izzy info logo with izzy-info.com text underneathizzy-info: the website for Islington's Young People

izzy-info.com is the website for young people in Islington, set up by Islington Council. Packed with information, advice and details of local youth organisations, it’s your one stop destination where you can find out things to do and places to go near you.

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Get help

You can find information and local services to help you by using the search box. There are lots of services for young people in Islington and people who can help. 

Tell us what you think

If you have any feedback about a page on this site or if you have a question to ask about this site, you can email islington.info@ckcareers.org.uk

Practitioners

If you want your service to appear in izzy-info, or you have information on izzy-info that needs to be updated, please email us at islington.info@ckcareers.org.uk and someone will get back to you.

Emergency contacts

If you need to speak to someone urgently, you can get friendly, confidential advice from these helplines.

Childline - 0800 1111
Childline is for children and young people up to 19. You can contact Childline any time (24 hours a day) for free, about anything. No problem is too big or too small. It has a confidential telephone helpline, email and 1-2-1 counsellor chat. Call 0800 1111 or visit www.childline.org.uk

NHS 24/7 urgent mental health support
If you are feeling overwhelmed and need to talk to someone, the NHS offers 24/7 urgent mental health support. Young people in Islington, and their parents, can access support and advice from trained NHS mental health advisers on 0800 151 0023.

Frank - National Drugs Helpline - 0300 123 6600
Honest information about drugs. Help and confidential advice and support.

National Domestic Abuse Helpline -0808 2000 247
If you need to talk to someone urgently or need in-depth support. 

NHS 111 Service -111
Health advice, information and reassurance.

Samaritans -116 123
Confidential support for people feeling distressed or suicidal. 

Switchboard, the LGBTQIA+ support line - 0800 0119 100
Daily 10am-10pm. Free and confidential support and advice. Chat option also available at www.switchboard.lgbt

Shelter - 0808 800 4444
Helpline available daily 8am-8pm weekdays, 9am-5pm weekends. Advice if you have nowhere to stay tonight or are at risk of homelessness.

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