This section contains information about health related issues including providing consent to treatment, the confidentiality you can expect when receiving treatment, as well as the law in relation to young people and abortion, alcohol and cigarettes, and tattooing.
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Health services and information
Child and Youth HealthProvide health services and information for young people aged 12-25,
including a confidential telephone information service.
Their website includes special sections with health information for kids,
teenagers and young adults.
Youth Healthline: 1300 13 17 19 (7 days a week, 24 hours a day)
or for mobile phone callers: (08) 8303 1691
http://www.cyh.com
The Second StoryFree confidential health service for young people aged 12-25 years.
There are offices in the city, north and south.
57 Hyde St ADELAIDE SA 5001
Gillingham St ELIZABETH SA 5113
50A Beach Rd CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165
Telephone: 1300 13 17 19
(appointments for services can only be made during office hours)
SHine SA Sexual HealthlineA confidential advice line operating from 9 am — 1 pm Mondays to Fridays.
Telephone: 8364 0444
Or 1800 188 171 (for country callers)
Pregnancy issues
BirthlineThis service provides a range of pregnancy support services including
a 24 hour telephone counselling service.
Telephone: 1300 882 880
Pregnancy Advisory CentreThis service provides counselling and information on options available
to pregnant women, including abortion, as well as pregnancy testing,
contraceptive advice and provision and information on sexual health.
Telephone: 8347 4955
Or 1800 672 966 (for country callers)
Women’s HealthlineTelephone information and referral service operating
1 pm — 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
Telephone: 1300 882 880
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