General services
In case you want a list of additional organisations to help you out, see below for some general support services.
Civil Legal Advice
Civil Legal Advice provides a database of legal advisers or solicitors near you. Call 0845 345 4345 for free confidential legal advice.
International Youth Foundation
The International Youth Foundation moblizes a global community of businesses, governments, and civil society organisations – who are each committed to developing the power and promise of young people.
Jubilee Sailing Trust
The Jubilee Sailing Trust works to promote the integration of people of all physical abilities through the challenge and adventure of sailing tall ships on the open sea. 023 8044 9108
Livity
Livity gives ambitious young people access to creative opportunities through workshops, co-working space, exhibitions and more. 020 7326 5979
The Mix
The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. They can help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to them via their free confidential helpline. 0808 808 4994
NHS Choices
NHS Choices is an information service from the National Health Service on conditions, local services and healthy living. They provide support and guidance with the latest health news and symptom checkers.
Participation Works
Participation Works is an online resource promoting the involvement of young people in decision making.
The Samaritans
The Samaritans provide round-the-clock support for those in need, via their free helpline. 116 123
Terrence Higgins Trust
The Terrence Higgins Trust provides information on HIV/AIDS and safer sex via online booklets and their free helpline. 0808 802 1221
UK Youth
UK Youth is a leading national charity, committed to providing access to appropriate, high quality services in every community so that young people are empowered to build bright futures, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Youth Access
Youth Access provides a Directory of Services for young people, parents or carers looking for local youth information, advice, counselling and support services. 0207 772 9900
Youth Business International
Youth Business International provides thousands of young entrepreneurs with an integrated package of support to help them start and grow sustainable businesses. 020 3326 2060
Youth Music
Youth Music provides children and young people with access to a wide range of music making projects and activities.
Youth Net
Youth Net provides generic info and advice for Young People