Local Services
Brent Centre for Young People
Their website isn't that interesting, but the Brent Centre for Young People run loads of great services.
The site has full contact details and a map.
Westside Contraceptive Services
Westside run the Brent Contraception Helpline, and this page has information about all their services, including drop-in
clinics and the helpline. If you want free, confidential advice about any aspect of contraception, they can help.
National Services
RUThinking
Great independent website with loads of information and funnies. Be sure to play Pantman - it's Pacman with condoms. There are big sections for guys and girls. Best of all, there's a huge Sex Facts section which will answer any questions you might have, from Amoebiasis to Withdrawal method.
FPA
The FPA (Family Planning Association) have a really clear and easy to use site which offers impartial advice. If you've had unprotected sex and want to know what to do next, their I Need Help pages are excellent. They also have a very clear Sexual Health Guide with tips about abortion, contraception and STIs.
Like It Is
Ever feel like everyone's having sex and you're getting left behind? Like It Is has
a whole section about peer pressure and how to keep your friends and do the
right thing. Elsewhere on the site, there's lots of good advice and information about the basics - what actually happens when
you're having sex.
Brook
Brook run a network of clinics all over the UK, (the closest to Brent is in Harrow) and their website is full of information, and they have a game.
Trojan Condoms
Trojan are the most famous condom company in America (50 Cent always has two boxes back stage).
The Trojan Arcade has loads of free video games.
Durex
The UK's biggest condom manufacturer backs the Safe Project. Their website is full of useful information, and you can
even watch their banned TV ad.
Parentline Plus
This site has information for parents. If you don't think that your parents understand you and the issues you're going through,
why not suggest they have a look?
Where to get help in Brent
Free condoms
Use your Safe Card to get free condoms and advice. Use your card at the following places:
Pharmacists
Edgars Chemist
252 High Road, Willesden, NW10 2NX.
Open 9am - 6pm dailyS&S Chemist
14 Stonebridge Shopping Centre, Hillside, NW10 8LT.
Open Mon-Fri 9am - 7pm, Sat 9am - 1pmBrights
118 Craven Park Road, Harlesden, NW10 8QD.
Open Mon-Wed 9am - 7pm, Thur 9am - 5.30pm, Sat 9am - 4pmDubison Ltd
168 Church Road, London, NW10 9NH.
Open Mon-Fri 9am - 7pm, Sat 9am - 6pmClockwork Pharmacy
283 Neasden Lane, London, NW10 1QJ.
Open Mon-Fri 9am - 7pm, Sat 9am - 5pmAsda Pharmacy
Asda Stores Ltd, Park Royal Industrial Estate, NW10 7LW.
Open Mon-Sat 8am - 1Opm, Sun 8am - 5pmArrowblue Ltd
T/A Craig Thomson, 70-72 Walm Lane, Willesden Green, NW2 4RA.
Open Mon-Fri 9am - 6.30pm, Sat 9am - 6pmBrentmead Pharmacy
136 Church Road, Willesden, NW10 9NH.
Open Mon-Fri 9am - 7pm, Sat 9am - 6pm
Barbers and Hairdressers
Faisal
238 High Street, Harlesden, NW10 4TD.
Open Mon-Fri 9.30am - 7.30pm, Sat 7.30am - 7.30pm, Sun 11am - 4pmArlette International Hairdressers
180 High Street, Harlesden, NW10 4TD.
Open Mon-Thu 9.30am - 6pm, Fri 10am - 6pm, Sat 8.30am - 6pm
To find the nearest SAFE card outlet to your home address, including a map of how to get there visit the RUthinking website. Also available on RUthinking is lots of information on how to access other types of sexual health and contraceptive services in your area. To find your nearest service, visit RUthinking, click on "in your area" and enter your postcode in the search facility; for the latest list of services in your area.
Confidential advice
Brent Young Person's Centre 020 7328 0918
Contraception advice
Brent Contraception Helpline 020 8962 4455 (weekday mornings)
National helpline
Sexual Health Direct 0845 310 1334 (weekdays 9am-6pm)
Advice on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues
Mosaic 020 7604 4291
Chlamydia testing
Brent and Harrow Chlamydia Screening Programme 020 8869 5377
STI tests
Patrick Clements Sexual Health Clinic 020 8453 2221
Northwick Park Sexual Health Clinic, Harrow 020 8869 3142
Free, confidential advice helpline
Sexwise 0800 28 29 30 (daily, 7am to midnight)
Worried about drinking? These local services offer confidential help and advice:
- Brent Alcohol Counselling Service (Kilburn) 020 7625 6885
- Brent Community Alcohol Service (NW10) 020 8961 7510
- Addaction Brent (Willesden) 020 8459 9510
- Brent Drug Action Team (Wembley) 020 8795 6191
- EACH Ethnic Alcohol Counselling Service (Hounslow) 020 8861 3884
Where to get fit in Brent
Sports clubs
To find local sports clubs in Brent, including football, boxing, cricket, martial arts, swimming and athletics, visit www.brent.gov.uk/sports.nsf/ or call 020 8937 3707
Pitch hire
If you want to rent a pitch to play football, call Brent Park Services on 020 8937 5619
Sports centres
There are four public sports and leisure centres open in Brent at the moment:
- Bridge Park, NW10: 020 8937 3730
- Charteris, NW6: 020 7625 6451
- Moberly, W10: 020 7641 4807
- Vale Farm, HA0: 020 8908 6545
How to stop smoking in Brent
For confidential help and advice on quitting, contact:
Brent Stop Smoking Service
020 8965 2244
Unit 61, The Design Works, Park Parade, London NW 10
Email stopsmoking@brentpct.nhs.uk
Call the NHS smoking helpline on 0800 169 0169 or go to www.givingupsmoking.co.uk