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INTRODUCTION
The following advice contains information for the young in and around Stockport, but plenty of this information can be used by young persons throughout the UK. If you have any ideas on how we can improve this information, send us a email and we will add it.
As a young person there are all sorts of changes happening in your life which mean much more freedom and possible new things to try.
However there may be many new decisions to make that can affect your health, well - being and future.
You do not have to make all these decisions on your own; there are people who can support you and help you make up your mind about what to do.
Please use any of the following numbers for information you my need.
ABUSE -
Someone maybe hurting you. Maybe you cannot talk about your problems with people around you. If so, you need to talk to someone you can trust. You can get help and advice from any of these people.
CHILDLINE - 0800 1111 - www.childline.org.uk
STOCKPORT SOCIAL SERVICES - 0161 474 4709 - - 0161 718 2118 (evenings + w/ends)
KIDSCAPE - www.kidscape.org.uk
ALCOHOL -
Alcohol can make people feel more relaxed and confident, but people who regularly drink a lot of alcohol can become addicted and find it difficult to stop. Alcohol can make people feel sick, become clumsy and do things they may wish they hadn't done.
Mixing alcohol with other drugs is very dangerous.
You may be worried about alcohol or about someone else's drinking
For information, help and support around drugs, alcohol and tobacco;
MAKING IT BACK (Schools Drug Service)
0161 484 5714 - - 07866 898 248
YOUNG PEOPLE'S DRUG PROJECT
Suites 2&3 Grosvenor House, 55 High Street, Stockport - - 0161 480 5939
ADVOCACY SERVICES
You may think you have been treated unfairly by someone in authority. These people can speak for you and back you up.
CENTRAL YOUTH (STOCKPORT)
16 Grand Central Square, Stockport, SK1 3TA - 0161 480 9600 - centralyouth@bigwig.net
STOCKPORT CHILDRENS RIGHTS SERVICE - (for children in care of the local authority)
UNIT F, Xylon House, Thomson Street, Stockport, SK3 9DR - 0161 429 6630
BULLYING
Nearly everyone is bullied at some point in their lives - by brothers and sisters, by neighbours, by adults or by other pupils. If you are being bullied, you may feel scared and quite alone and need someone to talk to. Remember NO-ONE deserves to be a victim of bullying.
CEBTRAL YOUTH ( STOCKPORT)
16 Grand Central Square, Stockport, SK1 3TA
0161 480 9600 - centralyouth@bigwig.net
KIDSCAPE
08541 205 204
CHILDLINE
0800 1111 ------- www.childline.org.uk
DISABILITY
If you have a disability - anything that makes you feel that you aren't the same as other people around you, you might want some help from people or a chance to meet new friends and visit new places.
INDEPENDENT OPTIONS - (for people with learning disabilities, aged 4 years upwards)
The Pines, 67 Chester Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5PE ---- 0161 456 6502
FAMILY SUPPORT DISABILITY TEAM ( Social Services)
1 Baker Street, Heaton Norris, Stockport ------- 0161 475 6700 ( ages 0 - 18 years)
TEENS AND TWENTIES CLUB
The Millbrook Centre, Millbrook Street, Stockport ------ 01625 537206
EATING DISORDERS
Does eating bother you ?
Do you want help or information about eating problems ?
NORTH WEST CENTRE FOR EATING DISORDERS
Oakwood House, 2 Stockport Road, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 2AA ---- 0161 428 5133
NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION (information, advice and support for anyone with questions about eating disorders)
0845 634 7650 ( youth line, open 4pm - 6.30pm)
ANOREXIA BULIMIA CARE (ABC) (offers help, information and advice)
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