Young People
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.uk
42nd 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.
Facebook: @42ndStreetmcr
Twitter: @42ndStreetmcr
Telephone: 0161 228 7321
Website: www.42ndstreet.org.uk
Email: theteam@42ndstreet.org.uk
JNR8 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: www.wryoa.co.uk
Diabetes 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.
FRESH - Sexual Health and Contraception
FRESH is a city-wide sexual health and contraception services with dedicated clinics for under 25s.
Website: www.fresh4manchester.nhs.uk
Young 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.
Facebook: @youngmindsuk
Twitter: @YoungMindsUK
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk