Birmingham Brook
What is The Brook? We could say that it's a young people's sexual health charity. We could tell you that our mission is to enable young people to enjoy their sexuality without harm to themselves or others. Will you be impressed to know that last year we gave out 602,055 condoms, 29,721 packets of pills, helped 3,544 young women with emergency contraception and did 4,965 pregnancy tests? We carry out 80 Chlamydia tests a week - one in seven test positive.
We see 100 people a day, six days a week. Under 25s only - no lower age limit. We're completely confidential and absolutely free.
This is what some of the 39,662 young people who visited last year think:-
"I thought the people at the desk would think I was a slag, but they didn't, they were really friendly and helpful"
"I think The Brook is the best place for teenagers to go as we can discuss anything with the staff and we know it will go no further, thanks"
"The bloke I saw at The Brook was really good. He listened to what I had to say first then told me what I could do next. He didn't look down on me or anything"
"I used Brook for an unwanted pregnancy and they were 101% confidential"
Brook in Birmingham is here to listen and not to tell. We never judge. We'll work with you, starting from where you're at. We won't tell you what to do. We will give you lots of information - then you decide what you want.
What does Brook offer?
All methods of contraception
Emergency contraception
Condoms
Pregnancy testing
Pregnancy counselling
Termination referral
Chlamydia testing and treatment
STI testing and treatment (Mondays only)
General counselling
Download Brook's information card (PDF) for more information.
Brook are open Monday 10am to 7pm, Tuesday - Friday 11am to 7pm, and Saturday 10am to 5pm. Brook are located at 59-65 John Bright Street, Birmingham, B1 1BL (map).
For more information about Birmingham Brook, visit the Brook Website.
