The Sprout

ABCD

Target Group: N/A

AIMS OF ABCD

To work with communities and agencies to improve access to services for Black and Minority Ethnic children and young people with disabilities and or chronic illnesses.

OBJECTIVES OF ABCD

Initiate, develop, maintain and facilitate Parent Support Groups.
Empower families to have direct influence on local policies and services.
Help voluntary agencies to be more responsive to black and minority ethnic communities and to encourage existing agencies to act as advocates for this client group.
Raise the level of awareness and knowledge of service providers in the statutory sector.
Raise the level of awareness of managers and policy makers in health and social services which achieve quality standards comparable with that offered to the majority client group as demonstrated by audit.

Tel:

02920250055

Email:

Website:

www.abcdcymru.org.uk/

Association of Young People with ME

Target Group: N/A

AYME(pronounced ‘aim’) is the largest charity for children and young people with ME/CFS, with over ten years of knowledge and experience about how this illness affects children and young people.

We know how important it is to have good, understanding friends, which is why AYME offers lots of friendship-supporting services like an online community, pen pals, e-mates, buddies and local get-togethers, all run by other young people with ME/CFS. They are all under 26 and have probably been through similar situations as you. Members get a bi-monthly magazine packed with young people’s news and views. You can choose to get involved or just enjoy reading and listening to what others are getting up to.

Tel:

08451232389

Email:

Website:

www.ayme.org.uk

AWETU

Target Group: N/A

AWETIU provides a support service to people with severe and enduring mental health illness from BME communities in Wales; enabling people to gain confidence, increase self esteem and link into the community.
Awetu seeks to act as an information resource to professionals working with BME individuals and communities, offering education and information on best practice models, community groups and activities and generalised cultural norms

Tel:

02920488002

Email:

Website:

www.awetu.org.uk/

beat

Target Group: N/A

beat is a national charity (Registered Charity No. 801343) based in the UK providing information, help and support for people affected by eating disorders and, in particular, anorexia and bulimia nervosa.

Tel:

08456347650

Email:

Website:

www.b-eat.co.uk

Bobath Children's Therapy Centre Wales

Target Group: N/A

We provide specialist Bobath therapy to children and young people who have cerebral palsy throughout Wales. The therapy consists of a combination of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy. Children are referred to our centre by their consultant paediatricians.

Tel:

02920522600

Email:

Website:

www.bobathwales.org

Brook

Target Group: N/A

Brook Advisory Centres - commonly known just as Brook - is the only national voluntary sector provider of free and confidential sexual health advice and services specifically for young people under 25. Brook is a registered charity, and has 40 years' experience of providing professional advice through specially trained doctors, nurses, counsellors, and outreach and information workers to over 200,000 young people each year.

Brook is the trading name of Brook Advisory Centres. Limited Company Registered in England and Wales Number 813847. Registered Charity Number 239966.

Tel:

08000185023

Email:

Website:

www.brook.org.uk/

Courses

• First Aid training

Bullies Out

Target Group: N/A

All of our work is aimed at educating on and raising awareness of bullying.

Bilingual information booklets for both young people and their parents/carers
Interactive presentations that educate on and raise awareness of bullying (used for assemblies, PSE lessons etc)
A peer mentor training programme for secondary age students (a full day’s training involving listening skills, role play and mentoring training)
A creative workshop for primary age children ( a one hour workshop which involves a discussion on bullying and painting a Hand of Courage)
An information display stand which we take to events, fun days etc
An online support facility open between 5pm-8pm daily. By registering as a member, those concerned about bullying can speak online with one of our trained listeners.

Tel:

02920568947

Email:

Website:

www.bulliesout.com

C-Card Scheme

Target Group: N/A

The C-Card scheme provides free, quick, easy and confidential access to condoms as well as advice and help on sexual health and relationships for young people aged 13-25. The C-Card scheme gives young people the chance to explore sexual issues, raise questions in a confidential environment and gain information about sexual health services. Information leaflets are also available. In order to obtain a C-Card a young person must first attend an initial consultation with a trained youth or community worker. Once the consultation has been completed a C-Card, supply of condoms and sexual health information will be issued. Condoms will be issued in an appropriate environment, ensuring privacy and client confidentiality.

Tel:

02920556029

Email:

Cardiff Addictions Unit (CAU)

Target Group: N/A

The Community Addiction Unit provides the following services to Cardiff and the Eastern Vale of Glamorgan:
Maintenance prescribing programmes
Community alcohol/drug Detoxifications
In-patient drug/alcohol Detoxifications
Therapeutic Day Programme
Psychiatric Assessment
Psychological Treatments for Alcohol Clients
Health Screens – Hepatitis B, C, HIV
Urine Screening
Blood Investigations
Harm Reduction Service
Needle Exchange
Sexual Health Advice and Support
Individual / Family counselling
Supportive Counselling
Psychological treatments
Counselling for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Needle fixation
Antabuse and Campral Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy
Dietary Advice
Cognitive Assessment
Preparation, detoxification and rehabilitation for those residing at the Salvation Army hostel
Rapid access prescribing service for those currently in criminal justice systems

Tel:

02920461742

Website:

www.cvmhdp.org.uk/content/public/online_directory/default.asp?id=124

Cardiff Alcohol and Drug Team

Target Group: N/A

We provide counselling and community support services for individuals, family members and friends affected by problem drug and alcohol use. The service comprises a counselling and a social work team. We offer a wide range of therapeutic and social care interventions. We also provide specialist training for specialist and generic workers in the field of substance misuse interventions.

Tel:

02920468555

Cardiff and The Vale Crossroads Young Carers Project "Give Us A Break"

Target Group: N/A

"Give Us A Break" offers respite breaks to Young Carers aged 7-17 in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The young people are taken out in small groups to their chosen activities, eg. Bowling, Cinema etc. This enables them to have a break from the stresses caused by their caring responsibilities. The Project gives the Young Carers a chance to meet with others in a similar situation and to discuss their issues and feelings. They have an opportunity to participate in relevant networks to promote awareness of Young Carers' problems, and also to lobby statutory authorities to provide much needed services for these deserving young people. We aim to give Young Carers a break at least once a fortnight.

Tel:

02920577300

Email:

Cardiff Institute for the Blind

Target Group: N/A

We provide a resource centre, computer training, advice and information, hospital support, home visiting, befriending clubs, toys, games and video libraries, access audits and rehabilitation services, volunteer transport, a volunteer network and a quarterly newsletter.

Tel:

0292048 5414

Email:

Website:

www.cibi.co.uk

Cardiff Leaving Care and Related Service

Target Group: N/A

We provide services to young people under the guidance of the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000. We provide services to young people aged 16-21 or sometimes up to 24 years. We provide social work support regarding planning for leaving care, accomodation, financial support, benefit claims, accessing education, training and employment and accessing health services.

Tel:

02920239827

Email:

Website:

http:\\www.cardiff.gov.uk

Cardiff Local Health Board

Target Group: N/A

Our Responsibilities

Corporate and Clinical Governance
Primary Health Care
Community and Secondary Care Services
Improving the Health of Communities
Partnerships
Public Engagement
Performance
Statutory Requirements

Website:

www.cardifflhb.wales.nhs.uk

Cardiff Mind

Target Group: N/A

Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress by:
advancing the views, needs and ambitions of people with mental health problems
challenging discrimination and promoting inclusion
influencing policy through campaigning and education
inspiring the development of quality services which reflect expressed need and diversity
achieving equal rights through campaigning and education.

Tel:

02920402040

Email:

Website:

www.mind.org.uk/

City Centre Team

Target Group: N/A

The City Centre Team offers a wide range of advice and services to vulnerable people in Cardiff City Centre

Tel:

02920871223

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk

Communities First Black & Minority Ethnic Communities Programme

Target Group: N/A

Communities First seeks to promote equality and diversity. It is about YOU having a voice and contributing to REAL change in YOUR area and on issues that affect YOU. A Partnership Group has been formed of community members and representatives from key voluntary and statutory organisations working in Cardiff. The aim of the Group is to represent the views of Cardiff's diverse minority ethnic communities. The involvement of young people in the Communities First process is vital. We facilitate a range of activities for young people such as the annual VOICES event, the football forum, and the Young People's partnership group. If you would like to get involved or find out more, please get in touch.

Tel:

02920873262

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/communitiesfirst

Communities First Ely & Caerau

Target Group: N/A

We provide Communities First work in partnership with our feeder forum, “The Children's and Young People's Action Team". Any issues or project proposals are brought up and actioned accordingly. We also have links with the schools and youth centres in the area.

Tel:

02920873664

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/communitiesfirst

Community Addictions Unit

Target Group: N/A

Providing multi-disciplinary service including medical advice, in-patient and outpatient detox, advice and support, drop-in needle exchange.

Tel:

02920461742

Email:

Community Alcohol and Drug Team [C.A.D.T.]

Target Group: N/A

The Community Alcohol and Drug Team is managed by the City and County of Cardiff. They offer services to anyone who is experiencing difficulties as a result of alcohol or drug use. The following services are available:

Individual, marital and family counselling
Community Care Assessment and Care Management social work service.
Telephone counselling
Information on local agencies
Consultation for professionals and public
Training courses.
Family Support Development Worker
Strengthening Families Programme for Parents/Carers & their youth aged 10-14
The service is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday. 9.00 am to 4.30 pm Friday.

A social worker is also based in the Community Addictions Unit (C.A.U.) led by Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust.

Tel:

029 2046 8555

Community Dental Services

Target Group: N/A

The community dental service provides all types of dental treatment to children, patients with special needs and other vulnerable groups. Additionally we provide advice on oral health care and healthy eating.

Tel:

02920744651

Email:

Community Legal Advice

Target Group: N/A

Community Legal Advice is a free and confidential service paid for by legal aid.

We are here to help you with your legal problems.

Who are we?
Community Legal Advice is the new name for Community Legal Service Direct.

Community Legal Advice is funded by the Legal Services Commission and delivered in partnership with independent advice agencies and solicitors.

Tel:

08000856643

Website:

www.clsdirect.org.uk

CSV Volunteering Partners

Target Group: N/A

CSV recruit volunteers for its projects around the UK. The volunteering opportunities are full time, with all expenses paid and accommodation provided. Volunteering placements are between 4 and 12 months. CSV projects are recommended for those looking to gain experience for careers in youth work, the voluntary sector, psychiatry, social work, medical professions, community work and for entry into the police force.

Tel:

0800374991

Email:

Website:

www.csv.org.uk

Depression Alliance

Target Group: N/A

Depression Alliance is the leading UK charity for people affected by depression.
We work to relieve and to prevent this treatable condition by providing information and support services. We also campaign to raise awareness amongst the general public about the realities of depression.

Tel:

08451232320

Email:

Website:

www.depressionalliance.org/

Different Strokes

Target Group: N/A

Different Strokes is a registered charity providing a unique, free service to younger stroke survivors throughout the United Kingdom. Our services and the number of stroke survivors benefiting from them have grown dramatically since we were formed in 1996. We are run by stroke survivors for stroke survivors, for active self help and mutual support.

Tel:

08451307172

Email:

Website:

www.differentstrokes.co.uk/

Disability Rights Commission

Target Group: N/A

The Equality and Human Rights Commission champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.

Tel:

08456048810

Email:

Website:

www.equalityhumanrights.com

Every Child Matters

Target Group: N/A

Change for Children is a new approach to the well-being of children and young people from birth to age 19.
The Government's aim is for every child, whatever their background or their circumstances, to have the support they need to:
• Be healthy
• Stay safe
• Enjoy and achieve
• Make a positive contribution
• Achieve economic well-being

Tel:

08700 002288

Email:

Website:

www.everychildmatters.gov.uk

Family Planning Association Cymru

Target Group: N/A

Advice and practical help on sexual health, planning a pregnancy, contraception and abortion.

Tel:

02920644034

Website:

www.fpa.org.uk

Family Planning Department Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust

Target Group: N/A

We provide all contraceptive methods, condom distribution, emergency contraception, advice on all aspects of sexual health, advice on sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy testing and unplanned pregnancy counselling and referral.

Tel:

02920932735

Website:

www.cardiffandvale.wales.nhs.uk

Fitzhamon Alcohol Advice Centre (Part of Pen Yr Enfys)

Target Group: N/A

The service provides advice, support, one-to-one work and an alcohol-free day centre which can be accessed on a drop-in basis or by appointment. The service is aimed at those who are concerned about their alcohol consumption.

Tel:

02920388003

Email:

Website:

www.penyrenfys.co.uk

Four Winds Centre

Target Group: N/A

Drop-in and resource centre for users of mental health services. Offer a meeting place, support and information on mental health issues and information on local resources and activities.

Tel:

02920388144

Email:

G.U.M. Clinic

Target Group: N/A

Sexually Transmitted Disease clinic- no need for gp referal

Tel:

029 2033 5207

Headway Cardiff - Head Start

Target Group: N/A

Head Start is a community based social reintegration programme for young people who have an acquired brain injury and are aged between 17 and 30. The programme is for a fixed term of 12 months. We aim to increase the confidence, independence and social skills of the young people and provide guidance as the young person moves into employment, education, voluntary work or simply an increased level of independence.

Tel:

02920577707

Email:

Website:

www.headwaycardiff.org.uk

Health Promotion Library

Target Group: N/A

The Health Promotion Library is the National Library in Wales for information on Public Health and Health Promotion. It provides quality health promotion library and information services available to anyone in Wales.

Tel:

02920681239

Email:

Website:

www.cmo.wales.gov.uk

Inroads Street Drugs Project

Target Group: N/A

Inroads Street Drugs Project is a community based needs led agency.

It seeks to enable drug users, and those affected by drug use to make informed, positive life choices.

This is achieved through the creation and maintenance of therapeutic relationships, the development of realistic goals, and the adoption of safer practices.

Tel:

02920407407 or 01446

Website:

www.inroadswales.org/

Manic Depression Fellowship

Target Group: N/A

MDF The BiPolar Organisation works to enable people affected by bipolar disorder / manic depression to take control of their lives. We aim to fulfil this mission by:
• Supporting and developing self-help opportunities for people affected by manic depression;
• Expanding and developing the information services about manic depression;
• Influencing the improvement of treatments and services to promote recovery;
• Decreasing the discrimination against, and promoting the social inclusion and rights of people affected by manic depression;
• Being an effective and efficient organisation with sufficient resources to sustain and develop our activities, thereby ensuring members receive a unique, high quality service.

Tel:

08456340540

Website:

www.mdf.org.uk/

Maze Advocacy

Target Group: N/A

We are the Maze Advocacy Project and we provide an advocacy service to young people age 6-19 in Somerset and Cardiff who are in emotional or mental distress.

Our project started life as an idea between two organisations (Advocacy in Somerset and Tros Gynnal) who realised that young people in emotional and mental distress often don’t have many choices and options about where to get help and support, especially around knowing their rights and getting their views heard by the adults involved in their lives.

These two organisations worked together to get funding from the Big Lottery fund to set up Maze Advocacy and run it for three years in Somerset and Cardiff. While doing this they are going to write a guide for other people who want to set up similar projects for young people in their own local areas.

The project officially started life in April 2006 and launched its service to young people in November of that year. It is becoming increasingly known about and used by children, young people and adults in both areas.

Tel:

08009709882

Email:

Website:

www.mazeadvocacy.net

Mental Health Foundation

Target Group: N/A

Work at the Mental Health Foundation covers children, adults of working age, people in later life and public mental health

Mental health depends on our social and family experiences, and also on the fact that we’re complex biological organisms, who respond in different ways to events.

Tel:

02078031101

Website:

www.mentalhealth.org.uk

MEWN Cymru

Target Group: N/A

Minority Ethnic Women's Network Wales (MEWN Cymru) is an umbrella body representing ethnic minority (visible and non visible) women across Wales, regardless of their age, religious observance, ethnicity or life choices.

Tel:

02920464445

Email:

Website:

www.mewn-cymru.org.uk/Default.aspx

NSPCC Wales Child Protection Helpline

Target Group: N/A

The NSPCC Wales Child Protection Helpline is a free service which provides counselling, information and advice to anyone concerned about a child at risk of abuse. The Helpline is staffed by qualified social work counsellors who will listen and take callers concerns seriously. If appropriate, the NSPCC will contact Social Services or the Police. The Wales Helpline is intended for everyone who lives in Wales, whether English or Welsh speaking. If you are Welsh but live outside Wales, you are welcome to use the service. Outside of our main operating hours, calls will be diverted to the NSPCC's 24 hour Helpline in London.

Support and referral service for anyone with concerns for a child. We offer our service in both English and Welsh.

Tel:

For Professional cal

Email:

Website:

www.nspcc.org.uk

Primary Mental Health Team

Target Group: N/A

The team at present consists of one full time and one part time mental health specialist, both experienced Child and Adolescent Mental Health therapists.

The team is a resource for professionals who work with young people. They can work through offering consultation, training or joint working, where they join the professional concerned to see the young person and family so that suggestions and advice can be offered. The aim is to help children’s professionals increase their confidence in promoting emotional health, identifying mental health problems at an earlier stage and in choosing effective responses ( whether through their own work or referring to the right agency)

Part of the work is also to develop services, for instance the new Book Prescription Scheme for children and families, where self help books can be borrowed from Cardiff libraries for extended periods of time. Any enquiries about this scheme should be directed to the PMHT.

At present the team sits with the Cardiff specialist CAMHS teams i.e. the Consultant led clinic teams, so some degree of liaison work between specialist CAMHS and other agencies can be undertaken.

The best time to contact the team is Wednesday mornings when telephone consultation can be offered on most weeks.

Tel:

02920536730

Email:

Website:

www.cardiffandvale.wales.nhs.uk

School Health Nursing Service

Target Group: N/A

The School Health Nursing Service offers health advice and support for pupils attending Local Authority Schools. Each school has a named school nurse, who will help identify the health needs of the school population and ensure they are appropriately addressed. Health surveillance is also offered at school entry and set points in a child's school life. Children and young people can access this service and while the nurse may not be in a position to offer a service, they can signpost or refer to the most appropriate service. The School Health Nurse is also happy to liaise with parents/carers and education colleagues. The General Practitioner (Family Doctor) at your local surgery can also be contacted for health advice and support.

Tel:

02920536800

Email:

Sense Cymru

Target Group: N/A

Deafblindness (or dual-sensory-impairment) is an unique disability which brings enormous challenges to the individual and those who support them. Sense works with a wide age range, from babies who have just been diagnosed to older people. We also offer training and other services related to deafblindness.

Tel:

02920457641

Website:

www.sense.org.uk

SNAP Cymru

Target Group: N/A

Summary of aims & objectives:
To advance the education of people with special educational needs / disability

To provide information advice and support to enable children, young people and their parents or guardians to participate fully in society and to assist them in their understanding of relevant legislation and participation in life choices.

To facilitate the partnership between families and professionals in decisions relating to education and inclusion.

Tel:

02920388776

Email:

Website:

www.snapcymru.org

Somali Youth Association

Target Group: N/A

We provide educational and leisure activities to engage with and empower young people. Our Sports Projects include 5 a side football, football tournaments and sports trips. We offer recreational and leisure trips, a drop-in service, training in youth empowerment and personal development, Youth Work training, a home work club, Community Development Training, and Job Search and advice on career opportunities.

Tel:

02920472626

Email:

SWITCH Cymru

Target Group: N/A

Learning
Switch can help you with learning all sorts of new things; whether for fun, to keep up with the children, do more to help your community or to help your job prospects. What is different about SWITCH is that you can do so at a local community centre run by local volunteers who will give you support and help. There are all sorts of courses and materials that you can look at available over the internet and we'll also be running short courses at your local centre. If you're not used to computers we will help you. We can help with reading, writing, number skills and learning to use computers plus a whole lot more.
Employment and Training
In time Switch intends to help people improve their job prospects whether or not you are currently in work. The learning option can help you to gain new skills and some of the internet links available will give advice on what skills you need for a particular job. There is also information on job vacancies "on-line". In time we want to develop a much better service at local centres giving advice on training and job opportunities. Help us to develop this.
Advice and guidance
Some of the centres involved in Switch already offer an excellent range of advice services to their communities. In time we want to extend this to all of the centres, so they will all be able to offer advice on benefits, legal issues, housing, immigration, dealing with bodies like the Council, Health service, gas, electricity etc.
Volunteering and more active communities
One of our intentions is to help communities help themselves. We want people to become more active, to volunteer to help out with making them better places to live. We will need volunteers with all sorts of skills but the most important things are to have a genuine interest and energy. We can provide the training and support to help you get new skills. Being a volunteer could even help with job prospects. Interested?
Health
For almost all the communities involved in Switch, health matters are a big issue. In the long term Switch would like to do things to improve people's health.

Tel:

02920471384

Email:

Website:

www.switch-cymru.org.uk

The Amber Project

Target Group: N/A

The Amber Project' works with young people (aged 16-25) who have experience of self-harm.

Tel:

02920236448

Website:

www.tybronna.org.uk/Amber%20project.htm

The Ely and Caerau Children's Centre

Target Group: N/A

We provide adult education and parenting support for young people over the age of 16. We also offer high quality early years education in English and Welsh and provision of childcare support services to children and their families for children from 8 weeks to 5 years. There is also year round provision for childcare and family support including breakfast, school and holiday clubs.

Tel:

02920671420

The Ffaith Project - Ash Wales

Target Group: N/A

Ffaith is a Youth Advocacy Project that is helping young people across Wales resist the temptations of smoking and tobacco use. Ffaith is Welsh for Fact, and we give you the facts about smoking that you may not already know. We actively encourage young people (smokers or non smokers) to join the project and help us stop other young people starting to smoke, we don’t preach and young people are actually helping us drive the project forward. Did you know that tobacco companies need you as ‘replacement smokers’ for their customer who have already died from smoking? You are targeted through a variety of methods to make sure that you take those first few puffs and then become addicted.
Tobacco is the only product sold that if used as directed will kill you. Ffaith will leave you with an American tobacco company’s thoughts on their customers:
“We don’t smoke the sh*t, we just sell it. We reserve the right to smoke for the young, the poor, the black and the stupid."
For more information about Ffaith and to enquire about joining the project please contact Daniel Clayton

Tel:

029 2064 1101

Email:

The National Self-Harm Network

Target Group: N/A

The NSHN was formed over 10 years ago with the prime objective of supporting those people who self-harm. We consist of a number of volunteer workers who have experienced self-harm to themselves or have seen it in family or friends.

Email:

Website:

www.nshn.co.uk

Voluntary Community Service

Target Group: N/A

Voluntary Community Service came into being in 1964 and is the volunteer bureau serving the city of Cardiff.

The aims of VCS are to promote volunteering and support volunteers so that voluntary work proves a happy and rewarding experience for those engaged in it. VCS encourages volunteering by all sections of the community and supports a policy that everybody has something to offer and is able to become a valued volunteer.

The office is situated in the centre of Cardiff. There are over 350 voluntary organisations registered with the bureau offering volunteers experience in areas such as youth work, mental health, disability, older people, advice lines, environmental projects, administration and community work.

People who would like to become volunteers but are unable to visit the office due to disability or work commitments are offered the services of an Outreach Worker who will visit them at a time and place which is convenient to them.

All members of staff have personal experience of volunteering and are happy to talk to individuals who may be unsure where their particular interests lie.

Tel:

02920227625

Email:

Website:

www.volunteering-wales.net

Courses

• Millennium Volunteers

Wales Council Deaf People

Target Group: N/A

The Council is the major voluntary body in Wales concerned with deafness. It is an umbrella association of organisations both voluntary and statutory working in the field of hearing loss and representing people who are deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and deaf/blind.

Tel:

01443485687

Email:

Website:

www.wcdeaf.org.uk

Wales Council for the Blind

Target Group: N/A

Independent umbrella organisation promoting the welfare of blind and partially sighted people and the prevention of blindness.

Tel:

02920473954

Email:

Website:

www.wcb-ccd.org.uk/

Way Beyond Blue Therapeutic and Life Skills Programme

Target Group: N/A

We are a therapeutic and life skill programme working with people with an alcohol or substance problem. People entering our therapeutic programme will be assessed by social services for funding. We are a community based day programme which includes counselling, alcohol awareness, relapse prevention, process of change and management of change, and structure and planning. We also have a programme of recreational and leisure activities.

Tel:

02920222039

Email:

Website:

penyrenfys.org

Welsh Association of ME and CFS Support (WAMES)

Target Group: N/A

We provide information and support to young people and their parents or carers who suffer with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). We also offer a newsletter.

Tel:

02920514328

Email:

Website:

www.wames.org.uk

Young Minds

Target Group: N/A

We are a national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people. We do this through giving advice, training, campaigning and distributing publications. Children and young people are at the heart of all YoungMinds decision-making.

Tel:

0207338445

Website:

www.youngminds.org.uk

Young Person's Clinic (YPC)

Target Group: N/A

We provide a complete confidential Sexual Health Screening service. We offer access to contraceptive services, including pregnancy testing and advice, and access to health advisors. Patients can refer themselves, or be referred by GPS, Family Planning Clinics or other specialities.

Tel:

02920335508 or 02920

Youth2Youth

Target Group: N/A

Youth2Youth (Y2Y) is a unique helpline service. The reason it is unique is that the helpline is run by young people for young people.

Many young people find it difficult to talk to adults; some do not trust them and often young people feel older people just do not understand. Considering the difficulties some young people face when talking to adults there are very few opportunities to contact alternative services. Here at Y2Y we provide that alternative. Our helpline staff are all young people themselves who have been specially trained to help.

The helpline is for any young person under the age of 19 years who feel they need emotional support. Young people who are worried, confused or just need to talk can contact our trained volunteers by telephone, email or on-line chat. Whichever way they choose to contact Y2Y they can be assured that their call will be treated confidentially and a young person will be there to give them the support and help they need.

Tel:

02088963675

Email:

Website:

www.youth2youth.co.uk