Where to go for help and advice
Try to talk to friends and family for help
and support.
It is also very important that you get good and accurate information from trained and experienced advisors: people to talk to family, friends, teachers, key/support worker, Youth worker.
Where to go:
Citizens Advice Bureau
Providing a service that helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice. To find out whare you nearest CAB is situated – visit their web site www.citizensadvice.org.uk and use the post code search.
Kent Gateways
Are the new way to find public and voluntary services located in accessible town centre or high-street locations. These new modern places make it easier to reach all the specialist services that Kent residents may need and include information from voluntary and charitable agencies as well as all the information that local councils provide on their services. Gateway addresses can be seen here.
National Debtline
For Free confidential and independent advice over the phone you can contact National Debtline on 0808 808 4000.
Internet Sites:
What about money - What About Money is the website to get free impartial information on money and financial matters for 16-24 yr olds, young people.
Moneymadeclear™ provides impartial information and tools that can help you work out what’s right for you.
TheSite.org aims to be the first place all young adults can turn to when they need support and guidance through life. They believe all young people have the capacity to make their own decisions and life choices, provided they have access to high quality, impartial information and advice.
www.lawstuff.org.uk - about young peoples legal rights and the laws affecting them.www.direct.gov.uk - a Government website of advice and information about the issues that may affect all UK residents.
