LGBTQ+

 Help & Support Contacts:

Albert Kennedy Trust

Web: akt.org.uk

This trust works to support LGBTQ people aged 16-25 who may be homeless or living in a hostile environment.

Being Gay is OK

Web: bgiok.org.uk

This organisation provides advice and information for LGBTQ+ people under 25. 

Bi Cymru/Wales

Web: bicymru.org.uk

This is a network for people in Wales who are bisexual or feel that they might be bisexual.

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Web: bacp.co.uk

This is the professional body for talking therapy and counselling. The BACP also provides information and a list of accredited therapists in your area.

Broken Rainbow

Web: 0300 999 5428

Web: brokenrainbow.org.uk

This organisation runs a national domestic violence helpline to provide confidential support to all members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as for their friends, family, and agencies who may be supporting them.

Brook

Web: brook.org.uk

This organisation provides wellbeing and sexual health information and support for young people. 

Consortium

Web: consortium.lgbt/member-directory

This is a well-known directory of services and groups for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (FFLAG)

Web: fflag.org.uk

FFLAG is a well-known charity that offers support to family and friends of those who identify as LGBTQ+.

FRANK

Tel: 0300 123 6600

Web: talktofrank.com

FRANK is a well-known confidential advice and information service on matters that relate to about drugs, their effects, and the law.

Galop

Tel: 0207 704 2040 (London) - 0800 999 5428 (National)

Web: galop.org.uk

Galop is a well-known organisation that offers supports to LGBTQ+ people who may have experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse.

Gender Identity Research & Education Society (GIRES)

Web: gires.org.uk

This society works to improve the lives of trans, gender non-binary, and gender non-conforming people etc.

Gendered Intelligence

Web: genderedintelligence.co.uk

This charity supports young trans people aged under 25 years old. They also offer information and support to parents and carers.

General Medical Council (GMC)

Web: gmc-uk.org

The GMC works to protect patients and support doctors. This resource also contains a register of licensed doctor’s across the UK.

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT)

Web: nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-psychological-therapies-service

This resource contains information about local NHS therapy and counselling services.

LGBT Foundation

Tel: 0345 3 30 30 30

Web: lgbt.foundation

This is a well-known organisation for LGBTQ+ people, offering advice, support, and information.

London Friend

Web: londonfriend.org.uk

London Friend offers a variety of services across London to support LGBTQ+ people with different health and wellbeing matters. They also offer support groups and counselling services.

Mermaids

Tel: 0808 801 0400

Web: mermaidsuk.org.uk

Mermaids is a well-known support service for gender-diverse people aged 19 years old and under. They also offer support to families and carers, as well as a helpline and webchat function. 

MindLine Trans+

Tel: 0300 330 5468

Web: bristolmind.org.uk/help-and-counselling/mindline-transplus/
This is a FREE, confidential listening service for those who may identify as trans or non-binary. Thay also offer support to family and friends.

Pink Therapy

Web: pinktherapy.com

This is a well-known online directory of qualified therapists who identify as or are understanding of LGBTQ+ identities and related matters.

Samaritans

Freephone: 116 123

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Freepost: RSRB-KKBY-CYJK - PO Box 90 90 Stirling FK8 2SA

Web: samaritans.org

The Samaritans is a well-known organisation that offers support on a variety of matters.

Stonewall

Tel: 08000 50 20 20

Web: stonewall.org.uk

This is a well-known information and advice organisation for LGBTQ+ people.

Stonewall Housing

Tel: 020 7359 5767

Web: stonewallhousing.org

This is a well-known specialist housing advice service for LGBTQ+ people.

Switchboard

Tel: 0300 330 0630

Web: switchboard.lgbt

This is a well-known listening, information and support service for LGBTQ+ people.

Terrence Higgins Trust

Tel: 0808 802 1221

Web: tht.org.uk

This trust provides support for LGBTQ+ people who may be worried about their sexual health. This trust also have a listening service.

Unity Group Wales

Web: unityproject.org.uk

This group supports LGBTQ+ people across Wales.

Are you struggling with your mental health? Feeling failed by a health or government service? Need an advocate? A volunteering placement? Something else? We’ve got you covered with our Support Directory - a comprehensive contact list for anything you may need or may be battling with (U.K only). 

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