Health and Relationship Contacts
Make sure you know who to talk to.........
Drugs
KCA Young People’s (Substance Misuse) Services
Sunlight Centre, Richmond Road, Gillingham, Kent ME7 1LX
Young people in Medway can access information, advice and guidance about drugs and alcohol issues.
01634 338640
01227 456744 (central helpline for young people).
www.kca.org.uk
Medway Stop Smoking Service
Join a young person’s Stop Smoking Group.
01795 433785 (This line is an answer machine – please leave your details and an advisor will call you back.)
Freephone 0800 2346805
FRANK
For free confidential drugs information and advice 24-hours a day, talk to FRANK.
0800 776600 (Calls to this number will not show on your phone bill.)
frank@talktofrank.com
www.talktofrank.com
Sexual Health
CLINICS
Free and confidential services for young people providing advice and information. Visit and find out more about emergency contraception, family planning, condoms, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), pregnancy testing, sexual health and relationships.
Sexual Health Clinic
Level 3, Green Zone, Medway Maritime, Hospital, Windmill Road, Gillingham ME7 5NY.
Anyone with symptoms will be seen that day. If you have worries or concerns about STIs you can drop-in Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm
01634 825009
Elm House Clinic
15 New Road Avenue, Chatham, ME4 6BA.
01634 400123
Young person’s drop-in clinic (under 20s). Family planning - Monday, 3.30 to 4pm and Friday, 2 to 4.30pm.
Sexual Health drop-in clinic (under 25s) STI testing - Wednesday, 2 to 3pm, (18 to 25yrs) 3.30 to 4pm (under 18s) Thursday, 2 to 3pm (18-25yrs) 3.30 to 4pm (under 18s).
Balmoral Gardens Clinic
Balmoral Gardens, Gillingham, ME7 4PN
01634 281381
EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION
Emergency contraception pills (the morning after pill) can be taken up to 72 hours after having unprotected sex. But it is more effective if taken in the first 24 hours. Emergency contraception is available from your doctors, sexual health clinics and FREE for young people at the following pharmacies:
Boots the Chemist
Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, Gillingham, ME7 3PB.
01634 388175
Paydens Chemist
139 New Road, Chatham ME4 4PT.
01634 404142.
Ryders Chemist
130 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1JT
01634 842838
For other pharmacies in your area visit www.medway.gov.uk/yphealth
GENERAL
R U Thinking?
Information on sex, relationships and contraception for young people. Call 0800 28 29 30 from 7am to 12midnight www.ruthinking.co.uk
School nursing
Julie Critcher, Senior Nurse 01634 374047
Nancy Sayer, Team Leader 01634 400123
Step4ward - Young Parents Group
Lifelong Learning Centre, Woodlands Road, Gillingham, ME7 2DT.
Under 20 and confused about benefits, housing, education, pregnancy and parenting? Visit Step4ward for informal, friendly advice and learning.Thursday 1 to 3pm
National Childbirth Trust
c/o 14 Church Green, Rochester, ME2 4HE
nctmedway@breathe.com
0870 4607944
Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
020 783 77324
Terrence Higgins Trust
0845 1221 200
Well Being
Eating Disorders Association
Monday to Friday 1-4.30pm and Saturday 1-4.30pm
Call 0845 6347 650
www.b-eat.co.uk
Bullying
If you are being bullied you can talk to a teacher, parent/carer, school nurse, Connexions worker or someone else you trust.
www.bullying.co.uk
help@bullying.co.uk
Don't Hide It
A website with information and support for young people who are being abused.
ChildLine
Free 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK. Call the helpline about any problem, at any time - day or night. ChildLine's counsellors are there to help you find ways to sort things out.
Call 0800 1111 (calls to this number will not show on your phone bill)
www.childline.org.uk
Relateen
The White House, Chatham, ME4 4SL.
Free service for 11-25-year-olds upset by their parents' relationship problems. Talk in confidence with a trained counsellor, who can listen to your problems and the pressures you face
01634 846914
Rape Crisis
East Kent Rape Line (Canterbury)
You may have experienced rape, abuse or assault - either very recently, several months ago, or many years ago. If it is causing you distress or unhappiness then you can turn to us for support.
Helpline 01227 450400 open Mondays to Thursdays 6pm-9pm
Sunlight Development Trust
The Sunlight Centre, Richmond Road, Gillingham
Community café, computer access, wide range of information and support via community networkers, doctor’s surgery, opportunities to participate in development of the centre etc.
01634 338600 or drop in
Samaritans
Priory Road, Strood, ME2 2EG.
Confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
01634 730981(Strood Samaritans)
jo@samaritans.org.uk
08457 90 90 90 National helpline
www.samaritans.org.uk