Teenage sexual health – support agencies
Sexual health services for young people (all are free and confidential):
GPs:
What: Most GPs provide general sexual health services and some provide additional specialised services.
Where: Young people can attend their own GP or any GP who is willing to provide the service.
How: Phone to book an appointment.
There are 10 GP practices in the Western Isles. Links and information for each one can be found on the NHS Western Isles website (http://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk/index.asp).
Western Isles Family Planning and Sexual Health Clinic
Where: Western Isles Hospital
When: Mondays from 2:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., in the Outpatients Department
What: contraception, sexual health advice, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing & STI testing are available.
How: Appointments are booked through Agnes, the secretary to the Obstetricians on 01851 704 704
You do not need to provide a reason for booking the appointment.
School Nurses: Anna MacDonald
What: General help, advice and signposting for sexual health services
Where: Springfield Health Centre , Stornoway
How: contact , email: http://www.promotionswi.scot.nhs.uk, then click on HIRS Health Information
0845 757 3077
What: Leaflets, booklets, DVDs, training packs, posters, etc., on a wide range of health topics including sexual health aimed at young people and practitioners.
Where: Springfield Health Centre, Springfield Road, Stornoway, Lewis HS1 2PS
How: Leaflets, posters, etc., can be ordered free through the website or by post. Larger resources are available on free loan. Visits to the Library can also be arranged by appointment.
Isabel Steele, Senior Health Promotion Officer (Sexual Health and BBV)
NHS Western Isles, Health Promotion Department, 42 Winfield Way, Balivanich, Benbecula HS7 5LH
Tel. 01870 603 156
What: Information, advice and support to access services
NHS Children and Mental Health Services Team
What: Information, support, advice & counselling service
Joan Tilley
CAMHS Manager,
NHS Western Isles
Springfield Road Health Centre
Stornoway
Lewis HS1 2PS
Tel. 01851-701-868
01851 704 704, ext. 2405
Mike Sullivan
Community Mental Health Worker
NHS Western Isles
Springfield Road Health Centre
Stornoway
Lewis HS1 2PS
Tel. 01851 701 868; 07887 735 810
Michelle Lodge
Children and Adolescent Mental Health Nurse
NHS Western Isles
46 Winfield Way
Balivanich
Benbecula HS7 5LH
01870 603 307
Action for Children Scotland
30 Bayhead Street
Stornoway
Lewis
HS1 2DU
Tel. 01851 705 080
http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/
Western Isles Rape Crisis Centre
74 Kenneth Street
Stornoway
Lewis
HS1 2DS
Helpline: 01851 709 965 (Mon-Wed 10:00a.m-9:00pm; Thu/Fri 10:00am-4:00pm and 6:00-9:00pm)
Office: 01851 709 967 (Mon-Fri 10:00am-4:00pm)
National Helpline: 08088 01 03 02 (6:00pm–12:00pm daily)
Email: info@wircc.org.uk
Website: www.wircc.co.uk
Information and support to women and girls affected by rape or childhood sexual abuse. Free confidential service. Face-to-face and telephone support available.
Western Isles Women’s Aid
Women’s Resource Centre
53a Bayhead Street
Stornoway
Lewis
HS1 2DZ
Tel. 01851 704 750
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10:00am – 4:30pm; Wed closed to public (emergencies only); on call 7 nights a week 5:00 pm-10:00 am.
http://www.wiwasty.co.uk
Email: info@wiwasty.co.uk
Teen Support - Women’s Resource Centre
Louise Fraser
53a Bayhead Street
Stornoway
Lewis
HS1 2DZ
Tel. 01851 704 750
http://www.wiwasty.co.uk/teens.htm
Provide information, support, advice and counselling service for young people.