Other Services for Young People

There are lots of other services throughout Torbay for young people that also offer a range of sexual health services as well as information, advice and signposting. All of the services listed below are free and confidential.

Healthwize Torbay
105 Union Street Torquay TQ1 3DW Tel: 01803 208414
Open: Monday- Friday 3-5.30pm, Saturday 11.20-3.30pm.

Checkpoint
7 Victoria Road Ellacombe Torquay TQ1 1HU Tel: 01803 200100
Open: Monday- Friday 12.30-4.30pm.

Connexions
236 Union Street Torre Torquay TQ2 5QS Tel: 0800 9755111 Website
Open: Mon- Fri 9.30-4.30pm , Thurs 1-4.30pm

Chill’d Out Youth Café
Abbey Park Belgrave Road Torquay TQ2 5HP Tel: 01803 294826
Open: Various hours throughout the week, evenings and weekends. Telephone for more information.

South Devon College
Vantage Point Long Road TQ4 7EJ Tel: 01803 540320
Open: Mon- Fri, term time only.

Tic-Tac
Paignton Community College (both sites) Waterleat Road and Bourough Road Paignton Tel:01803 403644
Open: Lunchtime hours, term time only.

Brixham YES
The Harbour Centre New Road Brixham TQ5 8LX Tel: 01803 841414 Website
Open: Monday- Friday 9.30-4.30pm, Saturday 12-3pm.

GP's

Remember you can always access your GP (Doctor)

They will not discuss anything you tell them with anyone one else, it is CONFIDENTIAL

GP’s give treatment and advice on almost everything, including sexual health and contraception.

If you are under 16, you can be seen alone and get prescriptions if you need them.

If you don’t want to see your own GP you can access sexual health and contraceptive services at a range of locations throughout Torbay. Click here for details.

All GP contact details are held by NHS Direct on 0845 46 47. Details are also available via the NHS choices website.

School/College Nurse

School/college nurses are able to provide a range of sexual health and contraception services. They are available in all schools across Torbay.

Opening hours and drop in sessions will vary from school to school. Ask reception for more details.