Services for Young People

Sexual health services

Services for Young People provides free sexual health information, advice and support for young people in Hertfordshire.

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Services for Young People provides a range of sexual health services for young people aged up to 18 at its young people's centres.

These services are free and confidential and include:

  • Free condoms through the Condom Wallet Scheme
  • Free chlamydia and gonorrhoea testing (dual testing)*
  • Free pregnancy testing
  • Sexual and general health and relationships advice

Our Advisers and Youth Workers also provide information, advice and support which empowers young people to keep themselves safe and healthy, and increases their understanding of healthy relationships and consent.

Care leavers and those with learning difficulties and/or learning disabilities can access these services up to the age of 25.

To find your nearest venue, opening times and contact details please use this link:


Young people can contact their local team to make an appointment before visiting or just drop in during the opening hours.

Young people can also access our sexual health services when they attend our projects for young people. Find a project near you here:


(* If you have symptoms or need urgent sexual health support including contraception, please contact Sexual Health Hertfordshire on 0300 008 5522.)

 

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Watch this video for more information on dual testing:


If you are a professional who works with a young person who would benefit from support with their sexual health and relationships, please signpost them to our services or 
make a referral.  

Our sexual health services are delivered in partnership with Sexual Health Hertfordshire. 

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Over 16s can order a postal STI kit for chlamydia and gonorrhoea testing online via the SH:24 website.