Young people aged up to 18 years old in Sevenoaks District now have their own information line to help them find about events, places to go and advice specific to people of this age group.

Sevenoaks District Council launched 'Youthline' on 12 December. The service is available by calling 01732 227137 Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. An answerphone operates at all other times.

Youthline can answer questions on:

What's going on in the District
Places to go and hang out
How to get involved in a variety of local and national projects
Getting career advice

It also offers advice about who is the best person to call for more serious problems including:

Drugs and alcohol misuse
Sex and relationships
Pregnancy
Bullying
Homelessness
Abuse

The Youthline database is also available on the Council's website www.sevenoaks.gov.uk in the 'Council Publications' section or via a link in the 'Young People' section.

Youthline has been developed as part of the new Young People's Action Plan also launched today. It has evolved as a result of talking to young people all over the District, finding out how much information is available to them and the type of information they would like to access.

Daniel Whitmarsh
Communication and Consultation Manager
Telephone 01732 227414
email daniel.whitmarsh@sevenoaks.gov.uk