Sexual Health
Family Planning Service
This service provides family planning advice and a contraceptive service to young people. The service is confidential and free. The service is provided by a family planning trained doctor and nurse.
Family Planning Service Harrogate
Under 21 only drop-in at Dragon Parade Clinic, Dragon Parade, Harrogate. No appointment is necessary.
Open: Thursday from 3.30pm to 6.00pm
Tel: 01423 558200 (Within opening hours only)
A service is also available at Heatherdene (near Harrogate Hospital) on Mondays and Tuesdays from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Appointments must be made.
Tel: 01423 553418
Family Planning Service Ripon
Drop-in clinic at Ripon Community Hospital. No appointment is necessary but can be made.
Open: Thursday from 12.00pm to 2.30pm
Tel: 01765 602546
TRAX Underground and TRAX by Night are part of the free condom distribution scheme.
GUM Clinic, Centre for Sexual Health
If you are worried about your sexual health or about STIs (sexually transmitted infections) then you can contact the Harrogate GUM Clinic, situated at Heatherdene Clinic, Lancaster Park Road, opposite Harrogate District Hospital. This is a confidential service and young people can refer themselves. Contact the clinic for an appointment or attend a drop-in session. If you need directions or information before you attend, call during the opening times below.
Tel: (01423) 553428
Open: A mixture of appointments and drop-in clinic available. Tuesdays from 9.00am to 7.00pm. Drop-in times 12.00pm - 2.30pm. Wednesdays 9.00am - 1.00pm. Drop-in times 9.00am - 11.30am.Fridays from 9.00am to 4.00pm. Drop-in times 12.30pm - 2.30pm
School Nurses
You can also contact your school nurse.
Tel: (01423) 555727 or (01423) 557247 (Harrogate Area)
Tel: (01423) 544133 (Pateley Bridge, Ripon, Boroughbridge and Knaresborough)
Web: www.ruthinking.co.uk
Sexwise Helpline
Offers free, confidential advice on sex, relationships and contraception. Anyone under 18 can call.
Open: 7.00am to midnight, 7 days a week
Tel: 0800 282930
Brook Helpline
Confidential service.
Open: Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm
Tel: 0808 802 1234
These helpline calls are free from a landline and won't show up on your bill.