Advice

YC Herts

YC Herts provides youth work, information, advice, guidance and support for young people aged 13 and 19 (up to 25 for young people with learning disabilities). It also provides support for young people leaving care, up to the age of 21, through the YC Herts One Stop Shops.

YC Herts - Cheshunt One Stop Shop

Monday - Friday, 2-5pm, 178 Crossbrook Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 8JY.

No appointment needed. Advice on; Youth work projects • employment and education • training and apprentices • benefits • health issues • self-esteem and confidence • smoking •drug and alcohol support • pregnancy testing (Mon and Thurs) and pregnancy advice and chlamydia tests.

C-Card scheme (free condoms) • computers and printing • volunteering opportunities • confidential chat and support on a wide range of topics including sexual health and information.

For further information call 01992 63500 or01992 588220 or visit YC Herts.

Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm H.Y.H are an independent registered charity, established in 1998, to help young people secure and maintain appropriate accommodation by providing information, support and help in a crisis. H.Y.H works with other agencies throughout Hertfordshire.

towards improving local provision and preventing youth homelessness. Referrals can be made via the gateway on 0844 833 0933. Hertford Office, 2nd Floor, 41-43 Fore Street, Hertford SG14 1AL. Tel: 01992 582 034 for further information.

Housing Needs Service

The Housing Needs Service at Broxbourne Council provides advice and assistance to people aged over 16 who have housing difficulties. Information can be given on a range of issues and referrals can be made to a number of other agencies if necessary.

Tel: 01992 785505. Broxbourne Borough Council, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9LX.

Hertfordshire Stop Smoking Service

The Hertfordshire Stop Smoking service has a range of support options across Hertfordshire. These can be accessed in a range of venues including health centres, pharmacies, GP surgeries, community centres and others. For the most up to date list of when and where the closest group or one-to-one is, the team can be contacted on 0800 389 3998 or visit the website.

Courses and Workshops

For further information on courses and workshops suitable for young people, visit The Guide or pick up a copy from Council facilities.