Advice and Guidance

From time to time, everybody needs to talk to somebody in confidence to help them resolve a problem, get advice and information, or just to feel that they are heading in the right direction for them.

No problem is ever too big (or too small!) to talk through with someone. Even if you feel you can't discuss it with your friends or family, there are plenty of people in Northamptonshire to offer you some practical advice to help you work it out.

Listed on the left are all the various categories where you can find the information you need. Listed on the right are topics, links or articles relevant to whichever page you are on.



Do you need someone to talk to when our Connexions Access Points are closed?

Connexions Direct is part of the Connexions service. You can contact through webchat, email, text and phone. You can ask about anything you like and nobody will tell anyone else. It's available 8am-2am, 365 days a year, for all 13-19s and is staffed by trained Personal Advisers from different professional backgrounds, such as health, careers, relationships, drugs, sex etc. If you need to be you can be referred to local agencies. Connexions Direct is completely confidential and you don't have to give your name, number or where you live.

Connexions Direct website: www.connexions-direct.com

If you haven't tried out the webchat facility yet, then give it a go. It's a secure one-to-one (not like a chatroom).