Links


Childline is NSPCC's free-to-contact, 24 hour helpline for young persons under the age of 19 for any issues, including those related to safety.
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk/about-us/our-services/childline/
Phone: 0800 1111
Papyrus runs a 24 hour HopeLine dedicated to helping young persons who are struggling with thoughts of taking their own life.
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org
Phone: 0300 102 2470 for HopeLine, or text HOPE to 88247
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Rainbow Mind is a collaborative service between Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest and Mind in Salford, aiming to tackle mental health issues for individuals within the LGBT+ community.
Website: rainbowmind.org
Email: rainbowmind@mindchwf.org.uk
Galop supports LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence. Their team has decades of experience in supporting LGBT+ people who are victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, so-called conversion therapies, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and other forms of abuse.
Website: www.galop.org.uk
Phone: 0800 999 5428 (National Helpline for LGBT+ Victims and Survivors of Abuse and Violence)
Email: help@galop.org.uk
Antidote is the UK’s only LGBT+ run and targeted drug and alcohol support service, run by London Friend.
Website: londonfriend.org.uk/antidote
Phone: 020 7833 1674
Email: antidote@londonfriend.org.uk
akt is the only national charity dedicated to providing support for LGBTQ+ young people who are either at risk of homelessness or currently experiencing it.
Website: akt.org.uk
Phone: 020 7831 6562
Email: contact@akt.org.uk
56 Dean Street are an expert sexual health clinic in London who focus on the needs of the LGBT+ community.
Website: www.dean.st
Phone: 020 3315 5656
Email: chelwest.56.deanstreet@nhs.net
FFLAG provides compassionate guidance and support for families navigating their loved ones’ LGBT+ journeys.
Website: fflag.org.uk
Phone: 0300 688 0368 (Confidential Helpline)
Email: admin@fflag.org.uk
Families Together London is a London-based support group and listening ear for the parents, families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people.
Website: familiestogetherlondon.com
Phone: 0118 9403160, 07951 104 745
Email: mary@familiestogetherlondon.com