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MyHealthnet Signposting: Connecting You to Vital Resources

Finding a specialist service can be difficult to find at times. This is why we have created this page to help you find the services near you. Just ask us for help if you cannot find what you are looking for in your search based on your specific needs (e.g., mental health, parenting, addiction recovery). Connecting with others who share similar experiences can provide emotional support and a sense of community. Organisations are also welcome to sign up as partners and collaborators in care by listing their services with MyHealthnet. Add your organisation to the list and add MyHealthnet links to your website and flyers.

At MyHealthnet, we believe in empowering young individuals aged 9 to 24 with accurate information and support. Our signposting service acts as a compass, guiding you toward essential resources. Here’s how it works:

Explore Topics

 

Navigate our user-friendly menus to find information on sexual health, STIs, contraception, pregnancy, gender ID, sexuality, trafficking, and more. Each topic is presented in an engaging and easy-to-understand format.

Professional Guidance

Need expert advice? Our “Ask the Experts” feature allows you to submit questions anonymously. Our team of healthcare professionals will provide reliable answers. Get support online, remotely, in-person and from outreach support teams in communities etc. Find out more about our services in your area.

Community of Youth Service Providers

Organisations dedicated to youth well-being can register with us. By joining our community, you contribute to a network of support. Together, we create a safe space for young people to learn, grow, and thrive.

Taking Part

 

Our staff will connect you with your service user group as agreed.

Remember, MyHealthnet is here for you. Whether you’re curious, concerned, or seeking assistance, our signposting service ensures you’re never alone on your health journey.

Post-abortion care:

BPAS Aftercare Line

All-Options

  • All-Options provides pre- and post-abortion support.
  • Reach them at 888-493-0092.

Exhale Pro-Voice

  • Exhale offers a text line and hotline for peer counselling.
  • Call 866-439-4253 or text 617-749-2948.

Marie Stopes

Always seek emotional support during an emotional time for your early recovery. Encourage the person to reach out to these organisations or explore local resources for additional assistance. Your local sexual health clinics can also provide advice and support.

Government Websites:

Visit the GOV.UK website to find community support groups or organisations. Your local council may have details of organisations in your community that can provide help and support.

 

Specific Organisations

Explore websites of specific organisations related to your needs. For example:

  • MND Association: If you’re looking for support related to motor neuron disease (MND), use the search you.
Search Online Directories
  • Search online directories or databases that list local support groups based on your specific interests or challenges.
  • Use keywords related to your needs (e.g., “post-abortion support,” “mental health groups,” “parenting support”)

 

Ask MyHealthnet Advisors, or your Local GP and Health Professionals

  • Reach out to healthcare providers, counsellors, or therapists. They may have information about local support groups.

Young Parents Service:

They also offer support, assistance, guidance, and a sense of community:

Home-Start North West Kent offers free, confidential support, friendship, and practical help to parents of children under five in Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley, and surrounding villages.

Provides: Practical and Emotional assistance for parents support during challenging times.

Address: 2 Temple Hill Square, Dartford DA1 5HZ Tel: 01322 225100 Website: Home-Start North West Kent.

Charities and Support Groups:

National and local charities and support groups that cater to young parents in Dartford area include:

  • MyHealthnet: Youth Reproductive and Sexual Health Service. We also offer innovative placement, training and soft skills support suitable young people under 25 years old. Local and National Service. https://myhealthnet.org.uk/services
  • AIDs Map UK: HIV/AIDs services, visit the https://www.aidsmap.com/uk-service-finder.
  • We are Beams: Serving Dartford, Gravesham, and Sevenoaks.
  • Space 2 Be Me: Supporting parents in Maidstone, Tonbridge, Malling, and Tunbridge Wells.
  • Includes Us 2: Active in Ashford, Dover, Folkestone, and Hythe.
  • For Us Too: Operating in Canterbury, Swale, and Thanet.

The Unity Hub

Serves as a safe haven for young people and is conveniently located within Dartford’s central park. Operating every Tuesday, it opens at 3pm. The primary focus lies on engaging in sports and diverse activities, aiming to cultivate a strong sense of community among the youth. Address 2 Temple Hill Square, Dartford DA1 5HZ Tel: 01322 225100

The Bridge 4 Young People - Dartford Youth Hub

SOffers a friendly safe space for young people aged 8-19 (up to 25 with additional needs or registered disabled). And Adolescent Parenting workshops for those needing support, tools, and strategies to parent teens. Open from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday for general enquiries.

Online Resources:

Visit the Kent County Council Parent Support Groups and Services page for additional information on local services and support groups. Parents’ online resources and workshops are specifically designed to support parents of teenagers. Here are some options:

Free ‘Solihull Approach’ Parenting Courses

Parents in Kent and Medway are offered free access to online parenting courses, including the ‘Solihull Approach.’ These courses focus on mental health, well-being, and understanding your child’s behaviour. Find some Courses Available: Starting during pregnancy and continuing until a child’s 19th birthday. Access Code: Use the access code Invicta to register for a free account.

Understanding Your Child Online Parenting Courses: Description

Free online courses starting during pregnancy and continuing up until a child’s 19t h birthday. These courses help build loving and close relationships between children and their careers. Courses are available in 15 to 20-minute chunks and in various languages2.

Supporting Your Child or Teen’s Emotional Wellbeing

These free online courses are for anyone who is pregnant or caring for a child in Kent. They provide practical strategies to support emotional well-being. Format: Courses are available in 15 to 20-minute chunks, perfect for busy parents and carers. Parenting teens can be both rewarding and challenging. These courses offer valuable insights and practical tools to navigate this important phase of parenting.

Sponsorship

Sponsorhip play a crucial role in providing access to essential learning and development programmes. Contact us to discuss more.

Family Resources

Family Lives (Parentline Plus)

for personalised support and guidance. through various channels: Visit the Family Lives website to explore a wide range of parenting advice and family support articles. Topics cover bonding with your new baby, dealing with tantrums, positive discipline, bullying, communicating with teens, and divorce and separation. Support Call or Chat 0808 800 2222 Email: askus@familylives.org.uk.

Local Services

Explore local services and workshops offered by Family Lives. For example, the Leicestershire Whole Family Relationship Support Service provides 1:1 support, helpline assistance, parenting workshops, and online resources. Family Lives is committed to providing valuable resources and support to parents and families. Other parenting helplines available in the UK also provide guidance, emotional support, and practical advice for parents and carers. Feel free to reach out to them when needed.

YoungMinds Parents Helpline

They offer tailored information, advice, and support to parents and carers concerned about their child or young person’s mental health. Free, and confidential. Call or Chat free on 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm). Leave a message outside these hours, and they’ll reply by email within 3-5 working days.

Family Lives Helpline

(formerly Parentline Plus) offers a free and confidential family support and bullying helpline. You can call them at 0808 800 2222 from landlines and most mobiles. Alternatively, email them at askus@familylives.org.uk for advice and support.

NSPCC Helpline

The NSPCC provides support and advice if you are worried about a child’s safety or well-being. If you feel that a child is in immediate danger, call 999. Contact the NSPCC Helpline for further assistance.

Young Minds Parents Helpline

YoungMinds Parents Helpline supports parents and carers who are concerned about their child or young person’s mental health. Advisors aim to understand your situation and guide you to take the next steps. Call or Chat free at 0808 802 5544. Open: Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Remember, MyHealthnet offers confidential, free, and available across the UK for people young people under 25 years old in need regardless of race colour and other socioeconomic factors. Contact us directly online or reach out to the national health support line if out of hours, or in need of a very urgent mental health service by dialling 111 or 999 if you believe your life or someone else is at risk.

Add your Services in the UK

Looking for where you can have a test for HIV, Hepatitis or other STIs? Download and complete the form then send it via the Contact Us for or by email attaching the completed form. Or you could search for your area by clicking the link provided below.

What service are you looking for? Contact us so we can add your organisation to our list.

If you’re a youth service provider passionate about supporting young individuals. MyHealthnet welcomes partnership opportunities with youth service providers.Register now to be part of our community.

Together, we can make a difference!

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