Youth Enquiry Service | Dumfries & Galloway

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Caitlin asked:

Where can you go if you want to run away?

Mental Health, Support

#mental health, #services, #Support

Caitlin asked:

Where can you go if you want to run away?

Answer:

If you are struggling with things at home, in school or just with life in general it’s good to talk to someone about how you are feeling and what is going on in your life. Speaking to an adult you trust can help by giving you support. This could be a family member, carer, teacher, youth worker, school nurse and they can provide a listening ear, advice and support to any relevant services.
We have an online chat service on this website that runs for an hour a day if you want to chat to a youth worker – you can find the times and more info here: http://youthenquiryservice.org/live-chat

There are also helplines you can call:

Childline: 0800 1111

Samaritans: 116 123

If you are in crisis you can text SHOUT on 85258.

Tommy asked:

Where can i get condoms in Dumfries?

Sexual Health

#condoms, #sexual health

Tommy asked:

Where can i get condoms in Dumfries?

Answer:

You can get free condoms from the Sexual Health clinic, from pharmacy’s and from some youth centres. You can also speak to your school nurse. Sexual Health DG also post out condoms for free.

For you nearest sexual health clinic or for a postal order, visit the Sexual Health DG website:

Sexual Health Dumfries and Galloway (sexualhealthdg.co.uk)

Jack asked:

I’m finding my schoolwork hard coming back after Lockdown. What can I do?

Education

Jack asked:

I’m finding my schoolwork hard coming back after Lockdown. What can I do?

Answer:

There are lots you can do to help with your schoolwork. First, it is important to remember that no one will be finding the current situation easy. It’s a difficult time for everyone and you are not alone in finding the adjustment going back to school challenging, but there are lots of places that can you go to for support.

Firstly, speak with your teachers and explain how you are feeling. They are there to help you and if you tell them how you are feeling and what you are struggling with, they will be able to offer help and advice.

If you don’t want to speak to anyone about what you’re finding a challenge, you can click here to visit BBC Bitesize who have loads of resources to help you learn and understand different subjects.

Caitlin asked:

I feel lonely and isolated. Please help!

Isolation

Caitlin asked:

I feel lonely and isolated. Please help!

Answer:

It can be difficult to deal with things if you are feeling lonely or isolated. Everybody needs support at times in their life and it is important if you are struggling to reach out to someone you trust. This might be a family member, friend, teacher, support or youth worker that you can talk to about how you are feeling.

Reaching out is difficult, but you have taken the first step in asking this question. It is important to be kind to yourself and take time to do something for you. There are lots of opportunities and groups that you can get involved in where you can speak to other people and develop coping skills for when you’re not feeling great. To learn more about these click here.

Aiden asked:

My partner keeps telling me to trust them. I feel pressured to have sex. What should I do?

Peer Pressure

Aiden asked:

My partner keeps telling me to trust them. I feel pressured to have sex. What should I do?

Answer:

You should never feel pressured to do anything you do not want to do. In any relationship you should feel safe, loved, respected and free to be yourself.

You have the right to express how you feel and to say no. If someone is pressuring you into doing something you don’t want to, this is wrong.

Consent means agreeing to do something. When having sex, both people need to give consent. You can also stop giving consent at any time. Having sex when someone hasn’t given consent – said yes and agreed – then this is wrong and illegal. This is called rape.

If you need to talk about sex, you can talk to us through our Blether Live Chat’s here or you can also contact Sexual Health DG here.

It is important to be open and honest with your partner about how you are feeling, and if you feel that you can’t speak to them directly, make sure you speak to someone else you trust about what is going on. For more information on consent click here.

Sarah asked:

I saw something online that wasn’t right, where can I report this?

Online

Sarah asked:

I saw something online that wasn’t right, where can I report this?

Answer:

It can be upsetting when you see things online that are hurtful and distressing, but there are lots of places available to support you.

Most social media platforms have a ‘Report This’ icon, where you can directly report posts, images and videos to them. These can normally be found in settings or more options tabs on posts. If you can’t find this option but are concerned, you can also report it to the police here.

If what you saw was sexually explicit, discriminatory or criminal, you can also report it to CEOP here.

Tom asked:

Where can I go for condoms during Covid?

Sexual Health

Tom asked:

Where can I go for condoms during Covid?

Answer:

Although there are differences to how they are operating Sexual Health DG remains open offering phone or video consultations and contraception via post.

If you wish to be seen or are seeking sexual health advice, please phone 03457023687.

To receive contraception and condoms via post click here.

You can also get in contact with the team via email at dgsexualhealth@nhs.net.

Anna asked:

I feel stressed, anxious, and worried. Where can I get help?

Mental Health

Anna asked:

I feel stressed, anxious, and worried. Where can I get help?

Answer:

It can feel very lonely when you are struggling inside, but you have made a massive step by asking this question. Everyone feels stressed and worried sometimes, but it can be difficult to cope if this is how you feel all the time.

There are lots of places that can offer support, help and advice.

It is important to talk to someone about how you are feeling and work through your worries with someone. We have free, confidential, online one to one Blether live chat’s where you can talk to a youth worker about how you are feeling. You can also visit our Toolbox here where you can find lots of helpful resources to help you work through how you are feeling on your own.

To visit the toolbox, click here.

To visit our 1-2-1 Blether Chats click here.

For more information on support services available to help you cope with anxiety click here.