Information for young people
Handy Z cards
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We worked with young people from Canterbury High, and from Whitstable, to develop this pocket-sized card full of useful information. You can download the complete zcard (print it double sided to fold it for your pocket) or use the links below. |
General information, advice and support for young people
- www.togogo.info - find something to do
- www.connexionskentandmedway.co.uk - 01227 479 150
- www.direct.gov.uk/en/youngpeople - advice for young people
- childline - 0800 1111
- Kent police
Support, advice and information
Information for young carers
Drug and alcohol advice
- www.talktofrank.com 0800 776 600
- www.kca.org.uk 01227 456 744
Volunteering
- www.vsuinkent.org 01227 455 187
www.volunteering.org.uk/Iwanttovolunteer
Careers and education
- www.kent.gov.uk 08458 247 247
Health
General health
- www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk 0845 4647
- www.youthhealthtalk.org
Sexual health and pregnancy
- www.fpa.org.uk/Inthecommunity/Youngpeople 0845 122 8690
- www.teenagehealthfreak.org
- www.brook.org.uk 0808 802 1234
- www.ruthinking.co.uk 0800 282 930
- www.foryoungpeople.co.uk
Mental Health
- www.rethink.org 0845 456 0455
- www.youngminds.org.uk
Keeping safe on the internet
- www.thinkuknow.co.uk 0870 000 3344
Homelessness
- www.porchlight.org.uk 0800 567 7699
Asylum seekers
- www.kran.org.uk 01304 201 131
Equality and discrimination
- www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/your-rights 0845 604 6610
- Kent racial incident reporting line 0800 138 1624
- Kent homophobic and transphobic incident reporting line 0800 328 9162
Police
- www.kent.police.uk 01227 762 055
- www.shadowcs.co.uk 0800 555 111
Travel information
- www.stagecoachbus.com/eastkent 08456 002 299
- www.nationalrail.co.uk 08457 484 950
Bullying
Special needs and disabilities
- www.snaap.org.uk 01227 367 555
- www.kids.org.uk 01795 432 835
Domestic violence
- www.thehideout.org.uk
- www.rsdvp.co.uk 01227 452 852
Family breakup
Family bereavement
- www.rd4u.org.uk 0808 808 1677
Sport and leisure activities
Cinemas
Canterbury
- www.odeon.co.uk 08712 244 007
- www.gulbenkiantheatre.co.uk 01227 769 075
General
- www.cineworld.co.uk 0871 200 200
Swimming pools and sports centres
- www.activelifeltd.co.uk
- Kingsmead Leisure Centre, Canterbury 01227 769 818
- Herons Swimming Pool, Herne Bay 01227 742 102
- Pier Sports Centre, Herne Bay 01227 366 921
- Whitstable Swimming Pool 01227 772 442
- Whitstable Sports Centre 01227 274 394
Bowling
- www.amfbowling.co.uk 08448 263 037
- Lazer www.planetlazer.co.uk 01227 787 377
- www.lazerrush.co.uk 01227 272 700
Youth clubs
- www.notbored.net 01227 862 582
- www.kent.gov.uk/youth 01622 221 678
Club night
