Teen Health at Calsayseat
Teenagers! This is your one stop shop for health information...we’ve got together some telephone numbers/website addresses you might find useful. Some are local to Aberdeen and some national –hope they help!
Emergency Contraception
If you feel you are in need of emergency contraception ( the morning after pill) you must seek assistance as soon as possible. Do not wait until the following week as tablets may not be effective.
- Call us on 0845 337 6370 / select option 2. You need to see a doctor that day.
- Go to your chemist.
- Family Planning Services at square 13 (01224 555120)
Bullying:
www.childline.co.uk 0800 1111(general advice),0800441111(bullying)
www.there4me.com (12-16 yr olds-online confidential counselling)
www.donthideit.co.uk (don't hide it- online confidential counselling)
www.worriedneed2talk.org (online confidential counselling)
Alcohol and drugs:
www.drinkaware.co.uk (quick check for alcohol intake)
www.nacoa.org / 0800 3583456 (support for children of alcoholics)
www.knowthescore / 0800 587 5879 (drugs)
www.talktofrank.co.uk / 0800 776600 (drugs)
Sexual Health:
www.ruthinking.co.uk (sex and relationships)
www.fpa.org.uk (sex and relationships)
www.lgbtyouth.org.uk / 0845 1130005 ( lesbian gay bisexual transgender support group)
www.avert.org and National AIDS helpline 0800 567123 (HIV)
Mental Health Issues:
www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk Breathing Space 0800 838587(anxious or feeling down-need to talk)
www.penumbra.org.uk/young_people/aberdeen /Penumbra ,31 Summer Street, Aberdeen 01224 644134 / 07795 602421 (self-harming support group)
Healthy Lifestyle & Diet:
www.eatwell.gov.uk/agesandstages/teens/ Teen Diet Advice
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk (weight-Body Mass Index calculator for over 16s)
www.weightconcern.org.uk (under 16s weight calculator and tips on healthy lifestyle)
www.nhs.uk/smokefree -NHS Free Smoking Helpline 0800 022 4332
www.yheart.net (fun and games for over 11s from the British Heart Foundation)
www.yoobot.co.uk (for over 11s-create a mini-you and see what happens as you age!)
www.youthsporttrust.org (14-19 yr olds sports leadership / volunteering)
General support/information:
www.youngscot.org.uk
www.youngcarers.net
www.aberdeencity.gov/fis or TEXT 07825 053136-family information service-support for kids and families
www.children1st.org.uk –Children 1st (SSPCC) Aberdeen City Family Group Conference Service,36 Carden Place, Aberdeen 01224 251150-can help set up a group of supportive friends/family for children/young people in need of support
www.caledoniayouth.org.uk -counselling/information service for young people (Aberdeen Branch,35 Huntly Street, Aberdeen 01224 658773)
www.aberdeenfoyer.com -18 Marywell Street, Aberdeen-01224 224250-support and help with young homeless/supported accommodation/opportunities for activities/music studio
www.thinkyouknow.co.uk (internet safety)