Need to talk to someone?

Sexual health and contraception are never easy to talk about but there is a whole host of people within Torbay who are able to offer you help and support on any aspect of sexual health.

It may be that you need to talk to someone because you are being sexually abused or you are worried about another family member or friend or it may be that you or your friends are being asked to do things by adults that you might not want to do or like. 

• If you are being are abused or are worried about someone else who is being abused you need to remember that it is not your fault.  
• You are not alone, there are people who can help you and stop people from making you feel scared or hurt.
• You may be frightened of the person hurting you but there are things you can do to get help and make it better.

You should:

• Tell someone you trust that you're being hurt or know someone who is being hurt. Your friends, teachers, parents, grandparents or other members of your family may be able to help.
• Let people help to make things better by stopping the person from hurting you or your friends.

You shouldn't:

• Feel embarrassed or alone
• Feel that it is your fault or that you are to blame for someone hurting you; anybody who tells you that is a liar
• Keep it a secret that someone is hurting you or your friends
• Feel afraid - people are there to help you.

You can talk with any of the local services or people listed throughout this site or you can contact:

Childline on 0800 1111 or visit www.childline.org.uk

Support and advice from Childline is available 24/7.