Helplines
akt
akt is a charity which supports LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 who are facing or experiencing homeless, or living in a hostile environment.
Speak to a housing advisor on the akt live chat or email gethelp@akt.org.uk
Open 10 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
Find out more on the akt website.
Galop
Galop is a charity that offers a free, confidential helpline for LGBTQ+ people who are victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, conversion therapies, forced marriage and other forms of abuse.
Call 0800 999 5428 free or email help@galop.org.uk
Open 10 am to 8pm, Monday to Thursday and 10 am to 4pm on Friday.
Find out more on the Galop website.
LGBT+ Cymru
The LGBT+ Cymru Helpline offers advice, support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities living in Wales.
Call 0800 917 9996 for free or email info@lgbtcymru.org.uk for more support.
Open every Monday, 7pm to 9pm.
Find out more on the LGBT+ Cymru website.
LGBT foundation
The LGBT foundation is a national charity that offers advice, support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.
Call 0345 330 3030 for free or email helpline@lgbt.foundation for more information.
Open 9 am to 8.30 pm, Monday to Friday or 10 am to 5.30pm on Weekends.
Find out more from the LGBT foundation website.
LGBT+ Helpline Scotland
The LGBT+ Helpline Scotland offers a confidential helpline that provides support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans communities in Scotland.
Call 0800 464 7000 for free or email helpline@lgbthealth.org.uk
Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12 pm to 9 pm. Sunday, 1 pm to 6 pm.
BSL support on Thursdays, 6 pm to 9 pm.
Find out more on the LGBT Health website
Mermaids
Mermaids offer a free, confidential phone, text and webchat support for transgender, gender-diverse and nonbinary people.
Call 0808 801 0400 or start a webchat (open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 9 pm).
Text 'MERMAIDS' to 85258 for a 24/7 text service.
Find out more on the Mermaids website.
MindLine Trans+
MindLine Trans+ is a confidential mental health support helpline for people who identify as transgender, agender, gender fluid or non-binary.
Call 0300 330 5468 for free.
Open 8pm to 11pm on Friday.
Find out more on the MindLine Trans+ website.
Switchboard
Switchboard is a LGBT+ helpline which offers support and information for mental health, sexuality, gender identity and sexual health.
Call 0300 330 0630 for free, email chris@switchboard.lgbt or use the switchboard webchat service.
Open 10am to 10pm, every day.
Find out more from theSwitchboard website.
Services
Gendered Intelligence
Gendered Intelligence is a trans-led and trans-involving charity that offers support to young people, families, parents, and carers, as well as organisations and professionals who wish to be more inclusive of trans, non-binary and gender questioning people in their settings.
Find out more on the Gendered Intelligence website, or access support services for trans people, for family of trans people or for professionals and organisations.
Hub of Hope
The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database. It brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place for the first time.
Find support that is right for you on the Hub of Hope website.
LGBT Hero
LGBT Hero is a charity which provides information, advice and support for LGBTQ+ people.
Join the LGBT hero forums, which provide a safe and non-judgemental space for people to talk about their issues and life experience.
Find out more on the LGBT hero website.
MindOut
MindOut is a mental health service run by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ) people. MindOut offer services for LGBTQ people aged 18+ such as online support, counselling, peer support groups, telephone befriending and resources.
Contact MindOut on 0300 7729855 or at info@mindout.org.uk to access telephone befriending services, or access the free online messaging service run for and by LGTBQ people.
Find out more on the MindOut website.
Pink Therapy
Pink Therapy offers a directory of qualified LGBTQIA+ friendly therapists and counsellors that provide trusted, non-judgmental services for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, asexual, intersex and anyone who identifies as gender, sex or relationship diverse.
Find out more on the Pink Therapy website.
Stonewall
Stonewall campaigns for the equality of lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people. Stonewall provide valuable insights, resources and information about LGBTQ+ inclusion, whether that is in the workplace, education, and in society.
Find out more on the Stonewall website.
Toolkits and guides
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project offers several resources supporting the mental health of LGBTQ+ young people, including self-care guides and articles regarding mental wellness.
Find out more on The Trevor Project website.