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Connexions is a service for young people aged 13-19. It provides information and advice on learning, careers, health, relationships, money and lots more. Some young people who've used Connexions speak out about how it's helped them.
My friend told me about her Connexions PA so I went to see him. I was sleeping on her floor at the time and I was pregnant. I needed help because my manager at work wanted me to leave and I needed that job to support my baby.My PA got me an appointment with Face2Face so that I could get some counselling about the pregnancy. He told me that I would have to get a letter from my parents so that I could get accommodation as homeless. They had to say that they wouldn't house me and the baby, but I hadn't told them about the pregnancy. In the end, I decided to have an abortion. I'm back home with my parents and they are pressurising me to get a job. My boyfriend is still upset about the termination. I'm glad I have my PA to talk to. - KF, Oxford
I first used Connexions when I was homeless. My personal adviser helped me to get my benefits and housing. They were always phoning me to check I was OK and now I am on a hairdressing training course and living in my own flat. I didn't have anyone else to help me but Connexions. Make contact with every possible type of organisation, homelessness service, doctors surgeries. If you're on your own, it's easy to think I guess I'll go get p****d because no one gives a sh*t. - One who knows
How has Connexions helped you? Let us know by emailing connexions@spired.com.