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Youth talk provide counselling for 13-25 year olds who live, work, go to school in 
St. Albans, Hertfordshire.
www.youthtalk.org.uk
T: 01727 868684
Call for times
There are a wide range of support services available on this website for young people.
A countywide, friendly and confidential service for 16-24 year olds who are in need of HYH services. The advice and information worker will support the young person and give realistic advice and options and where relevant, family members. Mediation can be provided to help prevent family breakdown and youth homelessness.
If homelessness cannot be prevented, the service will aim to support a young person to access appropriate, safe accommodation.
Look on this link for support
T: 03333 202 384
W: Visit Herts Young Homeless HYH website
For Urgent advice Freephone 08000 355 775 for all other calls use the above number
Counselling in Schools offering Mentoring, Brief Therapy, Arts Therapy, Supervision, Group work and training
T: 01992 588796
E: safespacemailbox@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Website 24 hours - but call or email to find out about appointments and workplan
Coaching Direct is an innovative company that provides Life Coaching/mentoring to young people in schools. Coaching Direct has helped young people from 10 years old to build and maintain psychosocial well-being and help to reach goals by delivering and developing solutions. There are three levels of interventions best suited to the young person.
Schools, carers, colleges and statutory Social/Health agencies can refer and parents can contact the service directly
T: 0333 301 0228
E: Coachingdirect.org@gmail.com
W: Visit Coaching Direct website
Website 24 hours - for appointments please refer via the website or call the telephone number
Look on this link for support
YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.
Step2 is an Early Intervention Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service for children and young people in Hertfordshire aged 0-19.
9am to 5pm
Counselling in Schools offering Mentoring, Brief Therapy, Arts Therapy, Supervision, Group work and training
T: 01992 588796
E: safespacemailbox@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Website 24 hours - but call or email to find out about appointments and workplan
If there is something troubling you, get in touch. We offer a safe place to talk any time you like, in your own way-about whatever is getting to you. We know a lot about what can help you through the tough times. We can just be there to listen if you need that too.
T: Free number is 116 123 and local charge number is 01920 464 099
W: Visit The Samaritans website
The Samaritans are available to you 24 hours, 7 days a week
Look on this link for support
Look on this link for support
What we offer
Stand-by-me offers information, advice and support to help children, young people and their families living in North Hertfordshire understand and manage their grief.
Stand-by-me provides dedicated bereavement support for children, young people and their families in North Hertfordshire and Stevenage. The charity was created after listening to the views of young people and their carers about what they would find most helpful when they experience the death of someone close to them
T: 07469 255163
Telephone lines are manned but if no answer - they will return your call within 48 hours
Website 24 hrs
Email anytime but may have to wait for a response
If there is something troubling you, get in touch. We offer a safe place to talk any time you like, in your own way-about whatever is getting to you. We know a lot about what can help you through the tough times. We can just be there to listen if you need that too.
T: Free number is 116 123 and local charge number is 01920 464 099
W: Visit The Samaritans website
The Samaritans are available to you 24 hours, 7 days a week
Volunteers offer practical, emotional and counselling support to adults, families, young people and children living in the St Albans District.
T: helpline 01727 841 841
W: Visit St Albans Bereavement Network website
The helpline is answered personally each weekday between 9am and 1pm. You can also leave a message at other times and they will get back to you.
Counselling in Schools offering Mentoring, Brief Therapy, Arts Therapy, Supervision, Group work and training
T: 01992 588796
E: safespacemailbox@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Website 24 hours - but call or email to find out about appointments and workplan
If there is something troubling you, get in touch. We offer a safe place to talk any time you like, in your own way-about whatever is getting to you. We know a lot about what can help you through the tough times. We can just be there to listen if you need that too.
T: Free number is 116 123 and local charge number is 01920 464 099
W: Visit The Samaritans website
The Samaritans are available to you 24 hours, 7 days a week
Look on this link for support
Counselling in Schools offering Mentoring, Brief Therapy, Arts Therapy, Supervision, Group work and training
T: 01992 588796
E: safespacemailbox@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Website 24 hours - but call or email to find out about appointments and workplan
Counselling in Schools offering Mentoring, Brief Therapy, Arts Therapy, Supervision, Group work and training
T: 01992 588796
E: safespacemailbox@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Website 24 hours - but call or email to find out about appointments and workplan
If there is something troubling you, get in touch. We offer a safe place to talk any time you like, in your own way-about whatever is getting to you. We know a lot about what can help you through the tough times. We can just be there to listen if you need that too.
T: Free number is 116 123 and local charge number is 01920 464 099
W: Visit The Samaritans website
The Samaritans are available to you 24 hours, 7 days a week
Counselling in Schools offering Mentoring, Brief Therapy, Arts Therapy, Supervision, Group work and training
T: 01992 588796
E: safespacemailbox@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Website 24 hours - but call or email to find out about appointments and workplan
If there is something troubling you, get in touch. We offer a safe place to talk any time you like, in your own way-about whatever is getting to you. We know a lot about what can help you through the tough times. We can just be there to listen if you need that too.
T: Free number is 116 123 and local charge number is 01920 464 099
W: Visit The Samaritans website
The Samaritans are available to you 24 hours, 7 days a week
Counselling in Schools offering Mentoring, Brief Therapy, Arts Therapy, Supervision, Group work and training
T: 01992 588796
E: safespacemailbox@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Website 24 hours - but call or email to find out about appointments and workplan
Coaching Direct is an innovative company that provides Life Coaching/mentoring to young people in schools. Coaching Direct has helped young people from 10 years old to build and maintain psychosocial well-being and help to reach goals by delivering and developing solutions. There are three levels of interventions best suited to the young person.
Schools, carers, colleges and statutory Social/Health agencies can refer and parents can contact the service directly
T: 0333 301 0228
E: Coachingdirect.org@gmail.com
W: Visit Coaching Direct website
Website 24 hours - for appointments please refer via the website or call the telephone number
Provides TESS – as support and information text service for females under 24 years who are struggling with self-harm. 
T: 0808 800 8088
Call for times and check website
Provides TESS, a support and information text service for females under 24 years who are struggling with self-harm.
T: 0808 800 8088 or TESS text - 0780047 2908
If you are aged 11-25, you can access a dedicated young person’s clinic in the St. Albans and Harpenden area. If you are registered with a GP in these areas you can make an appointment through your own GP to attend a young person’s clinic.
The GPs are especially trained to work with young people of your age groups and can advise and support you with any issues or concerns you have about your emotional and physical health.
Remember – book an appointment through your own GP to be seen at one of these clinics.
Teens Unite is a support organisation for teenagers who have been diagnosed with cancer although it offers support for 13 years to 24 years. At a time when a young person can feel very vulnerable, Teens Unite bring 13-24 year olds together.
Through workshops, activity days and residential stays, Teens Unite provides the on-going social, emotional and physical support needed by these young people. Cancer does not stop when treatment stop, the effects of a cancer diagnosis can be long lasting and often life changing and affects family and friends around the young person with the condition.
See below for contact details
T: 01992 440091
W: Visit Teens Unite – cancer support for young people from 13-24 years website
Sunday - Monday - contact them for more information
A countywide, friendly and confidential service for 16-24 year olds who are in need of HYH services. The advice and information worker will support the young person and give realistic advice and options and where relevant, family members. Mediation can be provided to help prevent family breakdown and youth homelessness.
If homelessness cannot be prevented, the service will aim to support a young person to access appropriate, safe accommodation.
Look on this link for support
T: 03333 202 384
W: Visit Herts Young Homeless HYH website
For Urgent advice Freephone 08000 355 775 for all other calls use the above number
KIDS HUB are a national charity, providing a wide range of support services to disabled children, young people and their families. The HUBs provide free and impartial support over the phone, by email or face-to-face (including home visits).
T: 01923 676549
ADD-vance provide specialist information, training and advice for professionals, as well as support for children, adults and families on issues relating to Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and related conditions. We provide monthly support group meetings in Hertfordshire, (St. Albans and Hertford) plus a telephone helpline.
T: 01727 833963
W: Visit ADD-vance (Autism, ADHD and related conditions) website
ERIC is a national charity that provides information, support and resources to children, young people and their families and health professionals on bladder and bowel problems.
Boys – have you got the balls to get checked?
Follow our link below for advice, more information
and support – it could help you get treated early if you find any abnormality in your testicles. 15-44 is the most common age group, that some males may develop testicular cancer so it is really important to check regularly!
W: Visit Checking your Balls (for Testicular Cancer) website
Please contact the immunisation team for further advice around the immunisation programme, your upcoming immunisations and information on catch up clinics.
For Secondary School these immunisations are offered:
Human Papillomavirus
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio
MeningococcalACWY
Measles, Mumps and Rubella
T: 01727 732062
Teens Unite is a support organisation for teenagers who have been diagnosed with cancer although it offers support for 13 years to 24 years. At a time when a young person can feel very vulnerable, Teens Unite bring 13-24 year olds together.
Through workshops, activity days and residential stays, Teens Unite provides the on-going social, emotional and physical support needed by these young people. Cancer does not stop when treatment stop, the effects of a cancer diagnosis can be long lasting and often life changing and affects family and friends around the young person with the condition.
See below for contact details
T: 01992 440091
W: Visit Teens Unite – cancer support for young people from 13-24 years website
Sunday - Monday - contact them for more information
Spectrum Families and Young People’s Service (FYP) – Hertfordshire
T: 0800 652 3169
A countywide, friendly and confidential service for 16-24 year olds who are in need of HYH services. The advice and information worker will support the young person and give realistic advice and options and where relevant, family members. Mediation can be provided to help prevent family breakdown and youth homelessness.
If homelessness cannot be prevented, the service will aim to support a young person to access appropriate, safe accommodation.
Look on this link for support
T: 03333 202 384
W: Visit Herts Young Homeless HYH website
For Urgent advice Freephone 08000 355 775 for all other calls use the above number
HCC Services for Young People provides youth work, information, advice, guidance, work related learning, outdoor education and wider support for young people. The majority of its work is with those aged 13 to 19 and up to 24 for young people with learning disabilities and care experienced young people.
T: 0300 123 4043
Spectrum Families and Young People’s Service (FYP) – Hertfordshire
T: 0800 652 3169
Frank offer a 24 hour confidential helpline for young people with questions or concerns about drugs and/or alcohol, or you can chat online with advisors daily from 2pm – 6pm.
T: 0300 123 6600
2pm - 6pm
Spectrum Families and Young People’s Service (FYP) – Hertfordshire
T: 0800 652 3169
Frank offer a 24 hour confidential helpline for young people with questions or concerns about drugs and/or alcohol, or you can chat online with advisors daily from 2pm – 6pm.
T: 0300 123 6600
2pm - 6pm
Healthy weight management program for children and their parents. BeeZee Bodies can be accessed by families who are looking for help and support with lifestyle changes.
T: 01707 248648
If you would like to kick the smoking habit, click on the link and get started. There is a lot of support for you. Start the healthier you today!
Hertfordshire Stop Smoking Service can help you ‘quit for good’. In Hertfordshire there are over 300 local stop smoking services across the county offering professional specialist advice to support to you with your quit attempt. Our stop smoking specialists offer friendly and non-judgemental support.
Young Carers are children and young people who care for a member of their family. For further information about this service please visit our website.
Please see our youtube animation What it’s like to be a young carer? By HCT young carers (youtube.com)
A countywide, friendly and confidential service for 16-24 year olds who are in need of HYH services. The advice and information worker will support the young person and give realistic advice and options and where relevant, family members. Mediation can be provided to help prevent family breakdown and youth homelessness.
If homelessness cannot be prevented, the service will aim to support a young person to access appropriate, safe accommodation.
Look on this link for support
T: 03333 202 384
W: Visit Herts Young Homeless HYH website
For Urgent advice Freephone 08000 355 775 for all other calls use the above number
Hertfordshire Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is an Independent, supportive service for people over the age of 13 that have experienced a form of sexual abuse, whether that be rape, sexual exploitation, grooming or sexual assault.
Through the SARC, people can access an ISVA – Independent Sexual Violence Advisor. The role of an ISVA to give independent information and support so victims can make the right decisions for them on how they want to move forwards.
Through the SARC – people that have experienced sexual abuse recently and are unsure as to whether they want to report to the police can meet a nurse and have a forensic medical examination, any forensics gained would then be stored for an amount of time to give victims an opportunity to consider what they would like to do regarding reporting to the police. For information on this and to discuss further – please call the SARC ASAP after you have been a victim of a sexual assault on 0808 178 4448
T: You can contact the SARC by calling 01442 270679
E: sunflowersarc@herts.pnn.police.uk
. For information on this and to discuss further – please call the SARC ASAP after you have been a victim of a sexual assault on 0808 178 4448
Young Pride in Herts offers support, information and advice to the younger LGBT+ community and to those who may be struggling with their sexuality or gender, in Hertfordshire.
If you need support, want to get involved in changing services in the county or are a friend/parent or carer who needs advice, please contact us.
T: 01920-484784 or 01923 830440
E: youngprideinherts@gmail.com
W: Visit Young Pride in Herts website
Website open 24/7
Email or call for opening times for the centre
HIV and Sexual Health Charity offering services and support across Hertfordshirehttp://www.hertsaid.co.uk
If you are looking for up to date information about Sexual Health, check out these links to give you information about several sexual health issues. Always talk to a health professional if you have symptoms and have concerns
W: Visit Look at these Sexual Health service links website
24 hour website
See this new Condom weblink, to offer you further support and services. For more information about condoms and other sexual health services, click on the link below.
W: Visit Sexual Health Services/Condoms website
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All our services are free and confidential to everyone regardless of age or gender. We have clinics across Hertfordshire. Find your nearest on ‘Our clinics’ page.
T: 0300 008 5522
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W: Visit Sexual Health Services/Condoms website
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Hertfordshire Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is an Independent, supportive service for people over the age of 13 that have experienced a form of sexual abuse, whether that be rape, sexual exploitation, grooming or sexual assault.
Through the SARC, people can access an ISVA – Independent Sexual Violence Advisor. The role of an ISVA to give independent information and support so victims can make the right decisions for them on how they want to move forwards.
Through the SARC – people that have experienced sexual abuse recently and are unsure as to whether they want to report to the police can meet a nurse and have a forensic medical examination, any forensics gained would then be stored for an amount of time to give victims an opportunity to consider what they would like to do regarding reporting to the police. For information on this and to discuss further – please call the SARC ASAP after you have been a victim of a sexual assault on 0808 178 4448
T: You can contact the SARC by calling 01442 270679
E: sunflowersarc@herts.pnn.police.uk
. For information on this and to discuss further – please call the SARC ASAP after you have been a victim of a sexual assault on 0808 178 4448
Hertfordshire Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is an Independent, supportive service for people over the age of 13 that have experienced a form of sexual abuse, whether that be rape, sexual exploitation, grooming or sexual assault.
Through the SARC, people can access an ISVA – Independent Sexual Violence Advisor. The role of an ISVA to give independent information and support so victims can make the right decisions for them on how they want to move forwards.
Through the SARC – people that have experienced sexual abuse recently and are unsure as to whether they want to report to the police can meet a nurse and have a forensic medical examination, any forensics gained would then be stored for an amount of time to give victims an opportunity to consider what they would like to do regarding reporting to the police. For information on this and to discuss further – please call the SARC ASAP after you have been a victim of a sexual assault on 0808 178 4448
T: You can contact the SARC by calling 01442 270679
E: sunflowersarc@herts.pnn.police.uk
. For information on this and to discuss further – please call the SARC ASAP after you have been a victim of a sexual assault on 0808 178 4448
See this new Condom weblink, to offer you further support and services. For more information about condoms and other sexual health services, click on the link below.
W: Visit Sexual Health Services/Condoms website
See the website for more details