The Youth Health Advice service provides confidential support and advice on the following:
- The use of alcohol and drugs
- Testing for sexually transmitted diseases (click here for more info on STD’s)
- Advice on contraception
- Pregnancy test
- The availability of Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) (morning after pill)
- Condom card scheme – if you are aged between 16 and 25 years and live in Lisburn, Rural Lisburn, North Down & Ards or Down area you can access free condoms when you register with the C-Card scheme
- Support for those who want to stop smoking
- Signposting to appropriate organisations to help those with emotional issues
The Youth Health Advice Service can be contacted via email: YHAS@setrust.hscni.net.
This service is confidential and is provided by the South Eastern Trust with the assistance of qualified staff from other Community/Voluntary/Statutory services.