Young Newport

*Genesis Newport
Genesis Newport is a project which aims to help parents overcome many of the barriers they face when wanting to learn new skills or return to work.
t: 0800 3288483
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*Home Start Newport
The service is for parents with one child under the age of 5 who are under stress, experiencing a difficult time in their life. Home Start Newport is a voluntary organisation in which volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families under stress in their own homes, helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown and emphasising the pleasures of family life. There are also four family support groups please ring for details.
t: 01633 257200
a: Mon - Fri: 9am - 4pm.
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*MIND (Newport Young Persons Outreach Service)
A service for young people in Newport between 11 & 25 with a mental health worry, who need to talk, or who need support in developing social/integration skills due to a mental health related issue. Alternatively any person working or living with someone 11-25 with a mental health related issue who need information or advice.
t: 01633 258741
a: Newport Mind, Princes Chambers 55 High Street, Newport Gwent, NP20 1RE
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*MIND (Newport Young Persons Outreach Service)
A service for young people in Newport between 11 & 25 with a mental health worry, who need to talk, or who need support in developing social/integration skills due to a mental health related issue. Alternatively any person working or living with someone 11-25 with a mental health related issue who need information or advice.
t: 01633 258741
a: Newport Mind, Princes Chambers 55 High Street, Newport Gwent, NP20 1RE
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*Newport Advocacy Service - Tros Gynnal
Children and young person's rights and advocacy service, they will help sort out your problems in the best and quickest way. If you're unhappy with an answer you've received from a Social Worker or others in authority. Tros Gynnal will help if it is necessary to make a complaint - this is called advocacy. The advocate will chat to you, work out what you want to say and will speak on your behalf.
t: Freephone 0800 234 6408
a: Ty Derwen Church Road Newport NP19 7EJ
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*Newport Children's Information Service
The service offers free, local and accurate information on childcare; early years education; playschemes; training and career opportunities in childcare, early years and playwork; children and young people's organisations and signposting to other support services.
t: (FREEPHONE): 0800 328 84 83
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*Newport Sure Start
Aims to provide a 'flying start' for children aged up to 5 years. Programmes include development of confidence, self-esteem, and skills of parents. Health access projects, advise parents on children's health and development. Sure Start crèche supports family and health groups offering quality childcare in community settings. Projects include young parents group.
t: 01633 254700
a: Mon - Thurs: 9am - 5pm and Fri 9 - 4.30pm. (Answer machine available outside of these hours.)
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*Newport Womens Aid
Information, support, refuge and outreach service for women 18+ yrs with or without children who are suffering the affects of domestic abuse.
t: 01633 840 258 (24 hours a day).
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*The Samaritans
Need someone to talk to? Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. Newport Branch usual hours open to receive callers: 8am - 10pm
t: 08457 90 90 90 or 01633 259000
a: 43 Stow Hill, NEWPORT, Gwent, Wales NP20 1JH
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*There 4 U
Open access drop-in for young people aged 11 to 25 who may be feeling anxious, depressed, worried or just need someone to talk to. Tuesday from 2.00pm - 5.00pm at the Information Shop.
t: 01633 255031 / 784054
a: 133 Commercial Street, Newport, NP20 1LY
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