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Helpful Links

Health

Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders

www.anred.com


NHS Direct

0845 46 47
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk


The Eating Disorders Association

Youth Helpline

0845 634 7650
www.b-eat.co.uk/


Youthline (help with various issues including eating disorders)

0800 096 1425

Bereavements

St. Helena Hospice Bereavement Services

01206 890360
www.sthelenahospice.org.uk


Youth Cruse

0808 808 1677
www.hopeagain.org.uk


Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

www.uksobs.org

Relationships

It’s not your fault – site for young people going through a family break-up.

www.itsnotyourfault.org


Personal relationships

www.avert.org (information for young gays and lesbians)


Young carers Line

0808 808 7777
www.youngcarers.net


Outhouse East (Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Transsexual support)

0345 123 2388
www.outhouseeast.org.uk


Action for Family Carers

01621 851 640
www.affc.org.uk


The following helplines/websites cover a variety of issues.

Connexions Direct

080 800 13 2 19
www.connexions-direct.com

Financial

http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/
www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk
www.adviceguide.org.uk

Mental Health

Samaritans

0845 790 9090
www.samaritans.org.uk


Mind – the mental health charity

08457 660 163
www.mind.org.uk


Mid and North Essex Mind – local mental health

01206 579080
www.mnessexmind.org


Rethink – practical mental health

0845 456 0455
www.rethink.org


Big White Wall – A safe community to offering 24/7 online support, counselling and resources for teenagers

www.bigwhitewall.com


Kooth – anonymous online support and counselling or advice for a friend

www.kooth.com


XenZone – mental health support for children, young people and adults/parents

www.XenZone.com


APP: Headspace and Calm App – for relaxation and help with anxiety


National Self Harm Network

www.nshn.co.uk
(the national helpline for under 18s for free confidential advice and information)

www.harmless.org.uk


National Drugs Helpline

0800 776600
www.talktofrank.com


Papyrus, Prevention of Young Suicide

www.papyrus-uk.org
0845 790 9090

Mental Illness vs. Autism and Other Developmental Disorders

Mental illness and autism are often confused, even by medical professionals.  Many people are misdiagnosed with a mental illness before getting a proper diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. To confuse matters more, people with ASD have higher rates of mental illness than the general population. Learn the difference with a new guide, which can be found here www.arrowpassage.com


A Parent’s Guide on Teenage Depression

www.priorygroup.com/youngpeople
0800 084 6674

Other Useful Links

Tendring Youth Network

Internet Safety for Teens – Information and Guide

Eating Disorders Helplines – Treatment Guide

Young Parents – Free Baby and Children’s Clothes and Equipment

Precious Bundles

Donate to Y.E.S. via our Just Giving Page

Trying to Survive the Teenage years?

Do you need help with...

Self-harm?

Depression?

Anxiety?

Teenage Relationship Abuse?

Bullying?

Have you been feeling Suicidal or that life's not worth living?

Contact Us

Colchester
Address: 9 Trinity Street, Colchester CO1 1JN
Tel: 01206 710771

Tendring
Address: Hurlingham Chambers
61 Station Road, Clacton-On-Sea CO15 1SD
Tel: 01255 434601

Referrals

If you need help or information about services (or are concerned about someone you know) please click on the relevent link below to download a referral form.

Once completed please return signed form via email to [email protected]

Referral form (11-19 Years) PDF


Referral Form (11-19 Years) Word Version


Youth Enquiry Service (y.e.s.)
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Colchester & Tendring y.e.s. is based at 9 Trinity Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1JN
Colchester office: 01206 710771
Tendring office: 01255 434601

Registered Company Number: 3251475

Registered Charity Number: 1058420 Registered in England & Wales

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