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If you have filled in the Year 9 My Health Check, you might want to know where you can get more advice and support.

You can click the links below to find out more.

If you need help, it’s always important to speak to a trusted adult.

Where to go for support

ChatHealth

If you are aged 11–19, you can text 07507 331750 to chat with a School Nurse.

You can ask about anything that is worrying you, such as bullying, feelings, friendships, relationships, alcohol, smoking, drugs, safety and more.

ChatHealth is open Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (not on bank holidays).

ChatHealth | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Kooth 

Kooth is a free and safe website where young people can get support for their feelings. You can get help with things like stress, worries, or problems with friends and relationships.

You can:

  • set your own goals
  • write in a journal
  • try activities to help you cope
  • read magazines and listen to podcasts
  • chat or message trained professionals every day until 10pm

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Childline

Childline is a free and private service where you can talk about anything, big or small. It is for anyone under 19 in the UK.

You can talk to Childline:

For online advice, visit Childline.

Health for teens

This website has lots of information about:

  • Feelings
  • Growing up
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Friendships and relationships
  • Sexual health

And much more…

Health For Teens | Everything you wanted to know about health

Sexual health — SHOutreach (WhatsApp support)

SHOutreach is a WhatsApp service for young people aged 21 or under in Worcestershire.

If you cannot get to a sexual health clinic because of school, college or other reasons, you can message the team and they will call you back within two working days (Monday–Friday).

  • Whatsapp: 07925893838

You can also find information about local sexual health clinics, including under‑21 clinics, on the NHS website: Sexual health clinics and opening times | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Children, Young People and Families Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub

This service helps children, young people and families understand their feelings and find the right support.

You can find:

Urgent help and support in an emergency

If you need medical help right now, you can use NHS 111 online to find out what to do next.

You can also visit the NHS website to find the right service for your needs: Urgent help and support for your mental and physical health.