LGBTQ+ support

For the LGBTQ+ community, we have compiled a collection of resources to look through whilst you are waiting for a conversation to start.

Albert Kennedy Trust

For: Young people aged 16-25 who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment | Support young people into safe homes and employment, education or training | Self or other referral form | Online advice hub.
Ditch the Label - hate crime support

For: All ages | Online resource | A resource for information and support regarding hate crime and how to go about reporting it.
Each

For: Young people under 18 | Website | Informative & Support | Educational Action Challenging Homophobia (Each) offers a free helpline for young people experiencing homophobic, biphobic or transphobic bullying or harassment.
Galop

For: All ages | Online resource | Helpline | Support for LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence | National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline runs a trans-specific service, staffed by trans members of the team.
Gender fluid and non-binary support

For: All ages | Online resource | Information and support from the LGBT Foundation for those who identify as non-binary or gender fluid.
Mermaids

For: Under 20s and families | Website | Telephone and webchat support (9am-9pm, Mon-Fri) | Support for transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children and young people, their families and professionals involved in their care.
Questioning - support for teens

For: Young people | Book | Two free chapters from 'Queer Up: An uplifting guide to LGBTQ+ love, life and mental health' by Alexis Caught (Walker Books) for queer and questioning teens.
Support on coming out

For: All Ages | Information | Webpage | Stonewall's webpage for advice and support on coming out.
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline

For: All ages | Helpline | Confidential telephone support (10am-10pm), and free instant messaging (from 4pm) and email support, for the LGBT+ community.