Services for young people

Life Issues: Services for young people in Derbyshire


The centres below all provide a range of services for young people between 12 and 25 years. 


They will give you information and support on health issues such as sexual health, teenage pregnancy, drugs, and general health, and may also provide information about benefits, education, leisure, bus times, housing, careers, relationships etc. They may be able to provide free contraception (or advice on where to obtain it), pregnancy testing and counselling services.


The Space 
 12 The Spot, Osmaston Road, Derby 
01332 364445
Open: Mon-Fri 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday 11:00am - 4:00pm 


The Place (Osmaston/Allenton)
38 Mortimer St, Derby
01332 342393/717975
Open: Monday 2:30pm - 17:30pm


Youth Information Shop
12-14 West Street, Swadlincote
01283 217666
Open: Monday-Friday 
Ring for times


Unit 10
2 Corporation Street, Chesterfield
01246 236080
Open: Mon-Fri 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Saturday 1:00pm-4:00pm


The Drop Inn
65D King Street, Belper 
01773 822273
Open: Mon-Thur 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Central Youth
15 Central Square, Stockport
0161 480 9600
Drop in Monday-Friday
Health clinic: Mon 3-5pm, Wed 6-8pm, Thurs 5-7pm, Sat 10-12 noon


Clay Cross Young People's Health Project
The youth suite, Clay Cross
Free confidential advice offered on any issue that concerns you.
01246 860010
Open Wednesday mornings.


High Peak Young People's Health Project
Support & information for young people in Buxton, Whaley Bridge, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Chinley and New Mills 
01298 79643
Open Saturday 12-2pm


Buxton for Youth
11 Market Street, Buxton 
01298 22241

Glossop Clinic
George Street, Glossop
01457 728860
Young people's drop in service Thursday 3:15 - 4:30pm 


Their services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. This means your visit will not be discussed with anyone (including your GP or family) without your permission, unless the centre staff have reason to believe that you or others are in serious danger.


Please note that times listed are subject to change, so it's best to ring first to check opening hours and what's on offer (some will only offer certain services at certain times).