Who can help?

Connexions is a service that supports young people. It helps you to make the right decisions for you about courses, careers, training and much more. Connexions can also help you to work through anything that may be stopping you from moving forwards, for example housing or relationships.

Sources of help

Connexions Direct is a telephone helpline and web-based service for people aged 13-19. The helpline is open seven days a week, from 8am to 2am. You can get advice on a wide range of issues. Call 080 800 13 2 19, text 07766 4 13 2 19 or talk to a Connexions Direct adviser online at www.connexions-direct.com.

At local Connexions centres you can talk to a personal adviser, use computerised career guidance programs, look at job vacancies, do internet research and receive support with funding. Check your phone book for details of your local centre or go to: www.connexions-direct.com.

All schools, colleges and Connexions centres have Connexions Resource Centres, where you can find information on a range of issues affecting young people and resources to support you making decisions about education, training and work.

More help and advice

Visit www.direct.gov.uk to access a wide range of government information and services. You will find links to government departments and other organisations that can provide advice on issues ranging from employment, learning and money, to health, well-being and disability.

But I don't have a computer!

If you don't have a computer, you could access one through your local Connexions centre, your school/college Connexions Resource Centre, public libraries or homework clubs.