Links

Here are some useful services and resources we reccommend for support on a range of issues

NSPCC Childline

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

London Friend - Antidote

 

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

 

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 - Sexual Health

 

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

 

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

 

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