Sources of Helpline Support

Sources of helpline support include:

Samaritans:

24 hour helpline support for those experiencing distress, despair and/or suicidal feelings.

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

116 123 (free from any phone)

Switchboard

Switchboard – the LGBT+ helpline – a place for calm words when you need them most. Open 10:00-22:00 every day. Support by phone, message or email.

https://switchboard.lgbt/

0300 330 0630

Mind: LGBTIQ+ mental health section

Gives information about mental health support for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer or questioning (LGBTIQ+).

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/lgbtiqplus-mental-health/useful-contacts/

Helpline and Email Advice at the LGBT Foundation

https://lgbt.foundation/helpline

LGBT Health

https://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/services-support/helpline/

SupportU: Lesbian and Gay Helpline and Support

Check out the drop down menu items for more information on what the site offers.

https://www.supportu.org.uk/

Help – Queer Futures

http://www.queerfutures.co.uk/help/

You can also contact your GP who should be able to give you details of local talking therapy services, or in an emergency go to your local A&E.

Conversion Therapy Helpline

For the support of victims of Conversion Practices.

0800 130 3335