Links

Childline

Childline can be a great help if your worried about something and need some help. They can help with loads of issues like abuse, bullying, exams, drugs and self harm.

Connexions Direct

Connexions Direct offers you information on a wide range of topics as well as confidential advice and practical help. Connexions Direct Advisers are there to listen and won't judge you and are available to talk to from 8am to 2am, 7 days a week. All calls to Connexions Direct are free from a landline and an adviser will ring you back if your on your mobile or if would rather speak on your mobile

Connexions Somerset

Connexions Somerset is an advice and guidance service for 13-19 year olds. It's a place where young people can go to get information, advice, guidance and support. Connexions links all organisations that work with young people including schools, colleges, training providers, youth groups, social services, youth offending teams etc. This means young people can get information and support on things that matter to them

Educational Action Challenging Homophobia

EACH provides award-winning support to individuals affected by homophobia
and training to organisations committed to realising an equal and
safe environment for all regardless of sex, faith, sexuality, age, ethnicity or ability.

Fyne Times Magazine & Website

Fyne Times produce a monthly magazine for the gay and lesbian community which is topical, well produced and completely non-explicit. You can pick one up from Connexions offices www.fyne.co.uk has been developed along the same principles as their magazine, maintaining an upbeat, and energetic image, with no explicit content.

Police Support

LGBT Liaison Officers (sometimes known as LAGLOs) are a mix of police officers and police staff members who have special understanding and training on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues.
 Their role includes enhancing the relationship between the police and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in an effort to boost people's trust and confidence.

In Somerset our officer is PC Daniel Bishop

S.C.C Youth Work

The SCC Integrated Youth Servces Team is part of the County Council's Children and Young People's Services Directorate. Their aim is to work with young people aged 13-19 years to help them maximise their potential in a number of ways.

Stonewall Youth Website

Stonewall Education for All campaign – Stonewall’s campaign against homophobic bullying. If you are under 21 please visit our Youth site it is full of helpful info and resources.

Stonewall’s Information Service

 Stonewall’s Information Service provides information on a range of topics from local LGBT groups, homophobic bullying, hate crime, discrimination and Stonewall resources.

Terrence Higgins Trust

Terrence Higgins Trust is the leading and largest HIV and sexual health charity in the UK. They have a large informative site which includes 'Sex & Sexuality.' Growing up and entering the world of sex and relationships can seem confusing and worrying at first - THT are there to answer your questions and give you some support.

The C Card

The Somerset C-Card is a totally free service offering free condoms and sexual health information and is available to all young people in Somerset. Sometimes there's a lot of pressure to have sex especially if all your mates are talking about it. It's important to remember that the average age when people have sex is 16, but you're not unusual if you wait until you're older – many people do!

The Counselling Directory

This website is a support network of UK counsellors and psychotherapists, with information on their training and experience, areas of counselling covered, fees and contact details.

Young People's Sexual Health Website

A website designed specifically for all young people in Somerset, including LGBT. It includes details of all the Sexual health clinics and C-Card issue points as well as other useful information

Your Rights (A student tool kit, by Schools Out)

The Schools OUT Student Tool Kit is for young people in any British secondary educational setting who are – or are perceived to be - lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual. It is also useful for your friends and family members. Most of the Student Tool Kit is relevant for all schools. Some areas are equally applicable to primary schools.