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youthodyssey is the youth website of All Saints church in Weston, Bath, England

Help & support information
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Health
For information on drugs including an A-Z of drugs, the effects of drugs and how to get help or even if you're worried about someone who might be taking drugs, Talk to Frank. Alternatively, you can visit Who's Choosing which will also give you advice about alcohol and smoking as well. Self Harm speaks for itself really. There's information on the causes and effects of self harm as well as how to seek help and advice. B-eat offers similar information specifically about eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. If your head's away, just say tackles a whole load of issues including depression, sex, drugs and self harm while Childline offers similar advice as well as exam stress, HIV & AIDS and suicide. If you want advice on sex & sexuality, Icebergs & babies is the site for you. If you want to chat to someone locally (Bath) about any issues you're facing, contact Off the record.

Social
If you want information on relationship problems, peer pressure and bullying, then If your head's away, just say is the place to visit. Bullying is also tackled at Childline along with friends and homelessness. If you want to chat to someone locally (Bath)about any issues you're facing, contact Off the record.

Domestic
If you want help and advice on separation & divorce, then visit Divorceaid. This place is geared up to help YOU if your parents are having problems. Childline looks at the subject of stepfamilies and also tackles domestic violence as does If your head's away, just say. If you want to chat to someone locally (Bath) about any issues you're facing, contact Off the record.

Global
We need to look after our world and the people in it. One way we can do this is by buying fairtrade products. More information about how and why can be found at Fairtrade. There is still an ongoing problem regarding world poverty. Make Poverty History aims to tackle this. Christian Aid, Tearfund and World Vision all work towards bringing hope, justice and education on such matters as poverty, climate change, trade justice, disaster management and aid. If it's the environment you're interested in, then Friends of the Earth will give you the lowdown on all that you need to know. Justice are passionate about...well, justice.

Other
Childline will help you if you are suffering from racism or child abuse and also gives you the lowdown on what your rights are. Help not Hassle is an American site but looks at issues such as bereavement, anger and violence. If you want to chat to someone locally (Bath) about any issues you're facing, contact Off the record.