266 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8AY. Office Line: 01202 399733

You may have come into the Junction on Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays to get help around accommodation, benefits, employment, training etc.

Sadly, we are no longer able to offer this service due to a change in our funding. Therefore, the Information and Advice 'Drop-In' will close on 27th July 2000.

If you have any worries or would like to talk about any of these changes then please ask to see a member of staff.

OTHER SERVICES WILL CONTINUE...

Ongoing services at:

The Junction Counselling by appointment for Under 21s

The Youth Advisory Clinic available Monday to Friday from 3.30pm to 6pm and Saturday 11am to 1pm. (Doctor available Monday, Thursday and Saturday).

The Youth Service 'Pop-In' for Under 21s will be open Wednesday 7pm to 10pm and Friday 11am to 2pm.

Poole Advocacy Service for 'looked after' children and young people in Poole (aged 12-17yrs).

New For September 2000 at: The Junction

Bournemouth Advocacy Service for 'looked after' children and young people in Bournemouth (aged 12- 17yrs).

Safe On The Streets initiative, for Under 18s who are homeless/runaways/at risk.

Where To Go For Help If you are under 18 and 'in need' Social Services may be able to offer you support and advice.

Social services also have duties to support young people leaving care. If you are under 21 and have been in care, Social Services have a duty to 'advise, assist and befriend' you until your 21st birthday.

Contact: Intake Services, Bournemouth Social Services, 9 Madiera Road, Bournemouth. Tel: 01202 458000. Out of hours 01202 668123.

If you are homeless or threatened with homelessness, the Housing Department has a legal duty to look into your case. If you are considered to be vulnerable, and therefore in priority need, the Council may have a duty to provide you with temporary accommodation. Contact: Housing Advice & Needs Section, Bournemouth Borough Council, Town Hall, St Stephen's Road, Bournemouth. Tel: 01202 451347. Out of hours: 01202 293278.

If you need to talk to someone, or want advice on where else to go for help you should contact:

What Now? Tel: 0800 51 11 11 (Monday - Friday 7 - 10pm. Free and confidential advice service for young people in the Bournemouth Area).

Childline Tel: 0800 11 11 (24 hour, free and confidential service for young people in danger and distress).

Samaritans Tel: 01202 551 999 (24 hours confidential helpline for people in crisis).

Shelterline Tel: 0808 800 44 44 (24 hour freephone housing helpline).

Drugs & Alcohol Youth Buzzline Tel: 01202 319191 (Free and confidential helpline).

NHS Direct Tel: 0845 45 47 (24 hour helpline for people with health related queries).

The Junction Young Person's Telephone Line: 01202 396009.

Where to find us: 266 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8AY. Office Line: 01202 399733.