When a parent has cancer
Riprap is a site developed especially for teenagers who have a parent with cancer. In riprap, you can learn more about cancer and its treatment and through real stories you can read the experiences of other young people and share your own story.
Website
www.riprap.org.ukKooth
Online 24/7 support for ages 11-18.
Website
www.kooth.com42nd Street
42nd Street is an innovative Greater Manchester young people’s mental health charity with 38 years’ experience of providing free and confidential services to young people who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Telephone
0161 228 7321
Website
www.42ndstreet.org.ukJNR8 Youth and Community Centre
One-to-one support and mentoring, cooking workshops for healthy eating and other youth projects for people aged 11–18 years. Support for whatever issues you may have, including relationships, homelessness, drugs and alcohol and behaviour.
Website
wryoa.orgDiabetes in your teens
This section is for teenagers with lots of information and support all about Type 1 diabetes. If you or someone you know has diabetes, you may find this useful.
Website
Diabetes UK: Guide to Type 1 Diabetes in your teensFRESH – Sexual Health and Contraception
FRESH is a city-wide sexual health and contraception services with dedicated clinics for under 25s.
Website
www.fresh4manchester.nhs.ukYoung Minds
Young Minds are the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health. Find out more about them, their mission and how they work.
Website
www.youngminds.org.uk