Healthy Relationships
Healthy relationships are about respect, trust, and feeling safe. They can be with friends, partners, family, or anyone important to you.
We will support you to:
- recognise the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships
- build confidence in setting boundaries
- access advice on personal relationships, including safe sex, consent, and contraception
- get help if you are experiencing controlling, unsafe, or abusive relationships
- build communication skills to manage disagreements and strengthen trust
You may find the following organisations useful to contact as they will provide advice and support about healthy and safe relationships.
- Brook - provides specialist support for young people under 25 years of age on sex, relationships, consent and contraception
- MESMAC – drop-in sessions run at The Journey on Monday afternoon 12pm to 2pm. Talk to your PA if you would like more information.
- The Mix - provide free support for under 25’s on relationships, mental health, sex and life changes. Helpline: 08088084994
- Relate - provide relationship support for young people and couples (friendships, family, partners)
- Refuge - provides specialist support if a relationship is abusive or unsafe. National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 08082000247
- Women’s Aid – advice and support for women experiencing unhealthy or unsafe relationships.
- Men’s Advice Line (Respect) - support for men in unhealthy or abusive relationships. Helpline 08088010327
- Galop – National service for LGBTQ+ people experiencing domestic abuse, hate crime or sexual violence. Helpline 08009995428
- YoungMinds - mental health support for young people dealing with the emotional side of relationships (break-ups, peer pressure, loneliness) Crisis Text Line Text YM to 85258
