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.
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