the lowdown - supporting young people

Our information & advice service

The lowdown provides free and confidential services for 12 – 25 year olds and for individuals concerned with the well-being of young people. We hold a wide range of local and national information within our reference library and can get any information you need, including on-line search. You can take away leaflets, articles and information packs. We run monthly awareness campaigns on issues affecting young people.

How to access


You can drop-in, make an appointment or have someone make an appointment on your behalf. However you choose to access us, we will always give you the best support we can, whichever of the following ways you choose to receive it:

In person:

For one-off, crisis or ongoing support.

Telephone helpline:

Ring our helpline on 01604 622223 during our opening times. (out-of-hours answering machine service)

email:

info@thelowdown.info

How information & advice can help


Since opening, the lowdown has supported over 200,000 young people.

Our practical and information support, opens up your options and equips you to make informed choices. Sometimes, receiving the right information will ease the pressure and stress.

"Cuz they made it understandable"

"They were polite, friendly and listened"

"Useful information and a chance to ask questions"


The above comments were made by young people who used our services