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Where else can I go for advice?

You could also contact:

Youth contacts:

Careline

A national, confidential counselling line for children, young people and adults on any issue including family, marital & relationship problems, child abuse, rape & sexual assault, depression and anxiety.

Tel: 0208 514 1177
Email: careline@totalise.co.uk

For further information regarding advice on:

Benefits

Checkpoint

An Information and Advice drop-in centre for 11-21 year olds in need of assistance and advice.  Checkpoint can offer advice on housing, benefits, relationships, drug and alcohol issues and sexual health. They help young people who are homeless or who are at risk of becoming homeless.

Address: 7 Victoria Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HU
Tel: 01803 200100
Email: checkpoint@childrenssociety.org.uk

Visit Checkpoint website for further information

Children's Rights Alliance for England

This service has legal experience to help you solve your problem. We can advise you over the phone or email about the law, your human rights and what to do if you are being treated unfairly. We can put you in touch with other services that can help.

Freephone Tel: 0800 32 88 759
Lines open: Tue, Wed & Thur – 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Standard charges apply from mobiles. Textphone users dial 18001 first.
Email: advice@crae.org.uk

Visit Children's Rights Alliance for England website for further information

Citizens Advice Bureau
Offers free, confidential and impartial advice on a wide range of issues, including housing, benefits, legal matters, employment, immigration and consumer issues.

11 Castle Road, Torquay
Tel: 01803 297805

29 Palace Avenue, Paignton
Tel: 01803 521726

Visit the On-line CAB: Advice Guide

Shelter

Tel: Freephone 0808 800 4444
Visit Shelter  website for further information

Connexions

Connexions is a service for all young people aged 13-19. offering information, advice, guidance and practical help in preparing for adult and working life.

It works to help all young people to engage in learning and work.

236 Union Street
Torre
Torquay
TQ2 5QS
Tel: 01803 200202
Fax: 01803 290649
Email: torquay@connexions-cd.org.uk

Visit Connexions website for further information

Opening times:
Monday to Friday from 9:30am - 4:30pm, with opening by appointment to 5:30pm on Friday.

Community Legal Service

You can contact the Community Legal Service for legal advice or to find a local solicitor.

Tel: 0845 345 4 345
Visit Community Legal Advice website for further information

Consumer Credit Counselling Service

Offers free confidential debt advice

Tel: Freephone 0800 138 1111

Visit Consumer Credit Counselling Service website for further information

Local Access Points

Appointments can be made by telephoning:

Tel: 01803 200202

Brixham Local access point
The Town Hall
New Road
Brixham
Opening times:
Monday: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

National Debtline

Offers free confidential advice about debt
Tel: Freephone 0800 7812251

Visit National Debtline website for further information

Youth Enquiry Service - Brixham

The Harbour Centre
New Road
Brixham
Phone

Tel: 01803 851414
Email: bxyes@hotmail.com

Visit Youth Enquiry Service website for further information

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