Help for you

Hello. We’re Youth Talk.

Whatever it is that you want to talk about, we’re here to listen. Our service is free and confidential.

We know life can be tough

It’s hard enough growing up in today’s world without the additional challenges that life can bring. Family problems, exams, changes to your feelings and body, friendship worries, anxiety, stress – these can all feel scary and sometimes you feel alone.

We’re here for you

At Youth Talk we’re here to listen and support you – whatever’s worrying you. It’s a free service and we’re experts in supporting young people – we never tell you if you’re right or wrong or what to do. And the conversations are kept completely private.

How can I refer myself into the service?

To get access to the service you need to:

Be between 13 – 25 years of age
Live, go to school/college or work in St Albans District (see map below).
Refer yourself personally to us (ie you need to make contact with us – not someone else)
Be available for a potential appointment between 10am – 7pm Monday – Friday
Use the online referral form or contact us by phone or email

Referring yourself personally to us is an important part of getting access to our service and it must be you (not your parent/guardians etc) that get in contact. Just fill in our online form, pick up the phone or drop us an email.

Please note: we are currently experiencing unprecedented demand on the service so our waiting time may vary depending on your availability.

Everything is confidential

We provide a safe space to talk, in total confidence, about whatever is on your mind. You don’t need anyone’s permission to talk to us and every conversation is kept private. We pride ourselves on keeping things strictly confidential – it is fundamental to how we work.