Helplines & Websites
There are many helplines which can offer you free and confidential advice on sex, contraception, sexual health and sexuality. We’ve listed some of the main ones here.
Local Helplines
GU Medicine Helpline – 023 9286 6796
Information and advice on sexual health and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS.
Inscape - LGBT Sexual Health - 02392 298950
The Treetops Centre (SARC) - 02392 210352
Hampshire and IOW Sexual Assault Referral Centre
Parcs - 02392 669519
Free counselling for young people aged 13-24 who have experienced sexual abuse and/or rape
National Helplines
Sexwise - 0800 28 29 30
A helpline run by Brook Advisory Service for under 19s only. Open 7.00am to midnight every day.
NHS Direct - 0845 46 47
NHS Direct is open 24 hours a day offering advice on a whole range of health issues. For all ages.
National Aids Helpline – 0800 567 123
A 24 hour helpline offering advice on all aspects of HIV / AIDS.
Lesbian and Gay Switchboard – 020 7837 7324
Open for information and advice on being gay, lesbian or bisexual.
