekdays
9.00am - 5.30pm. Counselling by
appointment.
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Raphael House, 42B Station Road,
New Barnet. 020 8275 0029.
www.rephaelhouse.org.uk. -
drop in Pregnancy Testing. Mon
7.30pm - 9.00pm. Thurs 10.30am -
1.00pm. Counselling by
appointment.
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CAREconfidential helpline 0800
0282 228 - Crisis Pregnancy
Counselling.
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If you find that you are pregnant
and unsure of what to do then it is
important to talk to someone. this
could be your parent or family
member. Some people prefer to talk
to someone they don't know. You can
contact Brook Advisory Service, a
family planning nurse, school nurse
or one of the projects in the
sections "pregnancy counselling
Services".
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Brook Advisory Service
confidential helpline: 0800
0185 023,
www.brook.org.uk. mon-fri
9.00am to 5.00pm Offers a free
confidential advice, information
and counselling on pregnancy,
abortion and contraception to
young people under 25. Some
other services are free but
check on the website or
helpline.
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Pregnant and Unsure?, 020 7617
0805 A Recorded advice message
for young women who are pregnant
and not sure what to do. It
gives contact details for Brook
and Family Planning Clinics.
Specialist Care for pregnant
teenagers under 18. Midwives who are
experienced in working with young
people provide this service. They
will understand your needs and
worries. Info and support is
confidential and offered even if you
aren't sure what you are going to
do.
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West Herts Area. Call or leave a
text message on these numbers
and a midwife will get back to
you. - 07900 228 028 or 07979
458 716.
Adoption or Fostering - Contact
children, Schools & Families
Customer Service Centre. - 01923 471
500 or 01438 737 500 Opening times
are Min-Fri 8.00am - 8.00pm, Sat
9.00am. - 4.00pm.
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These Groups offer a range of
services including: activities,
talks, advice and support around
parenting, social issues, sexual
health, general health issues and
benefits. They offer a chance to
meet other young parents and find
out about local services.
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Young Parents group, The
children's Centre, Church
Crescent, St Albans. 01727 897
877. Thurs 12.30pm - 2.00pm.
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If you would like to book a local
appointment for free, confidential
help to quit smoking, call:
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NHS Hertfordshire Stop Smoking
Service, (Support and advice to
people who want to give up
smoking), 0800 389 3 998
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For pregnant women and new
parents, (if you are pregnant
and would like to quit or are
worried about the effect of
smoking on your baby's health,
call the special local service
for pregnant women, new mums and
their partners, 07760 167 742
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NHS Pregnancy No Smoking
Helpline, (Hours; 12.00noon -
9.00pm 7 days a week, Support
and advice to pregnant women who
want to give up smoking.) 0800
169 9 169
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NHS No Smoking
Helpline, (Hours: 7.00am -
11.00pm 7 Days a week) 0800 169
0 169
www.givingupsmoking.co.uk
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Your doctor can arrange an abortion
at either a NHS hospital or with
Marie Stopes International. You can
arrange to use a recommended private
clinic such as the ones below
without your doctor being involved,
but this would not be free.
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Marie Stopes International.
www.mariestopes.org.uk
0845 300 8090 - booking line
only. Offer a free drop-in
pregnancy test at all of their
branches. There is a charge for
all other services if you are
going privately such as
emergency contraception and
abortion.
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British Pregnancy Advisory
Service.
www.bpas.org.uk 0845 730
4030 - booking line only. Advice
on unwanted pregnancies and
abortion, contraception,
emergency contraception and
pregnancy testing. There is a
charge for most services.
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54-56 Victoria
Street, St Albans, AL1 3HZ, 01727
773 100.
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Hertfordshire
Young Carers. Carers in
Hertfordshire. The Red House.
119 Fore Street, Hertford. 01992
586 969.
www.carersinherts.org.uk
Mon - Thurs 9.00am - 5.30pm, Fri
9.00am - 4.30pm.
Help, Support, Info, trips and
activities for young people caring
for a family member.
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