These pages aim to help signpost young
people aged 11-19 to sources of advice and
information.
To contact us
: Email
youth@forest-heath.gov.uk or
Call 01638 719295
Youth
& Connexions Service
Youth Clubs
Detached Youthwork Teams
Online Advice and Information
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Youth &
Connexions Service:
The service
provides confidential advice, support and information for all
13-19 year olds.
Careers, Employment &
Training
You can talk to Connexions personal advisers and
recruitment advisers about what you want to do, and they’ll tell
you about the options available, and support you through the
process, if you need it.
Contact Connexions Suffolk at Bury St Edmunds Office by phone on
01284 768493.
Youth Clubs
Suffolk County Council run a number of youth clubs throughout the
District working with young people to organise a
programme of activities for club members. The
youthworkers at these clubs are available to talk to about issues
which may be concerning you inside or outside of the youth
club. Many youth clubs also have a visiting nurse who can
offer advice and information on contraception and sexual health
.
There are Suffolk County Council
run youth clubs at :
Brandon Mildenhall
Newmarket
Tuesdays
7.00-9.30pm Wednesdays 7.00-9.30pm Wednesday
7.00-9.30pm
Thursdays 7.00-9.30pm Fridays
7.00-9.30pm
There are also a number of other youth groups which are run by
private, community and voluntary organisations some of which
are listed in our Youth Directory.
Detached Youthwork Teams
Suffolk County Council Youth & Connexions Service also
have a team of detached youth workers in the District who meet
young people in their own spaces, such as parks, bus shelters,
shopping centres or on the street. Working in partnership with
young people they help individuals and groups to address the needs
they identify and engage with other relevant agencies.
Online Advice and
Information
There are a range of webpages designed to provide
online information and signpost you to
services. You will find a selection of links here,
which should enable you to find the answers to
most general questions. However, it is a much
better idea for you to talk to someone in person, and you can ask
to talk to your School Nurse or Youthworker in confidence if
anything is worrying you.
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Youthinformation.com is
an online toolkit for young people and those who work with
them.
Connexions Direct can
provide all the information and advice you need to make
decisions and choices in your life, including a guide to the
law.
Shelter can
not house you, but specialists can provide you with the information
and support to ensure you get what you are entitled
to.
24 hours a day, 365 days a
year, Frank is
around to give you FREE info on drugs.
Information about children's rights
from Unicef , including
a youth friendly version of the UN convention on the rights
of the child
Sexwise is
a helpline that offers free, confidential advice on sex,
relationships and contraception.
Askcab provides
advice on issues including finance, for 13-25 year
olds