Connexions

Connexions is a support service for all young people between 13 and 19 years of age.  Whatever your concern, whether it be about careers, health, finances or relationships,  Connexions will be able to advise you directly or point you towards the most appropriate service.

• Surrey Connexions
• Connexions Direct

Democratic Engagement

• URCountyURsay
• Local Democracy Week
• National Youth Agency
• Headsup

The Arts and Arts Events

• Lintons Youth Arts Centre
• Epsom Youth Theatre
• Skyline Studios
• Realistic Rock
• Surrey County Arts
• Surrey Youth Arts

Sport

• Leisure Developments
• Rainbow Leisure Centre 'Junior Fitness' membership
• Sport in Surrey
• Active Surrey Sports Partnership

Volunteering,Training and Education

• Millennium Volunteers
• Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme
• Colleges and Universities

Transport

• Surrey Student Transport Agency
• Learning to Drive

Health Information

• Healthcare Advice
• NHS Direct– a 24 hour helpline staffed by qualified nurses that can provide information and confidential advice about health matters. 0845 4647. 
• NHS Smoking Helpline – 0800 169 0 169 or visit www.gosmokefree.co.uk/
• Family Planning Association– 0845 3101344.
• GUM (Genito-Urinary Medicine) Clinic at Leatherhead Hospital – 01372 362845.
• www.ruthinking.co.uk (sex information website).
• Family Planning Clinics or call 01372 384375.
• Mind Body Soul– health website for young people 14-16 yr olds.
• Personal safety for young people / young adults
  • www.millysfund.org.uk
  • www.missdorothy.com
• Family Line – counselling for parents and families 0808 8005678.
• Sexual Health Direct – helpline for young people regarding pregnancy 0845 3101334 Mon-Fri 9-6pm.
• Surrey Chlamydia Screening Programme

Substance misuse services

• SYPS (Surrey Young Peoples Service) Surrey wide drug service for young people under 19.  01737 773 482.
• Respond (East + Mid Surrey drug service for adults) 01372 379739.
• Needle Exchange Scheme – East Surrey (based in community pharmacies) 01372 227382.
• www.talktofrank.com. 0800 776600.
• Surrey Drug Care – free 24-hr helpline 01483 300112.
• Re-solv – information about solvent abuse.
• Drinkline – advice and info about alcohol 0800 917 8282.

Miscellaneous

• Surrey Council for Voluntary Youth Services
• Surrey County Council
• Consumer News for Young People