Make Sure You're Covered
The world can be a confusing place at the best of times, let alone during a pandemic. That's why we've put together this handy roadmap to help you navigate life in Torbay.
As part of the campaign we've put together some resources for young people to help you stay covered with tips on safer sex, careers, skills, education, housing, drug/ alcohol use and of course the dreaded covid-19.
Covid-19
Tips for staying Covid safe, including vaccination advice visit:
https://www.everythingcovid.info
Homeless & need help?
If you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless then please contact the Torbay Council Housing Team on:
01803 208723
Young People’s Housing Advice Service Devon
Independent housing advice for young people in Devon
01803 201201
Support Services
Torbay Youth Trust
Torbay’s Young Carers Service and Youth Service
web: https://torbayyouthtrust.org.uk
email: admin@torbayyouthtrust.org.uk
phone: 01803 895299
Young Devon
Young Devon help young people thrive for over 70 years and are passionate about putting young people at the heart of Devon.
web: https://www.youngdevon.org
email: info@youngdevon.org
phone: (01752) 691511
Checkpoint Torbay
Provide advice and support to young people aged under 18. We have services across Torquay,
Paignton and Brixham
childrenssociety.org.uk/checkpoint
Sexual Health
The Eddystone Trust
Sexual health charity based in the South West, helping eliminate stigma around sexual health and a resource for testing, contraception and support.
web: https://eddystone.org.uk
email: info@eddystone.org.uk
phone: 0800 328 3508
C-Card Torbay
Free condoms and contraceptions for under 25's in Torbay.
web: https://www.devonsexualhealth.nhs.uk/contraception/condoms/c-card-scheme/
Devon Sexual Health
Sexual health resources, including information on contraception, STIs, testing and clinics
web: https://www.devonsexualhealth.nhs.uk
Careers & Training
Eat That Frog
Training & skills provider for young people in Torbay.
web: https://eatthatfrog.ac.uk
email: info@eatthatfrog.ac.uk
phone: 01803 551 551
South Devon College
Take your education further or start something new with South Devon College
https://www.southdevon.ac.uk
Drug & Alcohol Services
Drug & Alcohol Service Torbay (18+):
Drug and alcohol support in Torbay
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/services/drug-and-alcohol-service/
Checkpoint (8-18):
Multi purpose youth support in Torbay including drug & alcohol support
web: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/young-people/checkpoint
email: checkpoint@childrenssociety.org.uk
phone: 01803 290 330
Talk To Frank Torbay:
Drug and alcohol support from Talk To Frank.
web: https://www.talktofrank.com
Help in a Crisis
Get help with sexual harassment in Torbay:
devonrapecrisis.org.uk
Torbay Domestic Abuse Service (TDAS)
TDAS provide practical, non- judgemental support, advice and protection for all victims of domestic abuse in the Torbay area. Including confidential advice, one-to-one and group support sessions, and safe refuge houses.
0800 916 1474
tdas@sanctuary-housing.co.uk
Alternatively, call the Women’s Aid 24-hour helpline:
0808 2000 247
In an emergency, call 999
Get support with your mental health in Torbay...
Talkworks
The Moorings
mhm.org.uk/the-moorings- devon
Torbay Council
torbay.gov.uk/health-and- wellbeing/public-health