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Caledonia Youth

5 Castle Terrace
EDINBURGH
EH1 2DP

Tel: 0131 229 1402
Fax: 0131 221 1486
Web: www.caledoniayouth.org

Centres:
Tel (Aberdeen): 01224 658773
Tel (Edinburgh):0131 229 3596
Tel (Falkirk): 01324 617161

The service is specifically geared to young people up to the age of 25, who wishes advice, information and support on any aspect of sex, contraception and relationships.

They provide the following clinical services, provided on an open access basis:

  • Condoms.
  • Contraception.
  • Emergency contraception (the morning after pill).
  • Pregnancy Testing.
  • Referral for termination of pregnancy.
  • Infection Advice.
  • Chlamydia Testing.

They also provide counselling services.Their counsellors are experienced in helping people with making decisions, worries about unplanned pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, feeling good about their sexual health, and problems with relationships of all kinds.

Depending on the centre, different education services are also available. Please see the website for more information.

Checked: 9 Nov 2009

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