C Card Scheme
W: https://www.leicestersexualhealth.nhs.uk/
T: 0300 124 0102 or 0800 318 908
E: n/a
About Us
Community based sexual health services to ensure easy access to free condoms, pregnancy testing, relationship advice and signposting for under 25 year olds.
How to access
St Peters Health Centre, Sparkenhoe Street, Leicester, LE2 0TA
Various registration sites across area, no referral needed.
Lines are open Monday to Friday: 9am – 7:30pm Saturday: 10am – 1:30pm
Childline/NSPCC
W: https://www.childline.org.uk/
T: 0800 1111
E: Email service but have to sign up as a member. Online chat tool. help@nspcc.org.uk
About Us
Offering a free, private and confidential service information and advice to children and young people. Online chat and phoneline to offer support. Can support child to fill in referral forms over the phone
How to access
Self referral
24hours 7 day
NSPCC Weston House, 42 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3NH
Volunteering: Yes
The Flying Fish
W: www.leicestershirecares.co.uk/flying-fish
E: peter@leicestershirecares.co.uk
About Us
Supports young people in care or leaving care on to the next steps in life by opening their eyes to the possibilities in the world of work. This includes company tours, talks and mentored work placements. All programmes are tailored to meet individual needs.
How to access
Agency/professional to refer via online form
Family Lifestyle Club
E: n/a
About Us
Weight management service for overweight children and their families. Offers dietetic led healthy weight pathway for children aged 4-16
How to access
Directly through referral via phone
Victim First
Mansfield house,
Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Services, Leicestershire Partnership Trust, OSL House, East Link Meridian Business Park, Leics., LE19 1XU
LE1 3GG
Healthy Together Programme Public Health Nursing
W: https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/Library/AboutYourSchoolNursingService.pdf or https://www.healthforkids.co.uk
or https://www.healthforteens.co.uk
T: 0116 225 6000 or chat health text service 07520 615387
E: sarah.fenwick@leicspart.nhs.uk
About Us
Public health service for those aged 5-19, central point of contact for children and young people and their families, nurse led public health provision, promotion and support with physical, emotional and social needs.
How to access
GP/ Healthcare professional/ School/Teacher or self
Victim First
Mansfield house,
School Nursing Service Families, Young People and Children’s Services, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Bridge Park Plaza, Bridge Park Road, Thurmaston, Leics., LE4 8PQ
Kooth
T: n/a
E: n/a
About Us
Free, safe, anonymous online support with online counsellors. Can track own progress with online journal
How to access
Referral Online
Counsellors online Mon – Fri 12pm – 10pm / Saturday Sunday 6pm – 10pm
Loughborough Youth Affairs
W: n/a
T: 01509 236043
About Us
Advice for young people with a range of issues including benefits, housing problems, family problems, mental health issues. Youth projects and disability projects. Young carers project. Support for young people that self harm. Refugee/asylum seekers.
How to access
self via email or phone
Mountfields Lodge Youth Centre, Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leics., LE11 3GE
Papyrus
T: 0800 068 4141 | Text 07786 209697
About Us
Charity for the prevention of young suicide, offering confidential support and awareness training.
How to access
Self referral
Helpline
Mon – Fri: 10am – 10pm,
Sat & Sun 2pm – 10pm,
Bank holidays: 2pm – 5pm
PAPRUS, Lineva House,
28-32 Milner Street, Warrington,
Cheshire, WA5 1AD
Soft Touch Arts
About Us
Projects of arts, media and music activities supporting disadvantaged young people to develop creative, social and employability skills. Helps them to build confidence and resilience to change negative or risky behaviours, and lead healthier and fulfilling lives.
How to access
50 New Walk
Leicester
LE1 6TF
Self refer via phone or online
The Mix
E: n/a
About Us
Information and support to deal with any issues for people under the age of 25. Free and conidential multi-channel service – articles, videos, phone, email, peer to peer and counselling services
How to access
self referral
1-2-1 chat online
Helpline 11am-11pm every day
100 Victoria Embankment, London, EC4Y 0DH
The Yes Project
E: n/a
About Us
Support young people (Age 15-24) in Leicester and Leicestershire to overcome challenges and barriers that have prevented them from finding a job or seeking further education.
The project offers a range of courses and support services, tailored to individuals’ needs. A mentor will be assigned to help them build confidence, achieve qualification and skills, and prepare for work.
How to access
Self refer via phone or online.
Young Minds
E: n/a
About Us
UK leading charity championing the wellbeing and mental health of young people. Website offering adivce and information for young people with mental health issues. Free helpline to discuss issues. Various projects.
How to access
Self referral
Baden Place, London, SE1 1YW
Helpline Mon-Fri 9:30am-4pm
Youth Access
W: http://www.youthaccess.org.uk/
E: n/a
About Us
Advice and counselling network website with information about local services which may be of use
How to access
Youth Access, 1-2 Taylors Yard, 67 Alderbrook Road, London, SW12 8AD
C Card Scheme
W: https://www.leicestersexualhealth.nhs.uk/
T: 0300 124 0102 or 0800 318 908
E: n/a
About Us
Community based sexual health services to ensure easy access to free condoms, pregnancy testing, relationship advice and signposting for under 25 year olds.
How to access
St Peters Health Centre, Sparkenhoe Street, Leicester, LE2 0TA
Various registration sites across area, no referral needed.
Lines are open Monday to Friday: 9am – 7:30pm Saturday: 10am – 1:30pm
Childline/NSPCC
W: https://www.childline.org.uk/
T: 0800 1111
E: Email service but have to sign up as a member. Online chat tool. help@nspcc.org.uk
About Us
Offering a free, private and confidential service information and advice to children and young people. Online chat and phoneline to offer support. Can support child to fill in referral forms over the phone
How to access
Self referral
24hours 7 day
NSPCC Weston House, 42 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3NH
Volunteering: Yes
The Flying Fish
W: www.leicestershirecares.co.uk/flying-fish
E: peter@leicestershirecares.co.uk
About Us
Supports young people in care or leaving care on to the next steps in life by opening their eyes to the possibilities in the world of work. This includes company tours, talks and mentored work placements. All programmes are tailored to meet individual needs.
How to access
Agency/professional to refer via online form
Family Lifestyle Club
E: n/a
About Us
Weight management service for overweight children and their families. Offers dietetic led healthy weight pathway for children aged 4-16
How to access
Directly through referral via phone
Victim First
Mansfield house,
Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Services, Leicestershire Partnership Trust, OSL House, East Link Meridian Business Park, Leics., LE19 1XU
LE1 3GG
Healthy Together Programme Public Health Nursing
W: https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/Library/AboutYourSchoolNursingService.pdf or https://www.healthforkids.co.uk
or https://www.healthforteens.co.uk
T: 0116 225 6000 or chat health text service 07520 615387
E: sarah.fenwick@leicspart.nhs.uk
About Us
Public health service for those aged 5-19, central point of contact for children and young people and their families, nurse led public health provision, promotion and support with physical, emotional and social needs.
How to access
GP/ Healthcare professional/ School/Teacher or self
Victim First
Mansfield house,
School Nursing Service Families, Young People and Children’s Services, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Bridge Park Plaza, Bridge Park Road, Thurmaston, Leics., LE4 8PQ
Kooth
T: n/a
E: n/a
About Us
Free, safe, anonymous online support with online counsellors. Can track own progress with online journal
How to access
Referral Online
Counsellors online Mon – Fri 12pm – 10pm / Saturday Sunday 6pm – 10pm
Loughborough Youth Affairs
W: n/a
T: 01509 236043
About Us
Advice for young people with a range of issues including benefits, housing problems, family problems, mental health issues. Youth projects and disability projects. Young carers project. Support for young people that self harm. Refugee/asylum seekers.
How to access
self via email or phone
Mountfields Lodge Youth Centre, Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leics., LE11 3GE
Papyrus
T: 0800 068 4141 | Text 07786 209697
About Us
Charity for the prevention of young suicide, offering confidential support and awareness training.
How to access
Self referral
Helpline
Mon – Fri: 10am – 10pm,
Sat & Sun 2pm – 10pm,
Bank holidays: 2pm – 5pm
PAPRUS, Lineva House,
28-32 Milner Street, Warrington,
Cheshire, WA5 1AD
Soft Touch Arts
About Us
Projects of arts, media and music activities supporting disadvantaged young people to develop creative, social and employability skills. Helps them to build confidence and resilience to change negative or risky behaviours, and lead healthier and fulfilling lives.
How to access
50 New Walk
Leicester
LE1 6TF
Self refer via phone or online
The Mix
E: n/a
About Us
Information and support to deal with any issues for people under the age of 25. Free and conidential multi-channel service – articles, videos, phone, email, peer to peer and counselling services
How to access
self referral
1-2-1 chat online
Helpline 11am-11pm every day
100 Victoria Embankment, London, EC4Y 0DH
The Salvation Army Leicester South
W: http://www.leicestersouthsa.org.uk/
T: 0116 2774114
E: office@leicestersouthsa.org.uk
About Us
Various activity groups throughout the week – Youth club (7-12 years old) term time; Fridays at 6pm
How to access
New members always welcome.
Most cost around £1 per session, but enquire for specific details of each group.
Volunteering: Yes
The Yes Project
E: n/a
About Us
Support young people (Age 15-24) in Leicester and Leicestershire to overcome challenges and barriers that have prevented them from finding a job or seeking further education.
The project offers a range of courses and support services, tailored to individuals’ needs. A mentor will be assigned to help them build confidence, achieve qualification and skills, and prepare for work.
How to access
Self refer online
Young Minds
E: n/a
About Us
UK leading charity championing the wellbeing and mental health of young people. Website offering adivce and information for young people with mental health issues. Free helpline to discuss issues. Various projects.
How to access
Self referral
Baden Place, London, SE1 1YW
Helpline Mon-Fri 9:30am-4pm
Youth Access
W: http://www.youthaccess.org.uk/
E: n/a
About Us
Advice and counselling network website with information about local services which may be of use
How to access
Youth Access, 1-2 Taylors Yard, 67 Alderbrook Road, London, SW12 8AD
C Card Scheme
W: https://www.leicestersexualhealth.nhs.uk/
T: 0300 124 0102 or 0800 318 908
E: n/a
About Us
Community based sexual health services to ensure easy access to free condoms, pregnancy testing, relationship advice and signposting for under 25 year olds.
How to access
St Peters Health Centre, Sparkenhoe Street, Leicester, LE2 0TA
Various registration sites across area, no referral needed.
Lines are open Monday to Friday: 9am – 7:30pm Saturday: 10am – 1:30pm
Childline/NSPCC
W: https://www.childline.org.uk/
T: 0800 1111
E: n/a
About Us
Offering a free, private and confidential service information and advice to children and young people. Online chat and phoneline to offer support. Can support child to fill in referral forms over the phone
How to access
Self referral
24hours 7 day
NSPCC Weston House, 42 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3NH
Volunteering: Yes
Family Lifestyle Club
E: support@victimfirst.pnn.gov.uk
About Us
Weight management service for overweight children and their families. Offers dietetic led healthy weight pathway for children aged 4-16
How to access
Directly through referral via phone
Victim First
Mansfield house,
Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Services, Leicestershire Partnership Trust, OSL House, East Link Meridian Business Park, Leics., LE19 1XU
LE1 3GG
The Flying Fish
W: www.leicestershirecares.co.uk/flying-fish
E: peter@leicestershirecares.co.uk
About Us
Supports young people in care or leaving care on to the next steps in life by opening their eyes to the possibilities in the world of work. This includes company tours, talks and mentored work placements. All programmes are tailored to meet individual needs.
How to access
Agency/professional to refer via online form
Healthy Together Programme Public Health Nursing
W: https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/Library/AboutYourSchoolNursingService.pdf or https://www.healthforkids.co.uk
or https://www.healthforteens.co.uk
T: 0116 225 6000 or chat health text service 07520 615387
E: sarah.fenwick@leicspart.nhs.uk
About Us
Public health service for those aged 5-19, central point of contact for children and young people and their families, nurse led public health provision, promotion and support with physical, emotional and social needs.
How to access
GP/ Healthcare professional/ School/Teacher or self
Victim First
Mansfield house,
School Nursing Service Families, Young People and Children’s Services, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Bridge Park Plaza, Bridge Park Road, Thurmaston, Leics., LE4 8PQ
Kooth
T: n/a
E: n/a
About Us
Free, safe, anonymous online support with online counsellors. Can track own progress with online journal
How to access
Referral Online
Counsellors online Mon – Fri 12pm – 10pm / Saturday Sunday 6pm – 10pm
Loughborough Youth Affairs
W: n/a
T: 01509 236043
About Us
Advice for young people with a range of issues including benefits, housing problems, family problems, mental health issues. Youth projects and disability projects. Young carers project. Support for young people that self harm. Refugee/asylum seekers.
How to access
self via email or phone
Mountfields Lodge Youth Centre, Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leics., LE11 3GE
Papyrus
T: 0800 068 4141 | Text 07786 209697
About Us
Charity for the prevention of young suicide, offering confidential support and awareness training.
How to access
Self referral
Helpline
Mon – Fri: 10am – 10pm,
Sat & Sun 2pm – 10pm,
Bank holidays: 2pm – 5pm
PAPRUS, Lineva House,
28-32 Milner Street, Warrington,
Cheshire, WA5 1AD
Soft Touch Arts
About Us
Projects of arts, media and music activities supporting disadvantaged young people to develop creative, social and employability skills. Helps them to build confidence and resilience to change negative or risky behaviours, and lead healthier and fulfilling lives.
How to access
50 New Walk
Leicester
LE1 6TF
Self refer via phone or online
The Mix
E: n/a
About Us
Information and support to deal with any issues for people under the age of 25. Free and conidential multi-channel service – articles, videos, phone, email, peer to peer and counselling services
How to access
self referral
1-2-1 chat online
Helpline 11am-11pm every day
100 Victoria Embankment, London, EC4Y 0DH
The Yes Project
E: n/a
About Us
Support young people (Age 15-24) in Leicester and Leicestershire to overcome challenges and barriers that have prevented them from finding a job or seeking further education.
The project offers a range of courses and support services, tailored to individuals’ needs. A mentor will be assigned to help them build confidence, achieve qualification and skills, and prepare for work.
How to access
self referral online
Young Minds
E: n/a
About Us
UK leading charity championing the wellbeing and mental health of young people. Website offering adivce and information for young people with mental health issues. Free helpline to discuss issues. Various projects.
How to access
Self referral
Baden Place, London, SE1 1YW
Helpline Mon-Fri 9:30am-4pm
Youth Access
W: http://www.youthaccess.org.uk/
E: n/a
About Us
Advice and counselling network website with information about local services which may be of use
How to access
Youth Access, 1-2 Taylors Yard, 67 Alderbrook Road, London, SW12 8AD
Mission Statement
To help those in need and crisis across Leicester and to help access services.
Contact Us
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Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1FB
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