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1. Avert: Information on sex issues
http://www.avert.org
Information for young people on various issues including contraception and Sexually Transmitted infections. Help line 0207 6178000
Our Rating:4

2. Brook Advice Centre: sexual health issues
http://www.brook.org.uk
Brook provides free confidential contraceptive advice and supplies, pregnancy testing and counselling for young people. Free helpline 02072420200
Our Rating:4

3. Childline
http://www.childline.org.uk
Free 24 hour helpline for children and young people in trouble or danger - Helpline 08001111
Our Rating:4

4. Information for children of alcoholics
http://www.nacoa.org.uk
There are 920,000 children and young people in the Uk today who are living in a home where one or both parents have a problem with alcohol.If you need support with this visit this web site for help and advice. You are not on your own.
Our Rating:4

5. Lifebytes: Health issues for young people
http://www.lifebytes.gov.uk
This site is aimed at the 11-14years age group. It coveres many health related issues in a fun and interactive way.
Our Rating:4

6. Mind, Body and Soul: health issues for young people
http://www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk
A very good sight aimed at 14-16 year olds. Get uptodate information on a variety of health topics in a fun and interactive way. The site covers issues around drugs, emotional well being, smoking etc.
Our Rating:4

7. 1 Sheffield Childrens Hospital Trust
http://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/about/1-4-5.php
Oakwood's parent organisation. Information about mental health facilities in Sheffield
Our Rating:3

8. Coping with problems and understanding your strengths
http://www.Ru-ok.com
Ru-ok.com is about you helping yourself- coping with problems, and understanding your strengths. It has cartoons about teenagers, games and interactive stories where you can change what happens. There is a self assesment part too, where you can see whether you'reok, save the results, and see how you do over time.
Our Rating:4

9. Students against depression
http://www.studentdepression.org
A support site aimed at students who may be feeling depressed and suicidal. It gives practical advice about how to seek help.
Our Rating:4

10. Schools Web directory
http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/
Want to know more about other schools? This directory covers the whole country.
Our Rating:5

11. The Good Schools guide
http://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/?155758&Retry
A directory of all schools in the UK and their ratings, OFSTED reports etc.
Our Rating:5

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