Important information - Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Unfortunately TAZ Clinic is closed and is likely to remain closed for the next few weeks.

We're still able to provide contraception (such as the pill) and other help from our main Sexual Health Clinic (GUM) in St. Helens Hospital but please call our main sexual health clinic helpline first, on 01744 646473 to see how we can help you while our services are limited - check the opening times here.

**We don't want you to worry that we'll tell you off if you've broken the lockdown rules - we're only here to help you get the help and support you need**

Please stay at home if you have Coronavirus symptoms. For up to date information about this go to NHS online.

If you need emergency contraception (morning after pill), you can either call the number above or check here to see which Pharmacy is closest to you. It's free at all of the places on the list.

We know that this is a stressful and anxious time, so if you would like somebody to talk to, or just need some ways of feeling a bit better, try the links below:

Kooth - Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people

Apps for wellbeing and mental health

We really hope you're all safe and well, and we're looking forward to being open again...we'll let you know as soon as we are.

Got questions or need advice? Ask us at taz@sthk.nhs.uk and one of the TAZ Outreach Team (Tom, Jackie, Hannah and Cathryn) will get back to you as soon as possible.

Our opening times:

Monday to Thursday: Currently closed

Friday: Currently closed

Saturday: Currently closed

If you need Emergency Contraception when clinics are closed:

Find another clinic here.

Find a local chemist here.

Need to find us?

See our address at the bottom of the page

The TAZ Outreach Team

Find out about us:  Who we are and what we do

News & Events:

Data protection rules are changing: When you share your personal information with services such as TAZ Outreach Team, you have a right to know why we need this information, what we do with it and how we keep it safe.

The rules that tell us how to do this are changing - check out our Privacy Notice for more information.

• We are Young People Friendly

If you're aged 13 to 19 we can offer you FREE:

• Contraception (contraceptive pill, implant, injection, patch, coil and condoms) and advice about which type is best for you
• Emergency Contraception (the Morning After Pill) to prevent unwanted pregnancy (available for up to 5 days after unprotected sex). If TAZ is closed you can get Free Emergency Contraception from these Chemists
• Pregnancy testing and guidance on your options and next steps if you think you may be pregnant
• Testing for some sexually transmitted infections, including Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, HIV and Syphilis (more info about infections here)
  
• Information, advice and guidance about ANYTHING to do with sexual health, including questions about relationships, puberty, periods, body changes and growing up. There's no such thing as a silly question!

TAZ is a confidential service.

Got questions? Ask us taz@sthelens.gov.uk