Young People

Services, Organisations and Resource Information

Current as of October 2019

The Money Advice Unit – Hertfordshire – https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/adult-social-services/money-and-benefits-advice/money-advice-factsheets/money-advice-factsheets.aspx?searchInput=&page=1&resultsPerPage=10&view=card

Three Rivers Health Hub – https://www.threerivers.gov.uk/egcl-page/healthy-hub

Herts Help- https://www.hertshelp.net/hertshelp.aspx

Supported Learning & Training

Organisation/ Service	Area	Local Contact	Eligibility	Website Links
YC Hertfordshire (previously Youth Connexions)	Countywide	Youth Point 206-210, Lower High Street Watford WD17 2EL 01923 482828	Young People aged 13-19 up to 25 years for people with Learning Difficulties or Disabilities	https://www.ychertfordshire.org
YC Hertfordshire (previously Youth Connexions)	Countywide	Borehamwood One Stop Shop 96, Shenley Road. Borehamwood WD6 1EB 01442 454828 Rickmansworth Youth Centre, Northway, Rickmansworth WD3 1EH		https://www.ychertfordshire.org
Community Learning Disability Team	Countywide	0300 123 4042 offering support and advice on health, benefits, rights, housing, finances, family issues, education, legal and social issues. They also assess the needs of family carers and help them to support the person		www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
ASCEND Training & Education, Life Skills, Well-being, Projects & Support	South Oxhey Watford Three Rivers	All Saints Church Centre Gosforth Lane, South Oxhey WD19 7AX 0208 420 13644	Young People, Adults & Families	www.ascend.org.uk admin@ascend.org.uk
Springboard Education Watford ASD/ADHD		Springboard Watford: Unit 8 Wilmington House, Wilmington Close, Watford, WD18 0FQ. Phone:01923 630408	Information & support for Young People aged 16-24 with Social Communication Difficulties	https://www.nhc.ac.uk/school-leavers/springboard/ Katherine Sammons Mark Kucper
harc Hertfordshire branch of the National Autistic Society	Countywide text/call	P.O Box 450. Hatfield Hertfordshire. AL10 1EU 07836 667394	Young People, Children Parents, Carers and Professionals	www.harc-online.org.uk support@harc-online.org.uk helpline@harc-online.org.uk
National Autistic Society Helpline 0800 800 4104 open 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday
ADD-vance ADHD & Autism Trust	Countywide	5c, 35 High Street. Sandridge. St Albans. Hertfordshire AL4 9DD 01727 833963	Support for Children & Families Training for Professionals	www.add-vance.org herts@add-vance.org
Living With ADHD	National	three gateways to support for Parents/Carers, Teachers & Teenagers with ADHD		www.livingwithadhd.co.uk
Step-up Learning & Well-being Centre	South Oxhey	39, Oxhey Drive, South Oxhey WD19 7SD 08444 772212 (option 4)		www.hertsmindnetwork.org info@hertsmindnetwork.org
Guideposts Trust	Watford Three Rivers Bushey	Henry Smith House 3-5 Estcourt Road. Watford WD17 2PT 01923 223554		http://guideposts.org.uk support to people with additional needs; physical and learning disabilities, mental health issues, Dementia, sensory/mobility impairments and their carers.

Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing Support

Wellbeing is about both feeling good and functioning well in your day to day life. The things that we do and the way that we think affects our wellbeing. There are five ways that we can boost our wellbeing:

Connect… with people around you, with family,friends, colleagues and neighbours, at home, work, school, college and in your local community
Be Active … go for a walk or a run. Step outside, cycle, play a game, dance, garden. Exercising makes you feel good
Take Notice…be curious, catch sight of the beautiful, remark on the unusual, be aware of the world around you, what you are feeling – savour the moment
Keep Learning … Try something new, discover a new interest, sign up for a course, learn to cook, paint, draw or play an instrument, challenge yourself
Give …. Do something nice for a friend or a stranger, thank someone, smile, volunteer your time, get involved in your community

Why Is Wellbeing Important?

Improving wellbeing is proven to help with our physical health, our performance at school, college and work, improving our quality of life

Organisation/Service	Area	Local Contact	Eligibility	Website Links
Hope Support	Supporting Young People through a family health crisis.			www.hopesupport.org.uk
Herts Mind Network Counselling Volunteer Opportunities Personal Development, Education & Training, Vocational Advice Volunteer Training Specialist BME Services	Watford Three Rivers Bushey	Step-up Learning & Wellbeing Centre 39 Oxhey Drive. South Oxhey WD19 7SD 08444 772212 (option 4) 501 St Albans Road. Watford WD24 7RZ 08444 772212		www.hertsmindnetwork.org info@hertsmindnetwork.org
Royal College of Psychiatrists	Countrywide		Useful resources for Young People, Parents and Professionals	www.rcpsych.ac.uk
SMART Phone Apps SAM Self Help Anxiety Management				www.sam-app.org.uk
CAMHS HPFT Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service	Watford	Peace Children’s Centre Peace Prospect Watford WD17 3EW 01923 470610	Children & Young People aged 3 to 18 years	www.hpft.nhs.uk
Referral from GP School Nurse or designated School/College Staff Member by letter to Single Point of Access
Signpost Counselling free confidential counselling service for young people in a discrete location	Watford	Watford Advice Centre St Marys Churchyard Watford. WD17 2BE 01923 239495	10-25 year olds 10-13 parent referral with childs consent 14+ self referral via website	www.signpostcounselling.co.uk
Social Group Option	Bhamwood	One Stop Shop
Step 2 Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing Support	Countywide	3 North Road. Stevenage. SG1 4AT 01438 730570	0-19 years	e-mail: step2@hchs.nhs.uk
Young Minds Advice on self-help and mental health/emotional well-being services	National	Helpline 0808 802 5544		www.youngminds.org.uk
Mindful online support for mental health and emotional wellbeing	National	0208 768 2166		www.mindful.org
Kooth	National		online counseling and emotional wellbeing support for 11-25 year olds	www.xenzone.com/kooth.html
Do Something Different	Healthy Herts		online physical and mental wellbeing information and support	http://dsd.me/dohealthyherts/

Contraception and Pregnancy Advice

Organisation/Service	Area	Local Contact	Eligibility	Website Links
Family Planning Association Contraception and Pregnancy Advice	National	0845 122 8690
Marie Stopes Pregnancy advice Termination/Abortion advice and support Contraception Advice Sexually Transmitted Disease advice and support 1-1 Counselling	National	Nearest Clinic 87 Mattock Lane. Ealing. W5 5BJ Helpline: 0333 331 7833 (24hrs) Aftercare: 0345 122 1441 (24hrs) Open : Monday -Saturday 7.45am to 6pm

Staying Safe

Organisation/Service	Area	Local Contact	Eligibility	Website Links
Childline	National	0800 11 11
Watford Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Centre A helpline for rape and sexual abuse	Watford and surrounding areas	PO Box 2356 Watford WD18 1QD 0845 301 1165 01923 249511