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Papyrus: Sad News about the Closure of a Vital Helpline Service

You might have heard the sad news that Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide and HopeLine24/7 have closed down. If you relied on them or are feeling worried about where to turn now, we understand. It’s totally normal to feel unsettled, but please remember you are not alone. Meic is here, but if you need urgent […]
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(CLOSED) Your Opinion Matters! Help Us Improve the Meic Website

Want a chance of winning a £50 voucher and help make Meic even better? We’re looking for your feedback on our website! The Meic service is all about giving you a voice and listening to your opinions. We’re always looking to improve and provide the best possible support and information for young people in Wales. […]
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WhatsApp Us! A New Way To Reach Out To Meic

Meic has added to the ways you can reach out and contact us. You can now WhatsApp message as well as phone, text and online chat. Meic is the information, advice and advocacy service for children and young people up to 25 years old in Wales. WhatsApp or call us on 080 880 23456 or […]
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New To Meic? A Guide to Information, Advice and Advocacy 

Are you new to our helpline and unsure what we’re all about? Now that we’ve launched our WhatsApp messenger service this is the perfect time for us to share our Meic guide and how we can help. What is Meic?  Meic is a shortened version of the Welsh word for ‘microphone’ (meicroffon). It symbolises us […]
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How Meic Can Help You Own Your Rights!

Ever feel like it’s a struggle to be listened to, heard, taken seriously or understood? You have rights, and Meic is here to help you understand them. Is it difficult to find the right words and opportunities for you to express yourself? We’re here to give you the information and support you need to reach […]
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What is Confidentiality?

Meic is a confidential service. Let’s talk about exactly what that means.  What does confidentiality mean? Confidentiality means that we won’t tell anyone else what you’ve said.  It’s important that you can talk about what’s going on in your life, knowing it won’t be passed on to anyone else. Meic advisers understand this and are […]
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Here For You Over Christmas and New Year

Lots of people look forward to Christmas. Seeing family, eating lots, playing games, giving presents. But this time of year can also be difficult for many as it can amplify the things that make us sad or angry. Families feeling they have to spend time together can often bring on arguments. You could have lost […]
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Meic: Over 10 Years of Information, Advice and Advocacy

Did you know that the Meic service has been running for over 10 years now, giving free information, advice and advocacy to children and young people across Wales? We’re launching a new video to share the free and confidential support that Meic offers. The new #Meic10 video follows the journey of a young person through […]
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What is Advocacy and How Can Meic Help?

Have you ever needed to speak to someone about something but you’re not sure how to get your point across properly, or you don’t feel comfortable talking to them? There’s a thing called advocacy where someone can speak on your behalf to help you get your point across. This is something that Meic can offer. […]
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How Can Meic Give Advice?

When times get tough, you can turn to Meic for advice to help figure out what is right for you. The Meic helpline has been helping the children and young people of Wales for over 10 years. What is advice? If you’re not sure what to do in a difficult situation, it can often be […]
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How Can Meic Help Provide Information?

With so much information available both online and offline, it can be hard to know where to look for what you need. Meic is here to help you find the information you need whenever you need it. What is information and why is it important? Information can come in lots of different forms like written […]
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A Right To Advocacy! What’s That?

Have you ever heard the word advocacy? You don’t hear it very often in day to day life, but it’s important to every child and young person. ‘Advocacy’ is something that is there to help you when you need it. So to understand what advocacy is properly, you need to know about your rights. Did […]
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