LGBTQ+ Resources — United Kingdom

Helplines

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline: 0800 0119 100. Confidential support, open daily 10am-10pm. switchboard.lgbt
LGBT Foundation Helpline: 0345 3 30 30 30. Support and information. lgbt.foundation
Samaritans: 116 123 (24/7). For anyone in emotional distress. samaritans.org
Childline: 0800 1111. For anyone under 19. childline.org.uk
Mermaids: 0808 801 0400. Support for trans, non-binary, and gender-questioning youth and their families. mermaidsuk.org.uk
Gendered Intelligence: Support for young trans people. genderedintelligence.co.uk

Stonewall: LGBTQ+ rights organization. Info and resources on legal rights. stonewall.org.uk
LGBT Foundation Legal Advice: Free legal advice clinics. lgbt.foundation
Galop: LGBTQ+ anti-abuse charity. Support for hate crime, domestic abuse, and sexual violence. galop.org.uk
Mermaids Legal: Support and advice for trans youth and families navigating legal processes. mermaidsuk.org.uk

akt (Albert Kennedy Trust): Housing and support for LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 facing homelessness. akt.org.uk
Stonewall Housing: Housing advice and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people of all ages. stonewallhousing.org
Shelter: Emergency housing advice. shelter.org.uk

56 Dean Street (London): Sexual health and HIV services. dean.st
CliniQ (London): Trans-led sexual health and wellbeing service. cliniq.org.uk
LGBT Foundation Sexual Health: Testing, PrEP, and support. lgbt.foundation
Terrence Higgins Trust: HIV and sexual health charity. tht.org.uk
Gender Identity Clinics (GIC): NHS gender identity services. Long wait times; private options include GenderGP and GenderCare.

Stonewall: National LGBTQ+ rights charity. stonewall.org.uk
LGBT Foundation: Greater Manchester-based national charity. lgbt.foundation
London LGBTQ+ Community Centre: Space and events in central London. londonlgbtqcentre.org
UK Black Pride: Europe's largest celebration for LGBTQ+ people of colour. ukblackpride.org.uk
Gendered Intelligence: Support and community for trans youth. genderedintelligence.co.uk
Mermaids: Support for trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse young people and families. mermaidsuk.org.uk