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Sexual Health Services - Area South

Covering - Blaby, Oadby, Wigston, Market Harborough.
Sexual Health Services - Area West

Covering North West Leicestershire and Hinckley
Sexual Health Services - Area North

Covering Charnwood and Melton
Abortion

For any information you need.
Fancy some sex?

Have you been getting gossip from your mates; what they have done with their boyfriends / girlfriends? I bet they've told you stories about fantastic sex in many different positions. Maybe they're bragging about how many people they've slept with. Are you starting to feel a bit left out?
Gay, Bi, Lesbian……… Bi Curious?

Sexuality can be a really confusing thing
SEX!

Not all people find it easy to talk about sex, they get embarrassed, shy and don't want to sound stupid. But it is a big subject and should be talked about.
Young Parents

Being a young parent can be hard, so where do you get help from?
Teen Pregnancy PART 1: A personal story

Read Charlotte's account of becoming pregnant at just 18...
Teen Pregnancy PART 2: A personal story

Read Neil's account of the troubles and joys of fatherhood...
HPV (PDF, 433 Kb)
HPV vaccination programme to protect young women against cervical cancer.

Local Contacts

Assault - where to get help locally

Juniper Lodge Helpline - 0116 273 3330
website = http://www.juniperlodge.org.uk/about/

Samaritans 0845 790 9090 or 0116 270 0007
Open 24hrs to offer emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.

Rape Crisis 0116 2558852
Offering counselling to women 16yrs and above who have been raped either recently or in the past.

Domestic Violence Helpline 0116 2550004
Help and support for victims of domestic violence.

Quetzal Project 0116 253 3383
Counselling for women recovering from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse.

Open Door 0116 2232397
11-25yrs Young people's information and counselling.

Victim Support 0116 2530101
Offers emotional and pratical support to individuals and families who have been victims of crime.

GU Clinics LRI 0116 2585208

LGH 0116 2584840
Screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.

Women's Aid 0116 2858079
Provides temporary accomodation for women and children who are victims of domestic violence.

Contraception: Where to get advice.

Leicester Contraceptive Clinic - 0116 2951212
St Peters Health Centre, Sparkenhoe Street, Young People's Drop-in Clinics, Mon 9.30 - 11.30am & 2 - 4pm (under 25's); Mon 3.30 - 6pm (under 19's); Tues 4.30 - 6.15pm (under 19's)

Beaumont Leys Health Centre - 0116 225 1277
1 Littlewood Close, Young People's Clinic on Thurs 3.30 - 6pm

Hedges Medical Centre - 0116 2251277
Pasley Road, Eyres Monsell - phone to make an appointment with the practice nurse.

Coalville Community Hospital - 01530 510510 / 275164
Broomleys Road, Coalville, Leics.

St Mary's Hospital - 01664 854800 ext 4819
Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics.

Hinckley Health Centre - 01455 441800
Hill Street, Hinckley, Leics.

Rutland Memorial Hospital - 01572 722552
Cold Overton Road, Oakham, Rutland

Baxtergate Clinic - 01509 568886
Loughborough, Leics

Cottage Hospital - 01858 410240
Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leics

Further Support for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Young People

Wigston Young Peoples Centre, Holmden Ave, Wigston.

Safe Service for LGB or unsure young people who want to confidentially talk about how they are feeling. Just contact Neil

E-Mail: safeservices@btconnect.com
Telephone: 0116 2883958
or 0789 149 6506

Choice Café

Relaxed and welcoming café for LGB young people, open every Wednesday 6.30pm – 8.30pm – free Sexual Health Services are also available on this night.
14-19’s only. Contact Neil or Paddy

E-Mail: thechoicecafe@btconnect.com
Telephone: 0116 2883958
or 0789 149 6506

Leicester Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Centre
Wellington Street.
Leicester.

First Out Youth Group
Meets Thursdays from 7pm – 9pm for young people/adults aged 14-23

Contact Chaz for more info
E-Mail: chaz@llgbc.com
Helpline: 0116 2550667
MainLine: 0116 2547412 - contact Corin (aka Chaz)

Links To Useful Websites

Chlamidya screening, advice on what to look out for and where to go to get help.
Just showt - The site is full of useful information for teens and parents on topics such as sexual health.
STANCE is a comprehensive, whole school resource pack, providing school communities with the necessary materials needed to effectively challenge homophobic bullying.
R U Thinking - Information and facts on sex, relationships and emergency help.
BBC Relationships Site - To find about STIs and sexual health click on their links
SXETC - American based site with lots of useful information
Mind Body and Soul - An excellent site which covers many aspects of health.
Like It Is - gives young people access to information about all aspects of sex education and teenage life