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       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

      torbay.gov.uk/housing

      Young People’s Housing Advice Service Devon 

      Independent housing advice for young people in Devon 

      01803 201201

      yhdevon.co.uk

      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

      talkworks.dpt.nhs.uk

      The Moorings

      mhm.org.uk/the-moorings- devon

      Torbay Council

      torbay.gov.uk/health-and- wellbeing/public-health