Support for young people

In Haringey we want to enable young people:

  • feel safe
  • develop fully as individuals
  • contribute as valued members of our community

See what support is available to young people aged between 11 and 19 (up to 25 years old where there is a specific additional need or disability).

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Local services

Sexual health

Visit our sexual health pages for information on:

  • local sexual health clinics
  • pregnancy tests and screenings
  • contraception
  • sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment
  • LGBT+ sexual health
  • abortion care

Mental health

See what services are available in Haringey to support young people’s mental health.

Early help

We aim to take action as early as possible when problems are identified within a family and young people are at risk. 

We provide a range of services for young people, including:

  • youth service – for young people aged 10 to 19 and up to 25 with a disability
  • youth justice – for young people aged 10 to 18 who are at risk of, or involved in offending behaviour
  • Haringey Community Gold – a partnership that we have with local community and voluntary organisations to engage with the local youth

Find out more on our early help pages.

Preparing for adulthood (for young people with special educational needs – SEND)

We provide support for young individuals with SEND aged 14 to 25 as they become adults. Visit our preparing for adulthood page for more information.

Support for young carers

Young carers are children and young people aged 5 to 18, who help to care for someone in their family who suffers from mental illness, physical illness, disability or drug and/or alcohol abuse.

See our young carers page to see what support is available to them.

School nursing service

The service supports children and young people from 4 to 19 years attending mainstream schools and other educational settings in Haringey. The aim is to ensure that each child and young person achieves their full educational potential. 

Read more on the school nursing service on the Whittington Health NHS Trust website.

Youth justice

Support for children aged 10 to 18 who are at risk of, or involved in offending behaviour. 

Find out more about the Haringey youth justice service and how to contact the team. 

Haringey's Career Ambition

Our Haringey's Career Ambition pages have information and guides on higher education, work and apprenticeships, making choices and more. 

Library events and activities

Check out the events and activities for young people taking place in our libraries

Employment and skills support

Help finding work in Haringey

Visit the Haringey Works website for jobs, apprenticeships and training opportunities.

Free education for adults

Visit the Haringey Learns website for adult courses, English for speakers of other languages and digital skills.

Other support

Online safety

Top tips for 11 to 19 year olds on how to protect their reputation and stay safe online.

Find resources for 11 to 19 year olds on the Safer Internet Centre website

Bullying 

Being bullied? Feeling worried or unsafe? Whatever you're going through, you are not alone, and support is available.

Read more on the bullying, abuse and safety page on the Childline website

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Our youth hubs

Rising Green Youth Hub

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Located in Wood Green, this hub is a place where our young people can relax, socialise, enjoy themselves and learn.

Address: Unit 2, Lymington Avenue, Wood Green, N22 6JA 

Opening times:

  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 12.30pm to 8.30pm
  • Tuesday and Thursday, 9am to 5pm

Find out more – Rising Green Youth Hub

Bruce Grove Youth Space

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Located in Tottenham, the hub offers a wide range of activities, from sports to activities for girls, new experiences, learning opportunities, all while promoting inclusion of young people with SEND.

Address: 10 Bruce Grove, Tottenham, London N17 6RA

Opening times:

  • Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 1pm to 9pm

Find out more – Youth Space

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