Helplines
Samaritans
Call 116 123 to talk to a trained volunteer if you are struggling to cope with your mental health and need support.
Find out more from the Samaritans 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 the Switchboard 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.
The 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.
Terrence Higgins Trust
Terrence Higgins Trust is a HIV and sexual health charity that offers a free, confidential helpline which provides support, advice and information about sexual health and HIV.
Call 0808 802 1221 for free or email info@tht.org.uk
Open 10 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday.
Find out more on the Terrence Higgins Trust 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.
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.
Services
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's 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.
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.