YHS — Youth Health Services
The Youth Health Service is a free HSE sexual health service for young people aged 23 years and under (First year in Secondary School-entry Point).
Established in 2004, the YHS provides health information, supports and services for young people based on their needs and using referral pathways to other services where required. Parental consent required for those under 17 years, staff will support the young person in getting parental consent if needed.
The YHS provides a broad range of services including:
General advice & support in relation to Sexual Health
STI screening/clinic
Contraceptive clinic
Unplanned pregnancy support and counselling
Post abortion medical checks & counselling
One to one youth work support
Drug and alcohol support & counselling
Counselling for sexual health issues, sexuality, relationships and other related concerns to support young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
YHS Services
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One to One Youth Work support for young people in relation to Sexual Health Education and Information.
Group sessions with formal/informal education settings, Community groups. Participation in community events & conferences
Mon - Wed 9am-5pm
Thurs 9am-8pm
Fri 9am to 2pm
Contact Details YHS Admin Team
021 4937250 and yhs@hse.ie -
Crisis Pregnancy and Post Termination Counselling (with partners where needed), information and signposting to other specialist organisations and support services
Group sessions with formal/informal education settings, Community groups. Participation in community events & conferences.
Contact Details YHS Admin Team
021 4937250 and yhs@hse.ie -
Free pregnancy testing, information ad support for unplanned pregnancy.
Contact Details YHS Admin Team
021 4937250 and yhs@hse.ie -
Brief Interventions in relation to drug & alcohol misuse for young people. Support, Assessment, Counselling and onward referral to appropriate treatment services.
Tuesdays 9am - 1pm
Contact Details YHS Admin Team
021 4937250 and yhs@hse.ie -
2 clinics per week. Free. Information and advice for all contraceptive needs- including Short Acting, Long Acting and Emergency Contraception. Free Contraceptive Scheme for 17- 23 years.
Wed 2pm - 4pm and Thurs 10am - 12pm
Contact Details YHS Admin Team
021 4937250 and yhs@hse.ie -
2 clinics per week. Free STI Screen, follow up and Medication for treatment. Sexual Health Advice
Tues 2pm - 5pm
Fri 9am - 12pm
Contact Details YHS Admin Team
021 4937250 and yhs@hse.ie -
Availability and supply of relevant resources in relation to Sexual Health, Mental Health, Parenting Support for those young people enagaged with the service.
Distribution of free condoms to young people engaged with the service.
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Engagement with a variety of community organisations, formal/informal education settings, groups to best support the need of the young person.
Contact Details
Phone: 021 493 7250
Email: yhs@hse.ie
Address: Penrose House, Penrose Quay, Cork. T23 V38E
The YHS is located at the end of Penrose Quay (towards the train station). Cross the bridge at the bus station and turn right and Penrose House is the last building on the left. We are the first door on the right upon entry to Penrose House.
Service Hours
Mon: 9am-4.30pm
Tues: 9am-5pm
Wed: 9am-4.30pm
Thurs: 9am-8.30pm
Fri: 9am-3pm
Please note the opening times of the various services/clinics differ, contact a member of the team to get more information or to arrange an appointment.