Who We Are
Welcome to Young Southwark Sexual Health
We’re Young Southwark Sexual Health (YSSH), a sexual health service for young people between the ages of 14 to 25 in the London Borough of Southwark. We’re here to support young people with their sexual and reproductive health. We provide non-judgemental support and help you to feel confident in your own journey regarding your sexual health and relationships.
We work with young people in schools, universities, youth clubs and in the community to offer drop-in services, promotional event stalls and brief interventions around sexual health, relationships and reproductive health for young people. Our workshops consist of a standard RSE curriculum that includes a wide selection of topics in accordance with government guidelines. This ranges from sessions on healthy relationships and contraception, to consent and online safety.
We work to support young people in minimising risks, partnering with Sexual Health London to provide easy access to STI kits for a swift and easy treatment process.
To refer yourself to our service, send us an email via [email protected] and we'll contact you on ways we can support you with relationships and your sexual health.
Our person-centred approach to supporting you
Need to test for STIs?
You can order a free STI home testing kit from Sexual Health London who will send it in discreet packaging to your chosen address. This means you can collect your samples in a space you are familiar and comfortable with, at a time that works best for you.
Once you’ve got all your samples, you simply pop them back in the box and post it back to them for free, where they will run tests in their lab to confirm your results.
To find out more, as well as to order your test, click here.
What we offer
Free Sexual Health Advice
Not only is sexual health our speciality, but answering your questions doesn't cost you a thing - it is totally free! We want you to be knowledgeable and fully equipped to make smart and safe decisions about your sexual health
One to One Conversations
Young people are exactly that - young people. Beginning the adventure into navigating feelings, relationships, expressing opinions, and exploring the world. We treat our young people how we'd treat anybody; with respect, no judgement, ready to provide support
Relationship and Sex Education
We work in a range of settings across the borough supporting young people, providing relationship and sex education (RSE) to those who need it.
STI Testing
You can get STI screening tests (including HIV tests) from your local sexual health clinic, or online for free from www.shl.uk who will deliver it to your chosen address, meaning you can collect your samples at a time that suits you, in a space of your choosing.
A Safe Space
One of the most important things is that the Young Lambeth Sexual Health service is first and foremost a safe space. We provide advice on relationships and sexual health, but can also help if you need support, and get you the right help if needed.
C-Card
The C-Card (Come Correct) is a pan-London scheme that offers free condoms to those registered to their service. You can register in person with us, or online.
If your organisation works in Lambeth and would like to become a Come Correct outlet for distributing condoms, please send your enquires to [email protected]
Professional Training
We offer a training package for professionals across the London borough of Lambeth providing teaching, support and advice to aid you in better helping young people. To enquire about the training we offer, please contact us at [email protected]
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Individuals have been supported by Turning Point (2023/24)
Locations around England that we deliver support services to
Ratings across 96% of our regulated services.