Support for LGBTQ+

If someone is in immediate danger

Call 999 immediately.

For urgent mental health support, contact NHS 111, SHOUT (text 85258), or Samaritans (116 123).

If you’re struggling today

• Samaritans – Call 116 123 (24/7)
• SHOUT – Text 85258 (24/7)
• National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK – CAll 0800 587 0800 (6PM-Midnight)
• CALM – Call 0800 58 58 58 (24/7)

Emotional Support

• LGBT Foundation Helpline – Call 0345 3 30 30 30 (Mon-Fri 9AM-6PM)
• MindOut LGBTQ+ Helpline – Online chat (Mon-Wed 3PM-5PM)
• Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline – Call 0800 0119 100 (Mon-Sun 10AM-10PM)

Gender Identity

• Mermaids – Call 0808 801 0400 (Mon & Wed: 10:30AM – 6PM, Tues & Thurs: 1PM – 8:30PM)

Abuse & Violence

• Galop – Call 0800 999 5428 (Mon – Tues 9:15AM to 8PM, Wed – Fri 9:15AM to 4:30PM)
• Respect Men’s Advice Line – Call 0808 8010327 (Mon–Fri: 10AM–5PM)
• The Men Standing Up Helpline – Call 0300 303 0167 (Mon–Fri: 9 AM–4:30 PM)
• SurvivorsUK
• 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line – Call 0808 500 2222 (24/7)
• The Survivors Trust – Call 0808 801 0818 Monday – Thursday: 10AM-12.30PM, 1.30PM-3PMm & 6PM-8PM Friday: 10AM – 12.30PM & 1.30PM – 3pm Saturday: 10AM – 12.30PM Sunday: 6PM – 8PM Bank holidays: 10AM – 12.30PM)
• Revenge Porn Helpline – Call 0345 6000 459 (Mon–Thu: 10AM–4PM)

Sexual Health

• THT Direct – Call 0808 802 1221 (Mon-Fri 10AM to 6PM) Online chat (Mon- Fri 10AM to 6PM)