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Adolescence
Your body changes a lot during your teenage years and sometimes you may find it difficult to talk to adults about the changes.  Below are a few links that may help answer some of your questions.

Being a girl This site provides information and advice on the changes your body is going through.  They provide information on what is happening to you, periods, bra guides, urban myths and more.
Radio 1 - Onelife Onelife provides helpful advice and information on personal problems and health issues.
The site.org The Health and Wellbeing section of this site provides information on training, fitness and diet, mental health, general health, your appearance and your general wellbeing.

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Bereavement
People deal with bereavement in many ways, it is very personal and individual and there is no right or wrong way.  The sites below aim to answer your questions, give advice and offer support for when you need it the most.

Cruse Cruse Bereavement Care is an organisation that offers advice, support and counselling for people who are grieving.  It has a dedicated Young Person's Helpline - freephone 0808 808 1677.
RD4U Road 4 You is a website that has been set up to help children deal with bereavement.
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Bullying
Bullying is one of the hardest things you will have to cope with in your life. To help you cope with it we have listed some websites that will give you advice and support.

Anti-bullying Network This sites provides useful information and advice for young people, parents and teachers.
BBC website The BBC website provides a lot of useful information on bullying issues.
Bullying Online Help and advice if you are having a hard time and information on how to stay safe.  The site provides help with school projects, problem pages and much more. This site is suitable for parents and children.
Childline bullying factsheet Childline is a confidential counselling service for any issues affecting young people. Telephone 0800 1111 anytime if you need help with a problem. Textphone service on 0800 400222.
Don't suffer in silence This site is provided by the Department for education and skills (Dfes).  The site aims to provide information for teachers, parents and families.
Kidscape Kidscape is committed to keeping children safe from harm and abuse.  They are the only National Charity dedicated to preventing bullying and child abuse.  The site provides useful information for parents, children/young people and professionals.
Stop Text Bully This site has been set up to help beat text bullies.  The site gives you help and advice on dealing with bullying by text, calls, email, photos, web and more.
TeenGrowth.com TeenGrowth provides help and advice on how to deal with bullying and what forms bullying can take.
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Drink and drugs

National Drugs Helpline Call 0800 776600 FREE for advice, help or just a talk. Calls are confidential.
Radio 1 The Radio 1 site provides advice on different types of drugs, their affects and the risks.  Smoking and alcohol related risks are also covered.
SADAS Spelthorne's Drugs Project - offers advice, information and counselling
Surrey Police Surrey Police have useful information about drugs on their youth website.
The site.org This site provides useful information on drinking and drug taking.  It gives information on all types of drugs, including smoking, their affects, the risks and the law.  It also provides a question and answer area.
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General advice and counselling services

Citizens Advice Bureau The CAB offers free advice and helps solve problems including debt and consumer issues, benefits, housing, legal matters and employment.
Disability Advice and Information A site that provides many useful links on all aspects and types of disability as well as information on legislation, disability right and the European Year of Disabled People 2003.
Macmillan Information Line There are many UK organisations who are able to help people with cancer, their families and friends. It is often just a question of knowing how to find the right one for you. For information and advice call 0845 601 6161.
NSPCC Child protection Helpline - FREE 24 hours service available on 0808 800 5000. Service for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Textphone users 0800 056 0566.
Samaritans

 Free confidential telephone counselling service
Teen Growth An interactive site for health and well-being of teenagers.
There 4 me On-line counselling from the NSPCC offering information and advice on issues important to 12 to 16 year olds through a secure site
Youth 2 Youth Telephone, email and online chat helpline run by young people for young people up to 19 years old
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