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2BU-Somerset
Overview:
A youth support service promoting the wellbeing and positive mental health of children and young people who identify as LGBTQ+
Type:
Services: Advice/Information
Advocacy
Befriending/1:1
Counselling
Education
Equal Opportunities/Discrimination
Gender
Mental Health
Self-help/Support Group
Sexual Health
Social Group
Training
Cost:
Free
Who:
For young people:
Regular support groups in Somerset for young people who identify as LGBTQ+
A safe and secure online members area of the 2BU website & links giving advice and support.
1:1 support for young people to meet with a youth worker who specialises in LGBTQ+.
For professionals:
Raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues for young people in Somerset.
Provide training on LGBTQ+ issues for a range of audiences.
Develop and communicate best practice for Somerset services.
For parents:
Access to professional, qualified youth workers.
Enhanced DBS checks.
Signposting and advice.
Contact
Telephone: +44 7799 136 552
Website/s: https://www.2bu-somerset.co.uk/
Opening Time:
Open: 13-18 yrs Wednesdays 6pm-8pm (weekly) 18-24yrs Mondays 6pm-8pm (twice a month)
Location: Somerset
Twitter: https://twitter.com/2busomerset
Action For Elder Abuse
Overview:
This specialist organisation work in Sussex and across the UK to alleviate Elder Abuse. Action For Elder Abuse exclusively work on this issue, giving them unprecedented expertise on preventing the neglect and abuse of older people within the home, in sheltered housing, care homes, hospitals and other settings.
Type:
Services: Confidential services provide information and support to 50+ adults at risk or experiencing neglect
Cost:
Free
Who:
For 50+ adults
Contact
Telephone: 08088088141, 07860052906
Email: helpline@wearehourglass.org
Opening Time:
The helpline and chatbot are available 24/7.
All other services are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Address:
Office 8, Unit 5, Stour Valley Business Centre, Brundon Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7GB.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearehourglass_
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearehourglass
Action on Addiction
Overview:
Residential rehab and community-based addiction treatment (for drugs, alcohol, gambling and other behaviours) for those 16+.
Type:
You, or your friends and family, can access free and confidential advice on drug, alcohol and mental health problems via Action on Addiction's email, phone line or web chat services.
They do not work with referral agents and provide the following services:
- Addiction programme using an interpersonal group therapy treatment model at residential houses in Wiltshire. They also offer a 4-7 day recovery programme for adults 18+ who are in abstinence-based recovery from addiction
- Community programmes in Liverpool, Essex, and Wiltshire.
- Recovery management and aftercare support in various locations (Wiltshire, Chelsea, Liverpool, Braintree & Wickford)
- M-PACT (Moving Parents and Children Together) family support programme comprising of ten sessions
- Detoxification
Cost:
£17k over 6 week programme for the residential programme in Wiltshire
– Family 4-day programme £500 total
– community programmes differ per area, council funding can be obtained.
Who:
For friends and family and adults looking for residential rehab or community-based programmes for addictions.
Contact
Telephone: 0300 330 0659
Email: AOA@actiononaddiction.org.uk
Website/s: https://actiononaddiction.org.uk/
Opening Time: Opening Times: Web Chat: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, M-F (closed on Bank Holidays) Location: Physical Address: Wiltshire, Liverpool, Essex, London
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ActionAddiction/
Adfam
Overview:
Adfam empowers family members and carers, supports frontline workers and influences decision-makers to stop drug and alcohol use threatening and destroying family relationships and wellbeing.
Type:
Services:
- ADFAM@HOME: 6 Remote one-on-one support or counselling sessions via Zoom/telephone. Apply to the waiting list on their website (6-week wait on average)
- Family therapy
- Blog/forums
- Bereavement & domestic violence support & information
- Tons of helpful information and resources, guides and videos on their website for families and professionals
- Use their database to search for online support groups, helplines, and local support
Cost:
Free
Who:
For family members and carers of people with drug & alcohol issues. Also a good resource for frontline workers and professionals who work with this group.
Contact
Telephone: 020 3817 9410 (this is not a helpline)
Email: admin@adfam.org.uk
Website/s: https://adfam.org.uk/
https://adfam.org.uk/help-for-families/finding-support/request-support
Opening Time: Location: Virtual & Physical Address: Several locations based on your postcode
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdfamUK
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdfamUK/
Admiral Nurses
Overview:
Admiral Nurses, run by charity Dementia UK, are specialist dementia nurses who help families live more positively with Dementia. Teams of Admiral Nurses work in the community, as well as in hospitals, hospices and care homes, to empower those living with the condition.
Type:
Services: Diagnosis and specialist support, Understanding changes in dementia, Health issues and advice, Living with dementia, Family and carer support, Legal financial information
Cost:
Free
Who:
For older people with dementia who are registered with a Brighton and Hove CCG. They must be referred to Admiral Nurses by a healthcare professional. Elsewhere, the West Sussex Admiral Nurse Service with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust can be accessed if a dementia sufferer is registered with a GP in the Crawley CCG or Horsham and Mid Sussex CCG. They can be referred to the service via their GP with permission from their carer.
Contact
Telephone: 0800 888 6678
Email: helpline@dementiauk.org
Website/s: https://www.dementiauk.org
Opening Time:
"Monday to Friday: 9am to 9pm.
Appointments are free and confidential and available between
Monday and Friday, from 9am to 4pm.
Saturday to Sunday: 9am to 5pm
Open Bank Holidays, except 25th December"
Location:
London
"Dementia UK, 7th Floor One Aldgate London EC3N 1RE"
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dementiauk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DementiaUK/
African Rainbow Family
Overview:
A charity that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) people of African heritage and the wider Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic groups.
Type:
Services: Advice/Information; Advocacy; Befriending/1:1; Campaigning/Activism; Counselling; Domestic Abus; Drop-in Service; Education; Employment; Equal Opportunities/Discrimination; Immigration; Infrastructure/Community Development; Mental Health; Self-help/Support Group; Social Group; Training; Volunteering
Cost:
Free
Who:
All LGBT+ Communities
Bisexual Men
Bisexual Women
Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicities
Gay Men
Targeting people of African heritage and the wider Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic Groups
Intersex/Variations in Sex Characteristics (VSC)
Lesbians/Gay Women
Men
Women
Contact
Telephone: 07711 285567
Website/s: https://africanrainbowfamily.org
Opening Time:
Open: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday
(Various depends on location)
Location: UK wide
Manchester: The Monastery, 89 Gorton Lane, Manchester M12 5WF
Leeds: Yorkshire MESMAC, 22-23 Blayds Yard, Leeds LS1 4AD
London: The Outside Project, Unit 1, 52 Lant Street, SE1 1RB
Birmingham: Windmill Community Centre, Messenger Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 3DX
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AfricanRainbow1/
Age UK East Sussex
Overview:
The main county-wide charity supporting older people in East Sussex. Their vision is that East Sussex is a great place to grow older. They are independent, locally-focused and led by the needs and aspirations of those in later life.
Type:
Services: Information and Advice, Community Response Team (Companionship), Social Prescribes (with GPs and carers), Veterans, Healthy Living Groups & Clubs, Macmillan Home Suport (living with cancer), House Clearance and De-Clutter, Faraday House Information (business centre), Scams Prevention Programme, Coronavirus Information, Take Home and Settle (after hospital visits), Isabel Blackman Centre (leisure and wellbeing venue)
Cost:
Free
Who:
50+ adults (Women, Men, Veterans, Living with Cancer)
Contact
Telephone: 01273 476704, 0800 678 1602
Opening Time:
Telephone line open 9:30am-4pm
Location:
East Sussex,
Faraday House, 1 Faraday Close, Eastbourne, BN22 9BH
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgeUKESussex
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ageukeastsussex
Age UK West Sussex Brighton and Hove
Overview:
Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove offers lots of services for older people, their families & their carers. Free and confidential information and advice service for people over 50, their families and carers.
Type:
Services: Gardenning service, Help at Home, Support at Home after Hospital, Crisis Care, Social clubs and activities, Telephone Befriending, Doorstep deliveries, Dementia support, Emergency Welfare and Safety Support, Wellbeing support,
Social Prescribing, IT drop in centres
Cost:
Free
Who:
50+ adults (Women, Men)
Contact
Telephone: 0800 019 1310, 01273 328 555
Email: info@ageukwsbh.org.uk
Opening Time:
0800 019 1310 (open 9am to 2pm Monday to Friday). For support in a crisis: 01273 328 555 (between 8 am - 7 pm)
Location:
West Sussex,
Suite 2, First Floor, Anchor Springs, Littlehampton, BN17 6BP
Twitter: https://twitter.com/aukws
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ageukwsbh
akt
Overview:
A national LGBTQ+ homeless charity; focused on prevention and early action we provide: safe homes, mentoring, training, advocacy and support to young people who are homeless or living in a hostile environment after coming out to their partents, care givers and peers.
Type:
Services: Advice/Information, Advocacy, Befriending/1:1, Gender, Housing/Homelessness, Training
They also provide mentoring, 16-25 years old, emergency accommodation.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For All LGBT+ Communities
Men
Women
Young People
Contact
Telephone: 020 7831 6562
Email: contact@akt.org.uk
Website/s: https://www.akt.org.uk
Opening Time:
Open: 10am-5pm Monday - Friday; also LiveChat
Location: London, North west, North east, Bristol
Address: 17-20 Parr Street, London, United Kingdom
Twitter: https://twitter.com/aktcharity
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aktcharityuk/
Albany Trust Counselling
Overview:
They provide counselling and psychotherapy to individuals and couples that are experiencing issues with depression, anxiety, sexuality, sexual identity, relationships. They offer a low-cost service for those on benefits or can prove they are on a low-income. There is a sliding scale for our Low-Cost services on their website Therapy and Fees
They do specialise witin psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy for those within the LGBTQ+ community, and do not discriminate in helping any person seeking counselling/ therapy – all are welcome at Albany Trust.
Type:
Services: Advice/Information, Campaigning/Activism, Counselling, Disability, Domestic Abuse, Equal Opportunities/Discrimination, Gender, Harassment, Healthcare, Mental Health, Pride
Research, Self-help/Support Group, Sexual Health, Sexual Violence, Substance Misuse, Volunteering
Cost:
Free and Paid (paid for business workshops)
Who:
For Ace Spectrum Communities
All LGBT+ Communities, Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicities, Men, Non-UK Residents
People of Faith, People over 50, People with disabilities, Women
Contact
Telephone: 020 8767 1827
Website/s: https://www.albanytrust.org
Opening Time:
Open: Therapy sessions: Monday - Friday 8am finishing at 9pm. Saturday 9am finishing at 4pm. Adminstration hours Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 12pm-4pm; Monday - Saturday, 9am to a maximum last session at 8pm
Location: London
Address: Albany Trust, Balham High Road, London, SW17 7BE
Always Another Way
Overview:
They are a not-for-profit CIC with a variety of support groups, activities and provisions; LGBT SUPPORT, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES, COMMUNITY PROJECTS WHICH INCLUDE: Silent Footprints Baby Loss Peer Support, Support for the parents of those with eating disorders, Deaf Support, Working with additional local organisations. The aim is to improve self esteem, confidence and provide support to enable individuals to achieve their goals which may include employment, volunteering, training or education.
Type:
"Services: Advice/Information
Advocacy, Befriending/1:1, Campaigning/Activism
Disability
Domestic Abuse, Drop-in Service, Equal Opportunities/Discrimination
Events, Gender, Infrastructure/Community Development
Pride, Self-help/Support Group
Sexual Health, Social Group
Substance Misuse, Training
Volunteering"
Cost:
Free
Who:
"For All LGBT+ Communities
Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicities
Men, Non-UK Residents, People over 50
People with disabilities, Women
Young People"
Contact
Telephone: 07516 319860
Website/s: https://www.alwaysanotherway.co.uk
Opening Time:
Open Hours:
9am-5pm
Alzheimer’s Society
Overview:
Alzheimer’s Society are a charity which offers support for anyone affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other types of Dementia. They also work on medical research, seeking better ways to treat Dementia and find a cure. The charity has 3,000 local support services across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to assist Dementia sufferers and those who care for them.
Type:
"Services: ‘Carer Information & Support’ providing help for carers
Dementia Cafés and lunch clubs
‘See Haven Clubs’ where people with dementia can socialise and take part in activities
Singing for the Brain’, group music therapy for people with dementia
Cognitive Stimulation
Dementia advisers who offer guidance on living with dementia
Peer support groups
Dementia support, offering practical guidance from experienced support workers
Memory support service
Cost:
Free
Who:
People with Dementia and those caring for them
Contact
Telephone: 0300 222 1122, 0333 150 3456, 03300 947 400
Email: helpline@dementiauk.org
Website/s: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk
Opening Time:
8am-10pm
Location:
England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alzheimerssoc
ARCUS
Overview:
Arcus is a counselling and social support service, primarily developed for LGBT+ people, but our services are open to all
Type:
Services: offer a mixture of therapy approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy [CBT] and Person Centred Counselling. They can help you with: Anxiety; Depression; LGBT+ Issues Including Transitioning. This is a particular area of special interest and expertise for them; Bereavement & Loss; Thoughts of self harm and suicide [please note they are not a crisis service]; Intrusive Thoughts; Stress; Relationship Issues; Any other issues; Forum and Newsletter
Cost:
Paid (£20/£25); or free depedning on circumstances
Who:
LGBTQI+
Contact
Telephone: 01325 97 88 10
Email: cmha@citymha.org.uk
Website/s: https://arcuslgbt.com
Opening Time:
Location: UK Wide
ARCUS LGBT CIC, 46 Montrose Street,
Darlington, DL1 1JU
ASDIC (Association of Service Drop-In Centres)
Overview:
There is an increasing number of Drop-In locations around the UK that support veterans of the Armed Forces, merchant marine, emergency services and their families. Often called Hubs or Centres, between them they offer their Service Users (SUs) social interaction, general welfare (eg legal, financial, housing and employment advice) and wellbeing, including mental health support. This takes place routinely under one roof, all at the same time and in an informal, relaxed environment. The Association of ex-Service Drop-In Centres (ASDIC) network aims to link these Drop-Ins together for their mutual benefit and make them more accessible to SUs. It should be noted that there is also a network of ex-Service Breakfast Clubs; these tend to be more social than welfare-oriented, but some locations fall into both categories. Whatever the title, the benefit to the overall well-being of the SU remains paramount.
Type:
Services: ex-Service Breakfast Clubs, Drop-Ins location for veterants around the UK (generall wellfare, housing, employment, mental health support), offer regional and local assistance with NHS, authorities, Citizens' Advice Bureaux; Map of Need, advice and mentoring with 12 Regioinal Coordinators.
Cost:
Free drop in locations
Who:
For: Veterans of the Armed Forces, merchant marine, emergency services and their families
Contact
Telephone: 01622 278110
Email: admin@asdic.org.uk
Website/s: https://www.asdic.org.uk/about-asdic/
Opening Time: Location: All over UK, with around 100 locations
Assessment Tools section
Overview:
Free online service to perform a self-assessment of whether you or an individual has a problem with Mental Health or Addiction Issues. The goal is to assist people in making better-informed decisions about their life and personal choices.
BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy)
Overview:
BACP helps you find a therapist. You can search their online therapist directory on their website. This organisation also supports counsellors to help them better serve their clients.
Cost:
Each counsellor shows a cost on their profile once you click on one.
Who:
Anyone looking to be connected to a therapist.
Contact
Telephone: 01455 883 300
Email: bacp@bacp.co.uk
Website/s: https://www.bacp.co.uk/search/Therapists
Opening Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, M-F Location: Physical Address: Several locations based on your postcode
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BACP
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBACP/
Bent Bars Project
Overview:
The Bent Bars Project is a letter-writing project for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, gender-variant, intersex, and queer prisoners in Britain. The project was founded in 2009, responding to a clear need to develop stronger connections and build solidarity between LGBTQ+ communities inside and outside prison walls.
LGBTQ+ people have a long history of being policed and criminalised (and of resisting that criminalistion), and the criminal justice system continues to target queer, trans and gender non-conforming people. The cahrity also knows that LGBTQ+ people are often subject to increased isolation, harassment and violence when in prison.
The Bent Bars Project aims to work in solidarity with prisoners by organising pen-pal matches, sharing resources, providing mutual support and drawing public attention to the struggles of LGBTQ+ people behind bars
Type:
Services: Pen-Pals, Advice/Information
Befriending/1:1, Campaigning/Activism, Gender
Networks, Resource Library
Self-help/Support Group
Cost:
Free
Who:
All LGBT+ Communities
Contact
Email: bent.bars.project@gmail.com
Website/s: https://www.bentbarsproject.org/
Opening Time:
Open:
Location: London
Address: Bent Bars Project, P.O. Box 66754, London, WC1A 9BF
Bereavement Advice Centre
Overview:
The Bereavement Advice Centre provides practical advice and support to those dealing with the death of a family member or friend.
Type:
Services: What to do when someone dies, Registering a death and informing others, Probate and legal procedures, Death certificate and coroner's inquest, Personal representative, The funeral, Money and tax issues, Coping with grief and bereavement advice, Planning ahead
Cost:
Free
Who:
For: anyone in bereavement
Contact
Telephone: 0800 634 9494
Email: info@sappersupport.com
Website/s: https://www.bereavementadvice.org
Opening Time:
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, excluding bank holidays
Location:
1 Angel Square, Manchester, M60 0AG.
Black Trans Alliance
Overview:
a black queer and trans led non-profit organisation that supports black trans and non-binary people in London and the wider community. BTA’s mission is to support, protect and amplify the voice of black transgender persons in London and the wider community
Type:
Services: Advice/Information; Advocacy; Campaigning/Activism; Counselling; Gender; Healthcare; Helpline; Self-help/Support Group; Social Group
Who:
"Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicities Trans People/People with gender histories"
Contact
Email: admin@blacktransalliance.org
Website/s: https://blacktransalliance.org/
BLESMA (The Limbless Veterans)
Overview:
We are the only national Service charity that supports limbless veterans for the duration of their lives, offering financial and emotional support to them and their families. To assist limbless veterans to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Blesma, The Limbless Veterans, is an Armed Forces charity dedicated to assisting serving and ex-Service men and women who have suffered life-changing limbloss or the use of a limb, an eye or sight. We support these men and women in their communities throughout the UK. Since WW1 we have worked tirelessly to guarantee that our limbless veterans are not failed, forgotten or left to fend for themselves.
Type:
Services: Advice and information on orthotics, prosthetics, mobility aid provision, benefits and the War Pension Compensation Scheme. Financial assistance in the form of grants to help with the additional costs and hardships of living with disability. A year-round calendar of activities; our comprehensive range of activities and courses stretches from the cerebral to the adrenaline fuelled and includes breaks for couples and families. Advocacy to ensure prosthetics and disabled provision meets the needs of every individual Member; we speak up and campaign for our Membership where necessary. Opportunities to assist fellow Members through volunteering. A uniquely personal approach; we place great emphasis on caring, listening, and striving to learn, never patronising and putting Members’ needs first. Every Member will be assigned one of our nine Blesma Support Officers who along with Blesma Outreach Officers are here and on hand to help provide advice and emotional support to veterans and their families.
Cost:
Free/maybe fees for certain services
Who:
For: Limbless Army men and women
Contact
Telephone: 020 8590 1124
Email: info@blesma.org
Website/s: https://blesma.org
Opening Time: Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Location: Blesma, The Limbless Veterans, 115 New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0QT
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blesma
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blesma
Blind Veterans UK (rebuilding lives after sight loss)
Overview:
Blind Veterans UK helps vision-impaired ex-Servicemen and women to rebuild their lives after sight loss. Support for the elderly, veterans and the blind.
Type:
Services: We provide rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support (general physical and mental health, mindfullness, sleep hygiene, healthy eating, therapeutic arts and crafts) to veterans regardless of how or when they lost their sight. We’re here to help blind veterans regain their independence and live the life they choose. We offer a bespoke service to every one of our beneficiaries, providing rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support for life.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For: Blind veterans
Contact
Telephone: 0800 389 7979, 0300 111 22 33
Website/s: https://www.blindveterans.org.uk
Opening Time: Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, excluding public and bank holidays Location: Blind Veterans UK 126 Fairlie Road Slough SL1 4PY
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlindVeterans
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blindveteransuk
British Asian LGBTI
Overview:
Online forum aims to help unite this community and reduce isolation and discrimination faced, defend global LGBTI rights (including repealing Section 377 in India and Asia), specializing in intersectionality of race and sexuality issues
Type:
Services: Advice/Information; Advocacy; Befriending/1:1; Campaigning/Activism; Counselling; Disability; Domestic Abuse; Education; Equal Opportunities/Discrimination; Events; Faith; Gender; Harassment; Healthcare; Helpline; Infrastructure/Community Development; Mental Health; Networks; Policy/Representation; Pride; Publications; Research; Self-help/Support Group; Sexual Health; Sexual Violence; Social Group; Volunteering
Cost:
Free & Paid
Who:
Bisexual Men; Bisexual Women; Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicities; Gay Men; Lesbians/Gay Women; Men; Non-UK Residents; People of Faith; People over 50; People with disabilities; Women; Young People
Contact
Telephone: 07410 969577
Email: britishasianlgbti@gmail.com
Website/s: https://britishasianlgbti.org/
Opening Time:
Location: London, Birmingham
Twitter: https://twitter.com/britasianlgbti
Bromsgrove Youth and Community Hub
Overview:
Provid young people of Bromsgrove a base were they can speak to professionals on a range of topics including relationship advice, mental health support, self-esteem and sexual health. Also provide parenting sessions.
Young people can access mentoring and counselling and have a space where they can go with their friends or if they need support. The Hub is benefitting the wider Bromsgrove community by, tackling concerns of anti-social behaviour and a place where they can meet professionals and gain support themselves.
Type:
Services: Advice/Information, Befriending/1:1, Counselling, Drop-in Service, Education, Equal Opportunities/Discrimination, Events, Faith, Gender, Harassment, Mental Health, Pride
Self-help/Support Group, Sexual Health, Sexual Violence, Social Group, Training, Volunteering And more specifically: Currently at the hub we are delivering:
*Music sessions for young people who wouldn’t normally be able to afford to access them.
*A very strong LGBTQ group which meets weekly.
*Deliver Empowerment groups, which focus on identified young people which may be a risk of criminal involvement, county lines or Child Exploitation.
*Outreach sessions, where are workers engage with young people in the community, we undertake this between 2-3 per week.
*Work in the schools across Bromsgrove offering sessions on topics such as drugs and alcohol, ASB, Self Esteem and community cohesion.
*Work in partnership with Reach Out Bromsgrove and support the DJ workshop sessions which they deliver.
*Deliver community projects, which helps bridge the gap between the generations.
*Drop in and one to one session to support young people on a individual basis.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For: All LGBT+ Communities
Trans People/People with gender histories
Young People
Contact
Telephone: +44 7717 438 427
Email: thehubbromsgrove@outlook.com
Website/s: https://youthhubbromsgrove.org/
Opening Time:
Open: Varies. Currently, they are running catch-up sessions for young people to come into the Hub and have a 1-to-1 session with a youth worker. Come in and have a hot drink and a chat. Please book your Catch Up Session by DMing us on Instagram @ The_Hub_Bromsgrove or text Saz on +447717438427. If you are a parent or referral agency, please feel free to drop us an email.
Location: Bromsgrave
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bromsgrovehub
Brooke House Health & Wellbeing Centre
Overview:
We are an all-island charity and social enterprise and our aim is wellbeing for all. We work together with people living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism and addictions to ensure they live with dignity and realise their full potential. We campaign to create a society free from stigma and discrimination, creating a culture of compassion that focuses on people and their abilities.
Type:
Services: Mental health and Addiction, Advocacy for all, Intelectual Disabilities and Autism, Therapeutic and Wellbeing, Supported Housing Services, Community Wellbeing Schemes, Floating Support, Self-Harm Intervention Programme, Bright Future, Family Support, Mutual Aid Partnerhsip, Addiction Services-Older Adults
Who:
For: People living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism and addictions
Contact
Telephone: 028 9032 8474, 00353 42 938 5736
Website/s: https://www.inspirewellbeing.org
Opening Time: Address: Inspire, Central Office, Lombard House, 10-20 Lombard St Belfast BT1<> <> Inspire, Dundalk Office, Clontygora Drive, Muirhevnamor, Co. Louth, Dundalk
Cara-Friend
Overview:
Established in 1974 as a volunteer led service privision organisation for LGB&T community. Since then they have become one of the most encompassing organisations in Norther Ireland for all genders, ages and sexual orientations.
Type:
Services: Advice/Information, Befriending/1:1, Domestic Abuse, Drop-in Service, Education, Speakers for Events, Gender, Helpline, Mental Health, Pride, Resource Library, Self-help/Support Group, Social Group, Training, Volunteering
Cost:
Free & Paid
Who:
For All LGBT+ Communities, Men, Women, Young People
Contact
Telephone: 028 9089 0202, LifeLine 24/7 0808 808 8000
Email: admin@cara-friend.org.uk
Website/s: https://cara-friend.org.uk
Opening Time:
Office Hours: 11 - 4 (meeting times for groups check on website)
Location:Northern Ireland
23-31 Waring St, Belfast, United Kingdom
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaraFriendNI
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cara.Friend.NI/
Care for the Family
Overview:
Care for the Family focuses on promoting strong family life and helps those with family difficulties, like marriage, parenting and bereavement, in the UK and the Isle of Man. They create resources that are “preventative, evidence-based and easy to apply."
Type:
Services:
- Training
- Newsletters
- Resources
- Online/in-person events
- Courses
- Telephone befriending services
- Podcasts
- Ebooks
- Helpline
- CareLine: For adults only, anywhere in the UK/Isle of Man. Ask to speak to a CareLine advisor. They will take your details and pass them on to someone who will contact you in 48 hours
Cost:
Free
Who:
For those looking for support with family-related issues.
Contact
Telephone: 029 2081 0800
Email: mail@cff.org.uk
Opening Time: Opening Times: Helpline: - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Tu-Th - 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, Fri CareLine: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, M-F Location: Virtual Address: Virtual
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Care4theFamily
Centrepoint Soho: give homeless young people a future
Overview:
Centrepoint provides housing and support for young people regionally in London, Manchester, Yorkshire and the North East and through partnerships all over the UK. Their aim is to give homeless young people a future and to end youth homelessness by 2037. Centrepoint provides a wide range of support from supported accommodation housing services to health and education. They are currently developing a LGBTQ specific services for young people. They are also in the process of building an LGBTQ staff inclusion group.
Type:
Services: Advice/Information
Advocacy, Campaigning/Activism, Drop-in Service, Education, Employment, Events
Helpline, Housing/Homelessness, Legal Advice
Mental Health, Policy/Representation
Self-help/Support Group, Substance Misuse, Training, Volunteering
Homelessness, drugs, psychosocial support, jobs, education, psychotherapy, healthy relationships .
Cost:
Free
Who:
For All LGBT+ Communities
Young People
Contact
Telephone: 020 7423 6800, 0845 466 3400, 0808 800 0661
Website/s: https://centrepoint.org.uk
Opening Time:
Open: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday (Helpline)
Location: London
Central House, 25 Camperdown Street, London, E1 8DZ
Twitter: https://twitter.com/centrepointuk
Chasing the Stigma
Overview:
Chasing the Stigma is a peer-led mental health charity that aims to normalise and humanise mental illness. They make it easy for people to find help whenever they need it, like through their Hub of Hope support app.
Type:
Services:
- Ambassador of Hope: Mental health training programme for organisations & workplaces
- Hub of Hope App
- Training courses
- Resources
Cost:
Free
Contact
Email: info@chasingthestigma.co.uk
Opening Time: Location: Virtual Address: Virtual
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChasingStigma
Chrysalis Transsexual Support Groups
Overview:
Support, advocacy, and education organisation. All gender variations are welcome, not just transsexuals. They also welcome pre-transition people, as this is the most vulnerable and questioning time. Friends and supporters, again of any gender, are welcome too. They provide advocacy and support to Trans people in visits to Gender Clinics, visits to doctors, problems with employers, et al; They give free presentations, workshops and training on Trans Awareness, Trans Endocrinology, Gender Surgery, Hate Crime, Justice, etc. to surgeries, hospitals, councils, colleges, schools, institutions, prisons, and businesses anywhere in the country in addition, to 1on1 counselling
Type:
Services: Advice/Information, Advocacy, Befriending/1:1, Campaigning/Activism, Counselling, Drop-in Service, Education, Employment, Equal Opportunities/Discrimination, Events, Gender, Harassment, Healthcare, Helpline, Policing, Policy/Representation, Pride, Publications, Research, Resource Library, Self-help/Support GroupmSocial Group, Training
Cost:
Free & Paid
Who:
"For Trans People/People with gender histories,
Young People"
Contact
Website/s: http://www.transsexualinfo.co.uk
Opening Time:
Office 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday,
Support and advocacy 24/7;
Also group meeting times: 2nd and 4th Mondays Blackpool,
1st and 3rd Tuesdays Preston,
2nd Wednesday Blackburn,
4th Wednesday Accrington,
all from 6.30pm to 9pm, and the
3rd Wednesday Darwen from 7.30pm to 9pm
Location: Group meetings in Blackburn, Blackpool, Preston, Accrington, Keighley, and Darwen
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrysalisTSG
City Mental Health Alliance
Overview:
City Mental Health Alliance is a coalition of organisations supported by two key organisations: Mental Health First Aid and Mind. Their vision is to help all workers in the city talk about mental health without fear of stigma.
Type:
Services:
- Membership
- Resources
- Events
- Training
Cost:
Free
Who:
For those looking for resources on how to integrate positive mental health practices in the workplace.
Contact
Telephone: 0845 4780 775
Email: cmha@citymha.org.uk
Website/s: https://citymha.org.uk/
Opening Time: Location: Virtual Address: Virtual
Twitter: https://twitter.com/City_MHA
Club Kali Network (CIS)
Overview:
Club Kali Network (CIC) supports LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer) people from BAME (Black, Asian, Minority, Ethnic) backgrounds to reduce isolation by providing safe social events. Their service users/members experience a range of mental / physical health issues in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity. As BAME people the needs around their experience of issues required appropriate support and interventions eg, domestic abuse/forced marriage (from family members), health, self-harm, addiction, homelessness, stigma, discrimination etc. The network runs monthly club nights and social events mainly in Camden, North London. Their event volunteers support members by listening, peer support, ‘buddy’ introductions to other members and social/Meet-Up Groups and to community partners (other charities or service providers such as NHS Health) present at our events.
Type:
Services: Befriending/1:1
Domestic Abuse, Events, Faith, Mental Health
Networks, Pride
Self-help/Support Group
Sexual Health, Sexual Violence, Social Group, Substance Misuse
Cost:
Free & Paid
Who:
All LGBT+ Communities
Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicities
Contact
Email: info@clubkali.com
Website/s: http://www.clubkali.com
Opening Time:
Open:
Location: London
Address: Club Kali Network, 27 Old Gloucester St., London, WC1N 3AX
Twitter: https://twitter.com/clubkali
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clubkalinights
Combat Stress
Overview:
For over a century we’ve been helping former servicemen and women deal with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. Today we provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues related to their military service.If you need to talk to somebody, Combat Stress have a dedicated mental health support helpline for veterans and their families.
This provides confidential advice and support and is free to call for veterans, family members and carers.
Type:
Service: Combat Stress provides a range of community, outpatient and residential mental health services to veterans with complex mental health problems. We provide services in-person, and via phone and online.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For: Veterans
Contact
Telephone: 0800 138 1619
Email: helpline@combatstress.org.uk
Website/s: https://combatstress.org.uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CombatStress
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CombatStress/
Contact (Collaborating for Military Mental Health)
Overview:
Contact is a collaborative group of member organisations active in military mental healthcare drawn from the statutory and non-statutory (charity, academic and professional) sectors, and from across the four nations of the UK
Type:
Services: find organisations offering support for serving personnel, veterans, families, those in crisis and in need of immediate support and healthcare professionals.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For: Military men and women transitioning out of the armed forces
Contact
Opening Time: Mon-Fri 09:00 – 17:30 Location: UK and worldwide
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Contact_AF
Controlling Chemsex
Overview:
A charity created and run by professionals with long experience providing Chemsex support, many of whom have struggled with Chemsex in the past themselves. They are here to provide a new kind of Chemsex intervention to reinforce the support that is currently available, using new technologies to facilitate access to support for everybody, in order to make things as easy as possible for people who find it really difficult to access support, and respecting the fact that confidentiality is highly important for them.
CONTROLLING CHEMSEX. is not just a sexual health service, despite promoting sexual health; it is not specifcally an LGBTQ+ organisation no matter if the majority of the people who we support identify themselves as part of this community, and it’s not a generic drug and alcohol service despite supporting people with drug issues. CONTROLLING CHEMSEX is an organisation focused exclusively on the impact that Chemsex has in the lives of so many people who feel that they have lost control, however they understand what losing control means. This support is not based solely on abstinence; it’s for you if you want to stop, but it’s also for you if you want to cut down your drug use, and it’s also for you if you just want some information, or to explore if you want to change something or not.
Type:
Services: Advice/Information
Campaigning/Activism, Counselling, Mental Health, Resource Library
Sexual Health, Substance Misuse, Volunteering
Cost:
Free
Highly personalised 1-on-1 sessions or psychosocial and relationship therapy for 8 weeks, free of charge
Who:
For: *If you can’t access any service that provides Chemsex support because there is nothing close to where you live, or you are not available when they are available.
*If you have already contacted them but you think they are not for you.
If you can’t go to any service because you’re worried about the consequences, or what they might think or do about you, and this is preventing you from approaching them.
*If you are transgender, or you don’t identify yourself as LGBTQ+, and you think that the services available are only for men who have sex with men (MSM).
*If you can’t wait, and you want to do something about your drug use right now. For All LGBT+ Communities, Bisexual Men, Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicities
Gay Men, Men, Non-UK Residents, People over 50, People with disabilities, Trans People/People with gender histories, Young People
Contact
Website/s: https://controllingchemsex.com/
Opening Time:
Open: 24/7
Location: London
Address: Gemma House, 39 Lilestone street, London, NW8 8SS
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ControlChemSex
Cranstoun
Overview:
Cranstoun offers a range of treatment and recovery services across England, such as community-based substance misuse services, supported housing, specialist services for young people and families and carers, and employment and criminal justice services.
Type:
You can search their website to find the following services in different areas:
- Adult community services (one-to-one and support groups) throughout England
- Young people support
- Support for families and carers
- Supported housing
- Employment
- Criminal justice
Cost:
£350/day
Local Council referral possible
Who:
For those looking for a variety of paid services across England.
Contact
Telephone: 020 8335 1830, 020 7278 8671
Email: info@cranstoun.org.uk
Website/s: https://www.cranstoun.org/services/
Opening Time: Location: Physical Address: Several locations based on your postcode
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cranstoun_org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cranstoun.org
Cruse Bereavement Support
Overview:
Cruse Bereavement Support is a bereavement charity that supports people after the death of a loved one. Grief can be overwhelming
You don't have to deal with it alone.
Type:
Services: Local support services (with over 80 local branches delivering services locally across England, Wales and Northern Ireland), One-to-One Support (from a grief specialist), Supporting Children and Young People (Hope Again)
Cost:
Free
Who:
For: anyone in bereavement
Contact
Telephone: 0808 808 1677
Email: info@sappersupport.com
Website/s: https://www.cruse.org.uk
Opening Time:
Office Hours: See website for details
Location:
Unit 0.1, One Victoria Villas Richmond TW9 2GW
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CruseSupport
Deaf Rainbow UK
Overview:
Deaf Rainbow UK aim to provide information and resources for Deaf LGBTIQA+ people, along with everyone else! As we all know, the LGBTIQA+ community have endured oppression and harassment for years, and still do. Deaf LGBTIQA+ people are an even smaller minority with an added layer of audism. The Deaf LGBTIQA+ UK Facebook group is , which is still running
Type:
"Services: Advice/Information
Disability
Infrastructure/Community Development
Policy/Representation
Social Group
Volunteering"
Cost:
Free/ events with tickets
Who:
All LGBT+ Communities
People with disabilities
Contact
Email: hello@deafrainbowuk.org.uk
Website/s: https://deafrainbowuk.org.uk
Opening Time:
Location:
Exeter
Address:
Zone 5, Wrentham Business Centre, Prospect Park, Exeter, EX4 6NA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeafRainbowUK/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeafRainbowUK/
Eastside Youth
Overview:
Eastside Youth is a new youth work charity, that started in January 2017 and is based in East London aiming to change the lives of young people and has been set up in response to the massive and severe funding cuts and closures of youth services across East London, leaving young people with lack of services and feeling isolated in a time where young people already feel segregated from society with no real voice.
#YouthWorkChangesLives and Eastside Youth aim to facilitate that change by giving young people aged 11 to 25 years old based in East London the tools and skills to lead active and independent lives by providing interactive and engaging structured youth activities, training opportunities and support that will help improve their physical, mental, emotional, social and educational well-being.
Eastside Youth aims to work in partnership with local councils, housing associations and youth and community organisations and services that work with young people to fill gaps in service provision where there is identified need in the hope to ensure young people have access to needed youth work and youth development services. They provide two LGBT+ Youth Groups
Type:
Services: Advice/Information
Advocacy, Befriending/1:1, Drop-in Service, Employment
Mental Health, Sexual Health, Social Group, Training
Volunteering
Cost:
Free
Who:
All LGBT+ Communities
Young People
Contact
Telephone: +44 20 7033 9943
Email: hello@eastsideyouth.org.uk
Website/s: http://www.eastsideyouth.org.uk
Opening Time:
Open:
Eastside Youth provides two LGBT+ Youth Groups;
1. Havering for 13-19 year olds on Monday evenings 6pm to 8pm
2. Colours (in Tower Hamlets) for 16-25 year olds on Thursday evenings 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: London
Address: Tower Hamlets, East London
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EastsideYP
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EastsideYP
elop
Overview:
elop is a holistic LGBT+ centre that offers a range of social, emotional and support services to LGBT+ communities
Type:
Services: Advice/Information, Befriending/1:1, Counselling, Domestic Abuse, Education, Events, Gender, Helpline, Mental Health, Self-help/Support Group, Sexual Violence, Social Group, Training, Volunteering
Cost:
Low cost specifically
Who:
For All LGBT+ Communities, Non-UK Residents, People over 50, People with disabilities, Young People
Contact
Telephone: 07908 553744
Email: info@elop.org
Website/s: http://www.elop.org
Opening Time:
Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 9:30pm;
Friday - Saturday - 9:00am - 4.30pm
Location: London
"56-60 Grove Road, Walthamstow, London E17 9BN"
Twitter: https://twitter.com/elop_LGBT?fbclid=IwAR3zLa2R4OKfLH3xrc40ts6Y6GcPMpQQb2SyCQz0vSMvMBRrXh9PuFfAehI
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elop.LGBT/
Equinox
Overview:
Provides individually tailored support, care and accommodation to people with drug and alcohol dependence, mental ill-health, homelessness and offending history.
Type:
Detoxification - supported housing - outreach - mental health services - street engagement.
Cost:
You will need to contact them directly via email for cost structures.
Contact
Telephone: 020 3668 9270
Email: enquiries@equinoxcare.org.uk
Website/s: http://equinoxcare.org.uk/
Families Anonymous
Overview:
Families Anonymous is a worldwide fellowship of family members and friends affected by someone’s abuse of mind-altering substances or related behavioural problems. It is a self-help group based on the 12 Steps and the 12 Traditions by Alcoholics Anonymous. FA has groups spread throughout the country that meet regularly.
Type:
Services:
- Helpline
- In-person meetings/groups
- Virtual Meetings
- Members-only Online Forum: Full of useful information, help and support from people going through similar issues
Cost:
Free
Who:
For family members and friends affected by someone’s drug use or related behavioural problem.
Contact
Telephone: 0207 4984 680
Email: office@famanon.org.uk
Website/s: http://famanon.org.uk/
Opening Time: Opening Times: Calls are normally answered daily 1-4pm and 6-9pm Location: Virtual & Physical Address: Several locations based on your postcode
Families Together London
Overview:
Families Together London is a London-based support group and listening ear for the parents, families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. Some parents, families and friends may not find it easy that a child, family member or friend is LGBT, and may find it hard to support them.
Type:
Services: They hold three meetings every month. Meetings are confidential, and offer a friendly and relaxed place in which to talk.
Cost:
Free
Who:
Parents of LGBTQI+ children
Contact
Telephone: Helpline: 0118 9403160, 07951 104 745
Email: newroadparents@gmail.com, info@familiestogetherlondon.com, jackied@familiestogetherlondon.com
Website/s: https://www.familiestogetherlondon.com
Opening Time:
"recently resumed meetings in person at their Battersea venue on the fourth Saturday of the month (12 noon to 3.30pm) which includes a lunch.
On the second Saturday of the month, FTL-T is specifically aimed at parents of transgender children. The group recognises that there are some issues that are specific to transgender people and their families and which may not be relevant to the wider group.
This is a Zoom meeting, from 11am-12.30pm. Apart from these two meetings, there is a third meeting via Zoom on the third Wednesday of the month, from 6-7pm."
Location: London
Family Lives
Overview:
Family Lives is a national charity that provides advice and support to families in all aspects, including mental health. They primarily target parents or adults responsible for children. They have a helpline, live online chat, email support and more.
Type:
Services:
- Parenting/relationship support groups
- In-depth advice on their website
- Befriending services
- Helpline
- Email support: Aims to reply within 24 hours, weekdays only (no bank holidays)
- Online forums
- Live Online Chat
Cost:
Free
Who:
Mainly for family members seeking advice and support for family-related situations, like a child with a mental illness, disruptive behaviour, etc.
Contact
Email: askus@familylives.org.uk
Opening Time:
Helpline: - 9:00 am - 9:00 pm,
M-F - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm,
Weekends (except Scotland)
Online Chat: - 1:30 pm - 9 pm, M-F
Location: Virtual & Physical
Address: Several locations based on your postcode
Twitter: https://twitter.com/familylives
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familylives
FFLAG
Overview:
FFLAG is a national voluntary organisation and registered charity. They are dedicated to supporting families, especially parents, and their lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans children. They offer support to local parents groups and contacts in their efforts to help parents, carers and families understand, accept and support their lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans members with love and pride. FFLAG members are parents, carers and families with LGBT members.
Type:
Services: Campaigning/Activism, Helpline, Policy/Representation, Publications, Self-help/Support Group
Cost:
Free
Who:
All LGBT+ Communities
Contact
Telephone: 0300 688 0368
Email: support@fflag.org.uk
Website/s: https://www.fflag.org.uk
Opening Time:
Confidential helpline (check website, some days not available)
OPEN 10:00 – 20:00 WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY;
OPEN 10:00 – 18:00 FRIDAY and SATURDAY
Location: UK wide (Bristol mainly)
"FFLAG, PO Box 495, Little Stoke, Bristol, BS34 9AP"
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fastn_org
FOCUS: The identity trust
Overview:
They hold a support group every 4 weeks and travel to deliver mobile support groups throughout the country. They support Transgender and Intersex Individuals and their families in the North of Ireland and the bordering counties of the Republic of Ireland, We inform policy makers and lobby Government.As well as running peer support groups they provide a Buddying Service where they meet on a one to one basis with those individuals who are for whatever reason unable to attend their groups. They also provide tailored Transgender awareness training to statutory bodies and public sector organisions who request it.
Type:
"Services: Advice/Information
Advocacy
Befriending/1:1
Campaigning/Activism
Counselling
Disability
Domestic Abuse
Education
Equal Opportunities/Discrimination
Events
Faith
Gender
Harassment
Healthcare
Helpline
Housing/Homelessness
Immigration
Infrastructure/Community Development
Mental Health
Networks
Policing
Policy/Representation
Research
Resource Library
Self-help/Support Group
Sexual Health
Sexual Violence
Social Group
Substance Misuse
Training
Volunteering"
Cost:
Free
Who:
"Men
Non-UK Residents
People over 50
People with disabilities
Trans People/People with gender histories
Women
Young People"
Contact
Telephone: 07718 836382
Website/s: https://www.thefocustrust.com
Opening Time:
The first Wednesday of the month 6 - 8pm
Location: North of Ireland and the bordering counties of the Republic of Ireland
FRANK
Overview:
FRANK provides help to those under the influence of drugs and people looking for information on drugs.
Type:
Services:
- Call, text, or email FRANK anytime for confidential information about drugs, and they will get back to you
- Use the live chat service on the website 7 days a week (limited hours)
- Look for support near you here: https://www.talktofrank.com/get-help/find-support-near-you
- Look up drug information using their A-Z guide on drugs here: https://www.talktofrank.com/drugs-a-z
Cost:
Free
Who:
For those looking for honest information on all types of drugs, and/or support services near them.
Contact
Telephone: 0300 123 6600
Website/s: https://www.talktofrank.com/
Opening Time: Opening Times: Live chat: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, 7 days a week Location: Virtual Address: Virtual
Freedom Recovery Centre
Overview:
The Freedom Recovery Centre has day and residential programmes for men and women 18+ who want to abstain from alcohol and drug misuse. They also provide support groups and counselling for other areas, such as anxiety and depression.
Type:
The programmes run for 6-24 weeks at first, depending on which one the service user is most suited for. The support groups are a continuous rolling programme. Service users can start their first week by joining an existing group.
The Freedom Recovery Centre provides the following services:
- Day programme
- Step-down programme
- Counselling
- Reiki healing
- Accommodation
Cost:
Charge unknown, but do accept local council-funded care
Who:
For adults looking for day or residential programmes for alcohol and drug misuse, or counselling or support groups for other areas.
Contact
Telephone: 020 8314 0333, 020 8432 4003
Website/s: http://freedomrecoverycentre.co.uk/
Opening Time: Location: Physical Address: London, Catford
Freedom Youth (OTI Bristol)
Overview:
Freedom is a gender, sexuality and identity project working with those aged 11-25. Freedom offers 1:1, group and training.
Freedom 11 and up: They offer 1to1 and schools work with young people from ages 11 and up. Freedom Youth (age 13-19): Group sessions are social, informative and safe supportive spaces. Sessions are filled with workshops (on topics such as housing, relationships, mental health, gender and sexuality, keeping safe and much more). Freedom (age 18-25): Group members can gain experience in campaigning, activism, mentoring and event organising. Freedom Members can gain experience in campaigning, activism, mentoring and event organising, or one-to-one chats. Freedom Parent/Carer group: A peer support space organized for parents/carers and by parents/carers and supported by two national LGBTQ+ parent/carer charities, Mermaids and FFLAG.
LGBTQ+ Counselling: One-to-one work is a supportive space to chat about what matters to you. Staff can work with you to explore identity and a range of topics alongside offering information and signposting to other support such as our specialist LGBTQ+ counselling service.
Type:
Services: Advice/Information. Advocacy, Befriending/1:1, Campaigning/Activism, Counselling, Education, Equal Opportunities/Discrimination
Events, Gender, Housing/Homelessness, Mental Health, Networks, Policy/Representation, Pride, Research, Self-help/Support Group, Sexual Health, Social Group, Training, Volunteering
Cost:
Free
Who:
All LGBT+ Communities
Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicities, Men, Non-UK Residents, People with disabilities, Women, Young People
Contact
Telephone: 0808 808 9120 (Freephone), 07496 965262
Opening Time:
Open: 2pm-5pm Monday - Friday
Location: Bristol
Address: Main address: 8-10 West Street, Old Market, Bristol BS2 0BH
Galop
Overview:
Galop is the UK’s only specialist LGBT+ anti-violence charity. Their mission is to make life safe, just and fair for LGBT+ people. This year they will mark 39 years of providing advice, support, advocacy, and campaigning to end anti-LGBT+ violence, abuse and discrimination. Galop works around three key areas; hate crime, domestic abuse and sexual violence. They also have specific projects to support trans victims of crime and young LGBT+ people at risk.
Type:
Services: Advice/Information, Advocacy, Domestic Abuse, Gender, Harassment, Helpline, Policing, Policy/Representation, Publications, Research, Resource Library, Sexual Violence
Cost:
Free
Who:
"For All LGBT+ Communities
Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicities, Men, Non-UK Residents, People of Faith, People over 50, People with disabilities
Women
Young People"
Contact
Telephone: 020 7704 2040 (hate crime helpline), 0800 999 5428 (National LGBT Domestic Violence Helpline)
Email: nfo@galop.org.uk
Website/s: http://www.galop.org.uk
Opening Time:
Office open 10-5 weekdays.
Hate Crime Helpline line open 10-4.00 weekdays.
DV National Helpline Monday-Friday 10:00-5:00,
Wednesday & Thursday 10:00-8:00
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GalopUK
Facebook: https://facebook.com/galopuk
Gendered Intellingence
Overview:
a trans-led and trans-involving grassroots organisation with a wealth of lived experience, community connections of many kinds, and a depth and breadth of trans community knowledge that is second to none.
Type:
Services: Awareness, Professional and Educational Services (Staff Training, Wide-range consultancy, Speakers/panellists, Therapists and Councelors Network, Workshops, lectures and assemblies), Youth & Communities Services (Youth work, Residentials and trips, Mentoring, Parents and Carers groups, Helplines comssioned by Nottingham and Sheffield, Volunteering, Activitst Network, Arts projects for young people, Group therapy), Public Engangement (Blog)
Cost:
Free & Paid
They have an online updated directory with Therapists and Councellors all over England: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CLv9POxH1A1ocwH6Y9tTS8a6NeCeZwkaysHv405QOCQ/edit
Who:
Anyone
Contact
Website/s: https://genderedintelligence.co.uk
Opening Time:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 2-7pm
Wednesday and Friday 10-3pm
Location: Nottingham and Sheffield
Twitter: https://twitter.com/genderintell
Gladstones
Overview:
Gladstones operates a few addiction rehab and recovery centres in different parts of England for drug, alcohol, addictive and behavioural disorders for those 16+. They offer detox, primary, secondary and family therapy.
Type:
Services:
- Private residential, outpatient and day recovery programmes for alcohol, drug and behaviour disorders, like gambling, food, sex and internet addiction. They use a combination of therapies, such as group & one-on-one counselling, aftercare services, etc.
- Detox services require abstinence, and they do NOT use a 12-step programme
Contact the admissions manager by telephone or email for an assessment and programme details.
Cost:
For example (28-day minimum attendance):
– Notting Hill (£17,800)
– Cotswold (£11,800)
Who:
For those looking for private rehab for their addiction or behavioural issue.
Contact
Telephone: 0808 250 2638
Email: help@gladstonesclinic.com
Website/s: https://gladstonesclinic.com/
Opening Time: Location: Physical Address: London, Notting Hill Bristol Gloucestershire, Cotswolds
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GladstonesRehab
HAIG Housing (Homes for the Veteran Community)
Overview:
Haig Housing is proud to have served the British Veteran community for over 100 years. As the leading housing provider for ex-Service personnel in the UK, the charity now owns over 1,500 properties across 50 locations.
The Trust assists eligible Veterans in housing need, whether they are transitioning into civilian life or are simply in need of a helping hand.
Located across the UK, properties are a mix of family-sized and smaller houses, flats and maisonettes on small well-managed estates. These estates range in size from as small as six properties to our largest estate in Morden with 360 homes. Built mostly in the 1930s, 1950s and 1990s, the most recent new development in Morden, was opened by the Trust’s Patron, Her Majesty The Queen, in 2019, creating eco-friendly houses designed for the future.
Properties are available to qualifying beneficiaries at an affordable, charitable rent. As the leading housing provider in the UK we offer advice, guidance and signposting to other Veterans charities and other organisations to assist those in housing need.
The Trust also provides a small number of joint purchase properties for severely wounded or injured Service personnel and Veterans. This scheme enables the purchase of a home in a suitable location close to family, friends and support network. In this way the Trust continues to provide appropriate housing for those in need of rebuilding their lives following traumatic life-changing injuries.
Type:
Services: Providing housing (affordable housing, Shared Leasehold Scheme)
Cost:
Service is free/charity negotiated price for rent/purchase a home
Who:
For: Venerans or wounded, injured or sick service personnel
Contact
Telephone: 020 8685 5777, 0800 111 999
Website/s: https://www.haighousing.org.uk
Opening Time: Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm Location: Haig Housing Trust Alban Dobson House Green Lane, Morden Surrey, SM4 5NS
Twitter: https://twitter.com/haighousing
Hastings & Rother Rainbow Alliance
Overview:
Established in 2003, HRRA works to support the local LGBT communities by: Providing a voice within the statutory and voluntary sector. Looking at the social needs of our communities and working to develop social outlets. Promoting training and information services. Providing training where possible. Informing services providers of the needs of LGBT communities. Holding events that will encourage active citizenship by LGBT people. Engaging in forums and meetings that will develop a greater understanding of the support needs of LGBT communities. Provide regular newsletters and information to members and others.
Type:
"Services: Advice/Information
Advocacy
Campaigning/Activism
Counselling
Equal Opportunities/Discrimination
Events
Gender
Helpline
Self-help/Support Group
Social Group"
Cost:
Free
Who:
For All LGBT+ Communities
Contact
Telephone: 07593 444677
Email: info@hrra.org.uk
Website/s: http://www.hrra.org.uk
Opening Time:
Location: Hastings and Rother, East Sussex
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hrra_t
Have I Got a Problem?
Overview:
Have I Got a Problem is a free online service that allows you to self-assess whether you or an individual has a problem with mental health or addiction issues. The goal is to assist people in making better-informed decisions about their life and personal choices.
Type:
You can use their website to conduct a mental health or addiction assessment on yourself or someone else, and to inform yourself on the above issues better.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For anyone who wants to self assess whether they have an addiction or mental health issue via an online service.
Contact
Email: admin@haveigotaproblem.com
Website/s: https://haveigotaproblem.com/
Opening Time: Location: Virtual Address: Virtual
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HIGAP_MH
Head Up (The Mental Health Charity for The Armed Forces Community) > still fundraising
Overview:
Welcome to Head Up. We are a new UK charity set up by four veterans, intending to promote mental health awareness for UK Armed Forces, and help forces personnel build a positive mindset and improve their mental resilience. We are on a mission to raise enough money to develop a holistic and positive 7-day retreat. This retreat will be there for all those who have served, and are still serving, in any service of the UK military, who wish to improve their mindset and outlook.
Type:
Services: Therapies (Animal Therapy, Nature therapy/Eco therapy, Music therapy, Cold water tharapy/Cryo therapy, Red light therapy, )
Cost:
Unknown
Who:
For: Army veterans
Contact
Telephone: 7909227652
Email: info@head-up.org.uk
Website/s: https://www.head-up.org.uk
Opening Time: Location: UK
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/headupcharity/
HeadFIT
Overview:
HeadFit for Life is a mental fitness tool designed specifically for the armed forces community.
It provides access to self-help tools that can improve your mood, drive and confidence and help to manage the stress of everyday life.
Type:
Services: HeadFIT provides a set of tool to destress, improve confidence, drive and mood; self help and assessment. Get off autopilot and refocus on what you are feeling and thinking. Learn to check in with yourself and get into the habit of using the tools that are right for you. Are your thoughts and feelings really working for you? Choose a different way of thinking and behaving so you can achieve your goals.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For: developed for service men and women but can be used by anyone.
Contact
Website/s: https://headfit.org/home/
Opening Time: Location: Online
Help for Heroes
Overview:
Help for Heroes’ Hidden Wounds service supports ex-Service personnel, their families and the families of those still serving who are living with anxiety, depression, stress, anger or who wish to change their drinking habits.
Type:
Services: We provide therapy service and suicide awareness training. If you feel overwhelmed, worried, or fed up and regularly struggle with your mental health, it may be time to reach out for support. If you are feeling depressed, anxious, lonely, or angry we can help. Life can be tough when you or a loved one leaves the Armed Forces. But you are not alone, we are here for you.
We have a mental health therapy service called Hidden Wounds for veterans, their families and those who have worked alongside the UK Armed Forces. A team of mental health professionals can support you with a range of difficulties.
We can also help you learn how to improve your mental health through a series of self-help guides and courses run by our education team, the Recovery College.
We want you to feel better and develop the tools to have good mental health for the rest of your life. Those courses can help with that. If you’re in pain, or if you feel anxious, stressed or lonely, we can help. We can also help if you’re having money troubles, or need support with housing or applying for benefits. You might just need a listening ear.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For: All veterans, serving members of the Armed Forces community, if you worked alongside the UK military, or are a relative of any of the above
Contact
Telephone: 01980 844388
Website/s: www.helpforheroes.org.uk
Opening Time: Mon-Fri 09:00 – 17:30 Location: UK, 14 Parkers Close, Downton Business Centre, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 3RB
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelpforHeroes
HOPE after Suicide Loss
Overview:
Hope after Suicide Loss (HOPE) exists to meet the complex needs of suicide bereavement. At HOPE we believe suicide loss should not remain under the care of general bereavement.
A clear distinction needs to be made between the support offered for suicide loss that is recognised as psychological trauma and support given to uncomplicated grief.
Type:
This is a website designed by survivors for survivors.
Hope after Suicide Loss provides a professional service with survivor-led values.
Cost:
Free
Who:
HOPE offers free open-ended support to overcome the isolation experienced by those bereaved by suicide who are 18 years and over.
Contact
Telephone: 07531 087 623
Website/s: https://hopeaftersuicideloss.org.uk/
Opening Time:
Location Physical: Bury St Edmunds, Lowestoft, Ipswich Virtual Address Physical: Details will be provide when necessary Virtual
Twitter: https://twitter.com/suicidelossUK
Hope Worldwide
Overview:
Christian Poverty relief charity working internationally with the help of expert staff and volunteers on 2 main fronts:
1. Homeless services
2. Drug & addiction services
Type:
Services:
- Homeless service: 2-step programme
- Drug and addiction service: ODAAT (One Day At A Time) is a holistic programme that uses a combination of therapies and focuses on abstinent recovery. It is a 5-stage process, and individuals must be willing to commit to a full 6 months
Cost:
£600/wk for 1st stage programme/rehab (3 months)
– £580/wk for 2nd stage (3 months)
– Aftercare for a year of ongoing counselling is free
Who:
For those who experience homelessness or are recovering addicts.
Contact
Telephone: 020 7713 7655
Email: info@hopeworldwide.org.uk
Opening Time: Location: Physical Address: London, Islington London, Kennington Manchester
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HOPEworldwideUK
Hub of Hope
Overview:
A database of mental health services that allows you to find the nearest source of support for any mental health issues based on postcode.
Cost:
No costs to use the directory. There may be a cost depending on the services you chose.
Contact
Website/s: https://hubofhope.co.uk/
IMAAN
Overview:
Imaan is a charity that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) Muslims, providing an online forum where people can share experiences and ask for help.
Type:
Services: Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/chhAKP), Online Forum, Good F&Q document on Qu'ran and sexuality
Cost:
Free & Peer Groups
Who:
Muslim LGBTQI+
Contact
Telephone: 07367 772633
Website/s: https://imaanlondon.wordpress.com
Opening Time:
Location: London
159 Mile End Road
London E1 4AQ
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImaanLGBTQ
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imaanlgbtq/
Impact Initiatives
Overview:
Impact Initiatives is a local charity which runs support services in Sussex for citizens of all ages, supporting them to lead fulfilling lives and feel part of the community.
Type:
The charity has cafes and centres for older people which provide a wide range of activities which help maintain and improve health and wellbeing, including specialist support for people with dementia. They also run befriending schemes and in West Sussex provide one-to-one employment support for carers
They also provide advocacy and health services as well as counselling and social activities. Tailored health coaching is offered for people living with ongoing health problems via a useful telephone service.
Cost:
Free/In café purchases
Who:
For 50+ adults
Contact
Telephone: 01273 322940
Opening Time:
Address:
Impact Initiatives, 19 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XA
Implemental (formerly Maudsley International)
Overview:
Implemental promotes positive change in mental health via supporting innovation, research and service improvement, and raising public awareness and understanding.
Cost:
Free
Contact
Email: info@implemental.org
Website/s: https://implemental.org/
Opening Time: Location: Virtual Address: Virtual
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Implemental_mh
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maudsleycharity
Inclusive Mosque Initiative
Overview:
The Inclusive Mosque Initiative is dedicated to creating safe and inclusive places of worship and spiritual practice, to the promotion of inclusive Islamic principles, and to centring and uplifting the voices and experiences of marginalised people within our communities.
To them, that means having a critical awareness of the dynamics of power and privilege, and working against racism (including anti-blackness, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism), homophobia, gender-based discrimination, poverty, ableism, and environmental damage and all the ways these intersect. In particular, the charity expresses solidarity with immigrant, refugee, disabled, working-class and poor, Black and brown people, and are critical of the State violence enacted on these communities through excessive surveillance, police brutality, the prison industrial complex, national borders, poverty and the Prevent duty, to name a few. Which is why they do not accept government funding. They are committed to learning from each other and welcoming differences of opinions and practice, and are willing to be held accountable by our community to ensure those values are upheld.
Type:
Services: Campaigning/Activism
Disability
Events, Faith
Gender, Mental Health
Social Group
Volunteering
Who:
For All LGBT+ Communities
People of Faith
Contact
Telephone: 020 3189 1185
Email: admin@inclusivemosque.org
Website/s: http://inclusivemosque.org
Independent Age
Overview:
Founded 150 years ago, Independent Age offers a free advice service on social care and welfare benefits. Its Wise Guides provide information on finances, staying independent and getting the most out of later life. While its befriending and practical support service provides companionship.
Type:
Services: Money, Healthcare, Home and Housing, Wellbeing, Staying safe, Technology, End of Life, Loneliness
Cost:
Free
Who:
For 50+ adults
Contact
Telephone: 0800 319 6789
Website/s: https://www.independentage.org
Opening Time:
Address:
Independent Age 18 Avonmore Rd London W14 8RR
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndependentAge
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/independentage
Inspire (wellbeing | ability | recovery)
Overview:
We are an all-island charity and social enterprise and our aim is wellbeing for all. We work together with people living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism and addictions to ensure they live with dignity and realise their full potential. We campaign to create a society free from stigma and discrimination, creating a culture of compassion that focuses on people and their abilities.
Type:
Services: Mental health and Addiction, Advocacy for all, Intelectual Disabilities and Autism, Therapeutic and Wellbeing, Supported Housing Services, Community Wellbeing Schemes, Floating Support, Self-Harm Intervention Programme, Bright Future, Family Support, Mutual Aid Partnership, Addiction Services-Older Adults.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For: People living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism and addictions
Contact
Telephone: 028 9032 8474, 00353 42 938 5736
Website/s: https://www.inspirewellbeing.org
https://www.inspirewellbeing.org/contact-us/general-enquiries/
Opening Time: Office Hours: Location: Inspire, Central Office, Lombard House, 10-20 Lombard St Belfast BT1 Inspire, Dundalk Office, Clontygora Drive, Muirhevnamor, Co. Louth, Dundalk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlindVeterans
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blindveteransuk
INTERCOM TRUST
Overview:
The Intercom Trust is a lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans+ charity. They have been working in the South West for over 20 years to build a society where LGBT+ people can live with equality and respect, whatever their sexual orientation and gender identity. The Intercom Trust has the following six service-areas: help, support and advocacy; training; events; consultancy; infrastructure support; community consultation
Type:
"Services: Advice/Information
Advocacy
Campaigning/Activism
Counselling
Equal Opportunities/Discrimination
Helpline
Infrastructure/Community Development
Mental Health
Policy/Representation
Self-help/Support Group
Training"
Cost:
Free
Who:
For All LGBT+ Communities
Contact
Email: office@intercomtrust.org.uk
Website/s: https://www.intercomtrust.org.uk
Opening Time:
Helpline is Mon-Fri 9-4pm
Location: South West of England
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IntercomTrust
Kaleidoscope Counselling Scotland
Overview:
A non-profit, accessible service in Central Glasgow offering Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity Therapy to anyone aged 12 and above. They work in an inclusive way, providing a specialist service to those who may find it difficult to access counselling.
Their mission is to provide informed, affirmative, and accessible counselling to Gender and Sexual diverse individuals in Scotland, to create lasting improvements to emotional wellbeing.
Type:
Services: Counselling, Gender, Mental Health
Cost:
Paid
They offer a Single Session Therapy up to 50min for £60: https://www.kaleidoscopecounselling.org.uk/single-session-therapy/
Who:
For All LGBT+ Communities
Trans People/People with gender histories
Young People
Contact
Website/s: https://www.kaleidoscopecounselling.org.uk/
Opening Time:
Open: Therapy sessions: Monday - Friday 8am finishing at 9pm. Saturday 9am finishing at 4pm. Adminstration hours Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 12pm-4pm; Monday - Saturday, 9am to a maximum last session at 8pm
Location: Glasgow
Address: Red Tree Business Suites, 33 Dalmarnock Rd, Bridgeton, Glasgow, G40 4LA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaleidoscopec14
Lancashire LGBT
Overview:
A charity working across Lancashire for Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) people. Their aim is to support LGBT+ people in Lancashire to be happier, healthier and better connected. Our Vision: All LGBT+ people in Lancashire can be safe and feel a sense of pride and belonging.
Type:
"Services: Providing a Helpline and Information service
1-2-1 Support and buddying
Delivering social and support opportunities for LGBT+ people
Supporting organisations to reduce the barriers that LGBT+ people experience when accessing services
Influencing decision making to ensure that the voices of LGBT+ people are amplified and acted on
Raising awareness of the needs of LGBT+ people by delivering training"
Cost:
Free
Who:
For All LGBT+ Communities
Contact
Telephone: 07788 295521
Email: hello@lancslgbt.org.uk
Website/s: http://lancslgbt.org.uk
Opening Time:
helpline for information and support from
Mondays to Wednesdays 9 am – 4 pm: 07788 295521
Location: Lancashire, including Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool
" Lancashire LGBT, Suite 1, Derby House, Lytham Rd, Fulwood,, Preston, United Kingdom"
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lancslgbt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lancashirelgbt
Let Voice be Heard
Overview:
A peer-support Bangladeshi Human Rights group, that campaigns for the rights of LGBTQ people of Bangladesh, Pakistani and Indian origin in the UK and their home country.
They seek support for LGBTQ asylum seekers (funding, food, clothes, well-being etc)
Type:
Services: Advice/Information
Advocacy, Befriending/1:1, Campaigning/Activism
Education, Immigration
Legal Advice, Mental Health
Networks, Pride, Sexual Health, Social Group, Volunteering
Cost:
Free
Who:
For All LGBT+ Communities
Non-UK Residents
People of Faith
Young People
Contact
Telephone: +44 7986 691 891
Email: letvoicebeheard@gmail.com
Website/s: https://letvoicebeheard.org
Opening Time:
Open:
Location: London
Address:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/letvoicebheard
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LetVoiceBHeard/
LGBT Bedfordshire
Overview:
A safe space and directory for LGBT+ people and their families.
Programme of skills courses and employability training for LGBT people and service users .
Social and activity groups that both incorporate and deviate from the traditional associated ‘scenes’ .
Training packages (face-to-face and online) and best practice guidance for employers, educators and faith organisations.
Befriending service and companionship specifically tailored to LGBT people who are elderly or disabled.
Library and information service including sexual health, HIV, mental health and wellbeing services.
Type:
Services: Advice/Information
Advocacy, Befriending/1:1
Drop-in Service, Education
Employment, Mental Health, Resource Library, Self-help/Support Group, Social Group, Training
Cost:
Free
Who:
All LGBT+ Communities
Contact
Email: ashley@lgbtbeds.org
Website/s: https://www.lgbtbeds.org
Opening Time:
Open:
Location: Bedfordshire
Address:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LGBTBeds
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LGBTBeds/
LGBT Catholics Westminster Pastoral Council
Overview:
LGBT+ Catholics Westminster (known as the "Soho Masses" until 2013) provides pastoral support and outreach to LGBT+ Catholics, their families, partners and friends on behalf of the diocese of Westminster.
Type:
Services: Advice/Information
Counselling
Events
Faith
Immigration
Cost:
Free
Who:
For All LGBT+ Communities
People of Faith
Contact
Telephone: 020 8986 0807
Website/s: https://sites.google.com/view/lgbt-ca-w/home
Opening Time:
Location:
London
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LGBTCathWestmin
LGBT COLLECTIVE REVOLUTION
Overview:
A new LGBT provision based in Derbyshire. They support the LGBT community as a whole including allies. Their virtual aim is to offer support, guidance and signposting to relevant other services. In person they also provide inclusive safe space groups, activities and events. Lot's of youth clubs.
Type:
Services: Advice/Information
Befriending/1:1, Counselling, Drop-in Service, Equal Opportunities/Discrimination, Events, Gender, Helpline, Mental Health, Networks, Pride, Self-help/Support Group, Social Group, Training, Volunteering
Cost:
Free
Who:
All LGBT+ Communities
Contact
Telephone: +44 7361 982454
Website/s: https://lgbtcollectiverevolution.co.uk
Opening Time:
Open:
Location: Derbyshire
Address:
LGBT Cymru Helpline
Overview:
"They provide general information, advice and confidential support in many areas of life and around various issues that LGBT people, their family, and friends might experience.
Their qualified staff and trained volunteers are able to help any caller on any subject to do with LGBT issues and life in general. You don’t have to be lesbian, gay or bisexual or trans to call us, perhaps you have questions or concerns about your child, or your parent, or you may even want to talk about your friend, partner or spouse."
Type:
Services: Helpline, Councelling services and outdoor activities
Cost:
Free or £10 for counselling sessions
Who:
For All LGBT+ Communities
Contact
Telephone: 0800 840 2069
Email: info@lgbtcymru.org.uk
Website/s: https://www.lgbtcymru.org.uk
Opening Time:
24 Hour Answerphone Service;
and live only
Mon 7PM-9PM & Wed 7PM-9PM
Location:1 The Kingsway Swansea SA1 5JQ
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LGBTCymru
LGBT Foundation
Overview:
LGBT Foundation is a vibrant charity with a wide portfolio of well-established services and a rapidly developing range of new initiatives aimed at meeting the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people.
Type:
"Services: Advice/Information
Advocacy
Befriending/1:1 and Talking Theerapies
Campaigning/Activism
Counselling
Domestic Abuse
Drop-in Service
Education
Equal Opportunities/Discrimination
Events
Gender
Harassment
Healthcare
Helpline
Mental Health
Policy/Representation
Pride
Publications
Research
Resource Library
Self-help/Support Group
Sexual Health HIV testing
Sexual Violence
Social Group
Substance Misuse
Training
Volunteering"
Cost:
Free
Who:
For All LGBT+ Communities
Contact
Telephone: 0345 3 30 30 30
Email: info@lgbt.foundation
Website/s: https://lgbt.foundation
Opening Time:
8.30am - 10pm
Location:Manchester and Greater Manchester
"LGBT Foundation, PO Box 5577, Manchester, M61 OTT"
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LGBTfdn
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LGBTFdn/
LGBT Health and Wellbeing
Overview:
LGBT Health and Wellbeing promotes the health, wellbeing and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT), including non-binary, queer, intersex, asexual people, and all identities under the umbrella LGBTQIA+ people in Scotland. They provide support, services and information to improve mental and emotional wellbeing, reduce social isolation and promote community development and volunteering
Type:
Services: Advice/Information, Befriending/1:1 support and counselling, Campaigning/Activism, Counselling, Events, Healthcare, Helpline, Immigration, Mental Health, Publications, Self-help/Support Group, Sexual Health, Social Group
Cost:
Free & Paid
Who:
"For All LGBT+ Communities People over 50"
Contact
Telephone: 0131 564 3970, 0131 564 3972 for Telefriending LGBT+ people over 50, 03001232523 Helpline
Email: diane@lgbthealth.org.uk, stella@lgbthealth.org.uk, ryan@lgbthealth.org.uk, katrina@lgbthealth.org.uk, kay@lgbthealth.org.uk
Website/s: http://www.lgbthealth.org.uk
Opening Time:
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm;
Helpline Tue & Wed 12-9pm;
Thu & Sun 12-5pm
Location:Scotland
"LGBT Foundation, PO Box 5577, Manchester, M61 OTT"
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lgbthealthy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lgbthealthy
LGBT Youth Scotland
Overview:
Scotland’s national charity for LGBTI young people, working with 13–25 year olds across the country. They also deliver the LGBT Charter programme to schools, organisations and businesses.
Their goal is to make Scotland the best place to grow up for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex young people. They play a leading role in the provision of quality youth work to LGBTI young people that promotes their health and wellbeing, and are a valued and influential partner in LGBTI equality and human rights.
https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/chat (on specific days, check website)
Closely linked to domestic abuse work. They have really good classroom resources: https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/national-programmes/schools-and-teachers/
Type:
Services: Advice/Information, Befriending/1:1, Domestic Abuse, Education, Gender, Housing/Homelessness, Infrastructure/Community Development, Mental Health
Policy/Representation, Pride, Publications, Research, Resource Library, Sexual Health, Social Group, Training, Volunteering
Cost:
Free
Who:
For All LGBT+ Communities
Young People
Contact
Telephone: 0131 555 3940
Email: info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
Website/s: https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/
Opening Time:
Open: 9am to 5pm for office hours; Varying evening times depending on group. Weekly Evening Groups Across Scotland - Different Days and Nights
Location: Scotland
Address: Mitchell House, 5/1 Mitchell Street, Edinburgh, EH6 7BD
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lgbtys?lang=en
LGBT+ Service Nottinghamshire
Overview:
Providing specialist one-to-one, group and counselling services for young people aged 11-25 and their families across Nottinghamshire.
Support for young LGBT+ people, Parent and carers support, LGBT+ counselling and Trans support. They offer confidential one-to-one and group support providing specialist services to young people on a weekly basis.
Referrals to the Tavistock and Portman Gender Identity Clinic (GIC) in London - the only clinic in the UK to take patients under 18
Type:
Services: Advice/Information, Advocacy, Befriending/1:1, Campaigning/Activism, Counselling, Drop-in Service, Education, Employment, Equal Opportunities/Discrimination, Events, Gender, Harassment, Healthcare, Housing/Homelessness, Mental Health, Policy/Representation, Pride, Publications, Self-help/Support Group, Sexual Health, Sexual Violence, Social Group, Substance Misuse
Cost:
Free
Who:
All LGBT+ Communities
Young People
Contact
Telephone: 01909 479191
Email: info@lgbtplusnotts.org.uk
Website/s: https://www.lgbtplusnotts.org.uk/
Opening Time:
Open: Groups run at different times throughout the week. One-to-one appointments also available
Location: Nottinghamshire
Address: Abbey Street Community Centre, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2LA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lgbtplusnotts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LGBTPlusNotts/
LGBT+ Sparkle Social Group Wolverhampton
Overview:
LGBT+ Sparkle Social Group Wolverhampton was started in December 2019 and they work with our partners Healthwatch Wolverhampton for anyone that needs support and they will signpost the individual to the relevant services.
They also do a lot of networking with other organisations that join our group every Thursday at 2pm via Zoom and we also have guest speakers raising awareness of issues in the LGBT+ community. We hold online quizzes and yoga with another of our partners called Wild Wolf Movement. It is a safe space for the LGBT+ community and we also have allies joining our Social Group.
Type:
Services: Advice/Information, Disability, Domestic Abuse
Education, Equal Opportunities/Discrimination
Faith, Gender, Healthcare, Housing/Homelessness
Mental Health, Sexual Health
Sexual Violence, Social Group, Substance Misuse
Volunteering
Cost:
Free
Who:
All LGBT+ Communities
Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicities
Men
People of Faith
People over 50
People with disabilities
Women
Young People
Contact
Telephone: 07515 518568
Opening Time:
Open: 10am til 5pm. Every Thursday at 2pm via Zoom and we also have guest speakers raising awareness of issues in the LGBT+ community
Location: Wolverhampton
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sparklelgbt
Live Through This
Overview:
Supporting and advocating for members of the LGBTIG+ community affected by cancer. Live Through This offer peer-support, community engagement, clinical education and bespoke resource production aimed at improving community awareness, knowledge and experience when facing cancer.
Type:
Services: Advocacy
Disability, Healthcare
Policy/Representation, Research
Self-help/Support Group
Cost:
Free
Who:
All LGBT+ Communities
People with disabilities
Contact
Telephone: 020 8673 4545
Website/s: https://livethroughthis.co.uk
Opening Time:
Location:
London
Address:
92-94 Wallis Road, London E9 5LN
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LTTcancer
Local Authority
Overview:
Your Local Authority (council) should have a Drug and Addiction Team (DDAT), who can arrange what is best for your condition via a walk-in.
Type:
Walk-in appointments are available every day; the DDAT will usually see the first four people. They will assess if you need a detox, housing, etc., and can refer you to various clinics if needed (funded by yourself or via local council benefits, like income & housing).
Cost:
Free
Who:
Those with substance abuse issues seeking support for various needs.
Contact
Opening Time: Location: Physical Address: Local Council Offices. First come, first served walk-in appointments on a daily basis (M-F)
Manchester Parents Group
Overview:
Manchester Parents Group is a voluntary organisation which supports families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (LGBT). They are all parents of lesbian, gay and bisexual sons and daughters and understand the confusion and questions you may have when when you first found out your child is lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.
Type:
"Services: Advice/Information
Campaigning/Activism
Education
Equal Opportunities/Discrimination
Gender
Harassment
Helpline
Pride
Self-help/Support Group
Volunteering"
Cost:
Free
Who:
"For Ace Spectrum Communities
All LGBT+ Communities
Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicities
Intersex/Variations in Sex Characteristics (VSC)
Men
Non-UK Residents
People of Faith
People over 50
People with disabilities
Women
Young People"
Contact
Telephone: 0845 652 2674
Website/s: https://manpg.co.uk
Opening Time:
"First Saturday of each month 11am to 1pm"
Location: Manchester and Greater Manchester
" BB2 4EN Blackburn, UK"
May Tree
Overview:
Maytree is a “sanctuary for the suicidal”. It provides a non-medical place to stay for adults (18+) across the UK in suicidal crisis where they can explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Most of the staff are volunteers, and it is open year-round for support via phone or email.
Type:
After initial contact via the phone or email, there is an assessment, and you may or may not be offered a place to stay at Maytree. Maytree provides a calm and safe environment where suicidal feelings can be discussed in one-on-one sessions with staff and volunteers trained to help.
Volunteers are 'befrienders', not necessarily medical professionals. They may well still be counsellors or have had some form of training, but the purpose of Maytree is to befriend others and build trust by sharing each other's stories. They see themselves as the middle person between crisis helplines and hospital admissions.
There is no charge, but the stay is limited to a one-off 4-night, 5-day period. No doctor referral is required. Volunteers also prepare freshly-made food, and residents can interact with each other, go for walks, write, paint, and more.
Note: The residential centre is not currently open for stays, but they still offer phone and email support.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For those 18+ contemplating suicide for various reasons, such as a result of bereavement or other mental health issues.
Contact
Telephone: 0207 263 7070
Email: maytree@maytree.org.uk
Website/s: https://www.maytree.org.uk/
Opening Time: 24/7/365 Location: Virtual & Physical Address: London, Finsbury Park
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaytreeRespite
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maytreeevents/
Mental Health Concern
Overview:
Mental Health Concern has a wide range of clinician-led specialist mental health services, such as wellbeing and residential services, predominantly provided by the NHS and local authorities in the North East of England.
Type:
Search their website or contact them to be connected with the following services:
- Rehabilitation
- Adult & older people’s mental health
- Residential
- Community & wellbeing
Cost:
Free
Who:
For anyone looking for residential, wellbeing or adult/older adult mental health services in North East England.
Contact
Telephone: 0191 217 0377
Email: enquiries@concerngroup.org
Opening Time: Location: Physical Address: North East of England
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MH_Concern
Mental Health Foundation
Overview:
The Mental Health Foundation is a charity specialising in research and policy development that focuses on preventing mental health problems. They campaign for good mental health via information, awareness, blogs, research studies and events.
Type:
Does not advise people on their personal circumstances; not a helpline.
Cost:
Free
Contact
Telephone: 020 7803 1100
Email: events@mentalhealth.org.uk
Website/s: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
Opening Time: Location: Virtual Address: Virtual
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mentalhealth
Mental Health UK
Overview:
Mental Health UK offers advice, information and support to those affected by mental health issues. They oversee four other charities (e.g. Rethink Mental Illness) and advise on mental health and money problems through their other free website, Mental Health & Money Advice. Moreover, they have a free online community, Clic, for peer support and resources for parents on how to speak to their children about mental health.
Type:
Services: - Focuses on providing advice on welfare benefits, managing money and debt, and mental health care and treatment through their online partner website, Mental Health & Money Advice - Offers financial information and support to those suffering from mental health issues and friends/family members trying to help someone manage their finances.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For anyone (parents, carers, etc.) looking for general advice, information, or support for mental health, and in particular, money advice and online peer support.
Contact
Website/s: https://mentalhealth-uk.org/support-and-services/
https://www.mentalhealthandmoneyadvice.org/en/
Opening Time: Location: Virtual Address: Virtual
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mentalhealthuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mhealthuk/
Micro Rainbow CIC
Overview:
"Micro Rainbow is a not for profit social enterprise that supports LGBTI asylum seekers and refugees. We do so through a holistic approach to integration which has three key programmes:
Safe housing: we are the only organisation in the UK to run safe houses exclusively for homeless LGBTI asylum seekers and refugees.
Social inclusion: we run activities that reduce isolation, help people build new friendships and improve people’s mental health and self-esteem. They include weekly peer support groups, art projects and mindfulness workshops.
Moving on: we run workshops that improve people’s skills in finding employment, accessing vocational training or education. We also facilitate job opportunities"
Type:
"Services: Advice/Information
Advocacy
Helpline
Housing/Homelessness
Immigration
Self-help/Support Group
Social Group
Training"
Cost:
Free, maybe paid too at some point (not sure)
Who:
For All LGBT+ Communities and Non-UK Residents
Contact
Email: info@microrainbow.org, housing@microrainbow.org, movingon@microrainbow.org, social@microrainbow.org
Website/s: http://www.microrainbow.org
Opening Time:
Mon-Fri
Location:London
Unit 2.4, The Green House, 244-254 Cambridge Heath Road E2 9DA London, UK
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MicroRainbow
Middle Eastern Women & Society Organisation
Overview:
MEWSo supports women in London in rebuilding their lives. They offer advice and befriending services, and activities that empowers and builds self-confidence. The charity is built on the values of secularism, solidarity and social justice. Their mission is to promote and facilitate equality, integration, community cohesion and cross-cultural understanding. Their upcoming project is aimed at LBT women in BME communities, to offer support for BME women who have experience violence and/or rejection for their sexuality/gender (specifically trans women who face higher chances of violence than cis women), while also educating our community on LGBT issues, so that we can create a more accepting society within our Middle Eastern, Asian, and North African communities
Type:
"Services: Advice/Information
Befriending/1:1; Campaigning/Activism; Domestic Abuse; Education; Employment; Equal Opportunities/Discrimination; Events; Gender; Harassment; Healthcare; Housing/Homelessness; Legal Advice; Mental Health
Networks; Outdoors/Sports; Pride; Self-help/Support Group
Sexual Violence; Volunteering"
Cost:
Free
Who:
"For Bisexual Women
Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicities
Lesbians/Gay Women
Non-UK Residents
People over 50
Trans People/People with gender histories
Women
Young People"
Contact
Telephone: 07958 145 666
Email: office@mewso.org
Website/s: https://www.mewso.org
Opening Time:
"Open: Mondays & Wednesdays 9.30am-5pm. Advice services still available both face-to-face and online."
Location: London
"Durham Road Resource Centre, 86 Durham Road, Islington, London
N7 7DT & Church Street Neighbourhood Centre, Cherwell House, Penfold Street, Westminster, London NW8 8PT"
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MewsOrg
MIND
Overview:
MIND raises awareness and offers advice and support to anyone experiencing mental health issues through their national phone and web-based support and their 100+ ‘Local Minds’ in England and Wales.
Type:
"Services:
- National phone line: You can call their info line for general mental health support and information
- National web support: Tips on how to support others by providing an extensive list of issues, with each highlighting the various support services available
- Legal line
- Local Minds (125 of them): They help over 390,000 people across England and Wales. Their services include supported housing, crisis helplines, drop-in centres, employment and training schemes, counselling and befriending
- For those feeling suicidal or needing to talk to someone right away, on the ""need urgent help now"" page, they refer people to the Samaritans helpline and other telephone helplines
- A to Z Mental Health issues page is handy for further information and resources"
Cost:
Free
Who:
Particularly well-suited for friends and family of those struggling with mental health as there is a wealth of handy information available, and help can be provided around legal issues as well.
Contact
Telephone: 0800 123 3393
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Website/s: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds/
https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/?ctaId=/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/slices/using-this-tool/
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/a-z-mental-health/
Opening Time: 9am-6pm, Mon-Fri Location: Virtual & Physical Address: Several locations based on your postcode
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindcharity
MindOut
Overview:
"Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Queer Mental Health Services. They welcome all LGBTQ+ people including those who identify as asexual, aromantic, pansexual, non-binary, genderqueer, genderfluid and intersex. Their services are also available to those who may not identify under the LGBTQ umbrella including straight people who have sexual and/or romantic relationships with LGBTQ people, men who have sex with men, women who have sex with women, people who previously identified as LGBTQ and those who are questioning their sexual and/or gender identities."
Type:
Services: Awareness, Trianing, Advocacy workshops, Transadvocay, Online support, Peer mentoring, Support groups, Volunteering, People of Colour specific sessions, Phone counceling, Online support, In person, Newsletter, Suicide prevention, Peer mentoring
Cost:
Free
Who:
Anyone over 18
Contact
Telephone: 01273 234839
Email: info@mindout.org.uk
Website/s: https://mindout.org.uk
Opening Time:
Online chat opening times change every week:
Thursday 12th May 2022
12:00pm – 1:30pm
5.30pm – 7:30pm
Friday 13th May 2022
12:00pm – 1:30pm (Trans and Non-Binary specific session)
Sunday 15th May 2022
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Monday 16th May 2022
12:00pm – 1:30pm (Housing specific session)
5.30pm – 7:30pm
Tuesday 17th May 2022
5.30pm – 7:30pm
Thursday 18th May 2022
12:00pm – 1:30pm (People of Colour specific session)
5.30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Virtual & Physical
Community Base, 113 Queens Road
Brighton BN1 3XG
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MindOutLGBTQ
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindoutlgbtq
Money Advice Service
Overview:
Money Advice Service has its website, phone lines and a webchat to help you find a debt adviser near you and gain advice on other debt matters.
Type:
Services: - Provides advice and information on how to improve your finances - Tools and calculators to help you keep track of your finances and plan ahead - Reach out to them online or via the phone to be connected with a financial advisor .
Cost:
Free
Who:
For anyone who needs financial advice and information.
Contact
Website/s: https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en
Opening Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, M-F; Closed weekends and Bank Holidays; Web Chat also open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm on Saturdays. Location: Virtual Address: Virtual
Mount Carmel
Overview:
Mount Carmel is a private clinic located in South London that specialises in treating alcoholism. They also treat other forms of addiction and mental health issues and offer day programmes and detox management as well.
Type:
They have 18 residential bedrooms with treatment programmes for clients looking to stay in-house for a sustained period of time. All programme types focus primarily on alcohol addiction but also address other addictions, such as gambling, drugs, etc.
Cost:
Self-funded or can be referred for free via Local authority (call local Drug And Addictions Team (DAAT) at your local authority)
-£700/week for residential (18 bedrooms)
-£330/week for day clients
Who:
For men and women looking for support for total abstinence and lifetime recovery from alcohol.
Contact
Telephone: 020 8769 7674
Email: info@mountcarmel.org.uk
Website/s: https://mountcarmel.org.uk/
Opening Time: Location: Physical Address: Streatham, London
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mountcarmeluk
MyPride
Overview:
MyPride is a social/support network group for LGBTQIA+ individuals in the London area. There are no political goals other than providing a safe space where people can socialise, network, or get support from (if needed) other like-minded individuals.
Type:
"Services: Advice/Information; Advocacy; Befriending/1:1; Campaigning/Activism; Counselling; Drop-in Service; Equal Opportunities/Discrimination; Events; Gender; Harassment; Healthcare; Helpline; Housing/Homelessness; Infrastructure/Community Development; Legal Advice
Mental Health; Outdoors/Sports; Pride; Publications; Research; Resource Library
Sexual Health; Sexual Violence; Substance Misuse; Training; Volunteering"
Cost:
Free , maybe paid too at some point (not sure)
Who:
"For Ace Spectrum Communities
All LGBT+ Communities
Bisexual Men
Bisexual Women
Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicities
Gay Men
Lesbians/Gay Women
People over 50"
Contact
Email: mypridelondon@gmail.com
Opening Time:
Location:London
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mypridelondon
NAPAC
Overview:
If you’re an adult who wants to talk about abuse you suffered in childhood, you can call the support line or e-mail them. There are also six booklets designed for survivors in audio and visual format, and they provide resources and training for people who know a survivor as well.
Type:
Services:
- Helpline (confidential 30 minutes of supportive listening/offers signposting - run by experienced staff and volunteers). Not a resource for ongoing counselling/support
- Email support
- In-person peer support groups (although not currently operating)
- Training and online resources for those that know a survivor
Cost:
Free
Who:
For adult survivors of childhood abuse seeking short-term, supportive listening over the phone, or those wanting training on how best to support them.
Contact
Telephone: 0808 801 0331
Email: support@napac.org.uk
Website/s: https://napac.org.uk/
Opening Time: Opening Times: 10am-9pm, Mon-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri Location: Virtual & Physical Address: Several locations based on your postcode
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NAPAC
Naz and Matt Foundation
Overview:
They tackle homophobia triggered by religion or culture to help parents accept their children. Their mission is to never let religion, any religion, come in the way of the unconditional love between parents and their children.They exist to empower and support LGBTQI+ individuals, their friends and family to work towards resolving challenges linked to sexuality or gender identity, where religion or culture is heavily influencing the situation. The foundation provides support, mentoring, books, films, school talks, public talks and also workshops. They campaign tirelessly in the national and international press about the importance of unconditional love from religious parents towards their LGBTQI+ children.
Type:
"Services: Advice/Information
Advocacy
Campaigning/Activism
Faith
Helpline
Immigration
Policy/Representation
Pride
Publications
Resource Library
Self-help/Support Group
Social Group"
Cost:
Free & Paid
Who:
" All LGBT+ Communities
Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicities
Men
Non-UK Residents
People of Faith
Women"
Contact
Website/s: https://www.nazandmattfoundation.org/
Opening Time:
Location:London
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nazandmatt
New Road
Overview:
Agroup of parents and carers in Worcestershire and South Birmingham area, whose children have come out to them as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Non-binary or Gender-fluid. There are other categories too. Parents may have more than one such child and they may have disclosed at any age from very young into adulthood.
Type:
Services: They meet monthly in Worcestershire. They are not trained advisors but are a peer to peer support group. Support is via meetings not online.
Cost:
Free
Who:
Parents of LGBTQI+ children
Contact
Telephone: 07864 397422
Email: newroadparents@gmail.com
Website/s: http://newroadparents.org
Opening Time:
Generally on the third Tuesday evening of each month
Location: Worcestershire and South Birmingham area
Twitter: https://twitter.com/newroadparents
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newroadparents
NHS 111 (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
Overview:
NHS 111 is the non-emergency number offering 24 hour medical information, advice and reassurance. It replaced NHS Direct in 2014. You should use the NHS 111 service if you urgently need medical help or advice but it’s not a life-threatening situation.
Type:
Services: Depending on the situation you will:
> find out what local service can help you
> be connected to a nurse, emergency dentist, pharmacist or GP
> get a face-to-face appointment if you need one
> be given an arrival time if you need to go to A&E – this might mean you spend less time in A&E
> be told how to get any medicine you need
> get self-care advice
Cost:
Free
Who:
For: All
Contact
Telephone: 111
Opening Time: Live Chat from 9am-4pm Mon-Fri Location: UK
NHS Mental Health Support
Overview:
Search for NHS mental health services and nearby support based on postcode.
Cost:
No costs to use the directory.
Contact
Oasis Open House LGBTQIA+ Hub Waterloo (Part of Open Church)
Overview:
In spite of all the new legislation in many evangelical/conservative churches, it is still difficult to live openly as a person who is LGBTQIA+, many feel that not only has the church rejected them but so has God. If that is you OPEN HOUSE is a safe place where you can share your story without any fear of rejection and receive encouragement.
They offer a safe place for LGBTI people of faith or no faith or questioning.
Open House aims to offer a social setting within a church context that is inclusive and accessible to all whatever their belief system is. A pastoral support for those that have been hurt by the Christian Faith or feel that their faith is not compatible with being gay, the aim is to allow them to talk and to find freedom within their sexuality. A social network and meet once a month on the third Tuesday for various activities as well as meeting ad hoc after services at the church. An education and advice to those of a christian faith and how they can be inclusive in their own place of worship.
Type:
Services: Advice/Information
Befriending/1:1
Campaigning/Activism
Events
Faith
Social Group
Cost:
Free
Who:
All LGBT+ Communities
People of Faith
Contact
Telephone: +44 20 7921 4205, +44 7411 953 543
Website/s: http://www.oasiswaterloo.org/open-house/
Opening Time:
Open: Third Tuesday of every month at 19:30 for 20:00 start
Location: London
Address: 1 Kennington Road, London SE1 7QP
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpeningDoorsUK
Op COURAGE: the Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
Overview:
Op COURAGE is an NHS mental health specialist service designed to help serving personnel due to leave the military, reservists, armed forces veterans and their families.
Type:
Services: Op COURAGE can help you and your family with a range of support and treatment, including:
> supporting you with intensive emergency care and treatment if you’re in a crisis
> helping you transition from military to civilian life by providing mental health care with Defence Medical Services (DMS)
> supporting armed forces families affected by mental health problems, including helping you access local services
>helping you recognise and treat early signs of mental health problems as well as more advanced mental health conditions and psychological trauma
>helping you to access other NHS mental health services if you need them, such as finding an NHS psychological therapies service (IAPT) and eating disorder services
>helping you get in touch with charities and local organisations who can support your wider health and wellbeing needs, such as housing, relationships, finances, employment, drug and alcohol misuse and social support
Cost:
Free (GP Referal)
Who:
For: Veterans (To receive help and support from Op COURAGE, you must: be a resident in England and have served in the UK armed forces for a full day; be registered with a GP practice in England or be willing and eligible to register with a GP; provide your military service number)
Contact
Telephone: 0800 652 2867
Email: VTILS@cntw.nhs.uk
Website/s: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/mental-health/veterans-reservists/
Opening Time: Location: England
Opening Doors
Overview:
Opening Doors provides services and support to LGBTQ+ people over 50. They aim to ensure that LGBTQ+ people over 50 live happy, healthy and independent lives that are free from loneliness, prejudice and discrimination. Opening Doors do this by providing: social opportunities; a befriending service; the OD Rainbow Memory Cafe [support for people affected by dementia]; intergenerational volunteering opportunities.
OD also work with health and social care organisations to support their services becoming more older LGBTQ+ affirmative and welcoming. They provide a range of training on a wide range of issues related to working with older people from the LGBTQ+ communities – and a national quality standard – Pride in Care – for organisations wanting to celebrate their inclusive services.
Type:
Services: Advice/Information
Befriending/1:1, Campaigning/Activism, Events, Gender, Infrastructure/Community Development
Networks, Policy/Representation, Pride
Publications, Research, Self-help/Support Group
Social Group, Training, Volunteering
Cost:
Free
Who:
For All LGBT+ Communities
People over 50
Contact
Telephone: +44 20 7183 6260
Email: info@openingdoors.lgbt
Website/s: https://www.openingdoorslondon.org.uk
Opening Time:
Open:
Location: London
Address: Unit 4.1b Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpeningDoorsUK
Papyrus
Overview:
Papyrus is focused on reducing the number of young people (35 and under) who die by suicide by shattering the stigma around suicide and equipping young people and their communities with the skills needed to recognise and respond to suicidal behaviour.
Type:
Services:
- HOPELINEUK (Helpline): Confidential support and advice service for those 35 and under who are experiencing suicidal thoughts, or anyone concerned about a young person thinking about suicide
- HOPELINEUK Web Chat
- Email support
- HOPELINK: A digital platform that allows young people to revisit their suicide safety plans 24/7 in a confidential online space with the help of suicide prevention advisors
- Online resources
Cost:
Free
Who:
For young people under 35 seeking support around suicidal ideation, and professionals or parents who want to know how to support a young person contemplating suicide.
Contact
Telephone: 0800 0684 141, 07860 039 967 (Text)
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Website/s: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/get-in-touch/
Opening Time: Opening Times: 10am - 10pm, Mon - Fri 2pm - 10 pm, Weekends 2pm - 5pm, Bank Holidays Location: Virtual Address: Virtual
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PAPYRUS_tweets
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PAPYRUSUK
Phoenix Futures
Overview:
Phoenix Futures is a charity and housing association that has been helping people overcome drug and alcohol problems for 50 years.
Type:
Phoenix Futures offers support services in the following four areas:
- Residential treatment
- Criminal justice
- Local community
- Housing
Click on this link to look for services in your area:
https://www.phoenix-futures.org.uk/phoenix-futures-for/people-and-families-who-use-our-services/find-a-service/
Cost:
Charge unknown, but do accept local council-funded care if you cannot self-fund.
Who:
For people with drug and alcohol problems looking for residential treatment options, or help in their local community, with the justice system or housing.
Contact
Telephone: 020 7234 9740, 0141 332 012
Email: info@phoenix-futures.org.uk
Website/s: https://www.phoenix-futures.org.uk/
Opening Time: Location: Physical Address: Several locations based on your postcode
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhoenixFutures1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phoenixfutures
POSITIVE 21: Challenging HIV in the 21st centrury
Overview:
"A peer support group for gay, bisexual & MSM men living with HIV
Gay and bisexual men of all ages with HIV are:
better able to cope with the impact of having HIV;
are more knowledgeable about HIV and HIV treatments;
are more knowledgeable about HIV services;
less isolated"
Type:
"Services: Advice/Information
Advocacy
Befriending/1:1 (A new weekly Online Positive21 Peer Support Service to support group members; Skype conference - national and international; Telephone support)
Counselling
Healthcare
Helpline
Mental Health
Self-help/Support Group
Sexual Health
Social Group"
Cost:
Free
Who:
"Bisexual Men
Gay Men
Men
Other
People over 50
Trans People/People with gender histories
Young People"
Contact
Telephone: 07549 430465
Email: michael@positive21.org.uk
Website/s: http://www.positive21.org.uk
Opening Time:
see website: http://www.positive21.org.uk/contact.shtml
Location:Meeting groups and clinics in London and Wales (online UK wide)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/umbrellacymru/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umbrellacymru/
Priory
Overview:
Private mental health organisation with several clinics across the UK. Specific treatments for 70 different conditions available, including eating disorders, addictions and more. Privately funded, or via insurance.
Type:
70 various conditions treated at in-person locations throughout the UK, paid for by your insurance provider or yourself.
Cost:
Ranges from £13k for a 28-day programme (Glasgow) to £22k (flagship Roehampton centre). Average is around £18k for that programme. General admission is £6k per week average.
Who:
For those who can afford private mental health care.
Contact
Telephone: 0800 086 1086
Email: info@priorygroup.com
Website/s: https://www.priorygroup.com/
Opening Time: Location: Physical Address: Several locations based on your postcode
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrioryGroup
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrioryGroup/
Proud ‘N’ Diverse (Yorkshire)
Overview:
A support and social charity based in Leeds for LGBTQI+ people aged 18+.
They provide a safe space for group meetings and a one to one advice service for housing, employment, benefits, health, education, family, consumer, discrimination.
Type:
Services: Advice/Information
Counselling, Employment, Equal Opportunities/Discrimination, Gender, Housing/Homelessness, Mental Health, Pride
Self-help/Support Group, Sexual Health, Social Group, Training
Volunteering
Cost:
Free and Paid (paid for business workshops)
Who:
All LGBT+ Communities
Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicities, Men, Non-UK Residents
People of Faith
People over 50
People with disabilities, Women
Contact
Telephone: 07506 605012
Email: support@proudndiverse.co.uk
Website/s: https://www.proudndiverse.co.uk/
Opening Time:
Open: See website for details
Location: Yorkshire
Twitter: https://twitter.com/proudndiverse
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Proudndiverse/
Providence Project
Overview:
The Providence Project in Bournemouth is one of the leading addiction treatment centres for drug & alcohol, gambling and other addiction/mental health issues in the United Kingdom. It is a private residential rehab centre that has been running since 1996.
Type:
The Providence Project offers a full-length programme of 12 weeks, with a minimum stay of 28 days recommended. Prices include a tailored detox programme, programme activities and accommodation/food.
Cost:
4-week programme including detox = £4,950
£895/wk thereafter.
Who:
For those looking for a private residential rehab for their alcohol, drug or gambling addiction.
Contact
Telephone: 0800 955 0945
Website/s: https://providenceproject.org/
Opening Time: Opening Times: 8am - 11pm 7 days a week Location: Physical Address: Bournemouth
QUEER STREET
Overview:
They love the idea of creating a community, a space where queer youth feel at home. A community that looks out for each other and where a sense of true belonging can be found. The term ‘up queer street’ is an old-fashioned saying that meant someone was in difficulty. They recognise that many LGBTQIAP+ young people face adversity – rejection, homelessness, poor mental health, hate crime – to name just a few. So we say to those young people, the charity is here alongside you and they want to help you through this. There is hope.
Type:
Services: Advice/Information, Counselling, Housing/Homelessness, Self-help/Support Group, Sexual Health, Social Group
Cost:
Paid & Free training only
Who:
"For Ace Spectrum Communities
All LGBT+ Communities
Young People"
Contact
Email: hello@queerstreet.org.uk
Website/s: https://www.queerstreet.org.uk/
Opening Time:
Location:
Zone 5, Wrentham Business Centre,
Prospect Park, Exeter, EX4 6NA
Rainbow Jews
Overview:
Rainbow Jews is the Britain’s first ever Jewish LGBTQI+ history project.
Their public collection is at the London Metropolitan Archives. They have a touring exhibition and educational resources, and do talks and awareness events at community centres, schools, and other public venues.
Type:
Services: Advocacy
Campaigning/Activism, Education
Equal Opportunities/Discrimination
Events, Faith, Gender, Research
Training, Volunteering
Cost:
They have a great list of other Jewish LGBTQ+ organisations who offer psychosocial support: Here
Who:
For All LGBT+ Communities
People of Faith
Contact
Telephone: 07908 185872
Website/s: http://www.rainbowjews.com/
Opening Time:
Location:
London
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RainbowJews
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RainbowJews/
Re-engage
Overview:
Re-engage helps older people reconnect with their communities though regular face-to-face meetings, providing a lifeline of friendship.
Type:
Services: Our tea parties are monthly social groups open to people aged 75 and over. They are a chance for a change of scenery and regular afternoons of conversation and laughter with friends of all ages.
Call companions is our telephone befriending service ensuring older people remain connected to the outside world. Call companions is available to anyone aged 75 and over who would benefit from a regular chat over the phone with a friendly volunteer.
Our activity groups give those 75 and over the chance to participate in gentle exercise as they make connections with others. Our activity groups in Wales and West Yorkshire take place both face to face and online (Tai Chi, Yoga, dancing, skittles, boules).
Community Christmas provides a free online directory of local festive events and activities taking place across the UK, which are open to local older people who would otherwise be spending Christmas alone.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For: 75+ adults (75 and above)
Contact
Telephone: 0800 716543
Website/s: https://www.reengage.org.uk
Opening Time:
Address:
Re-engage 7 Bell Yard London WC2A 2JR
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reengageuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reengageuk
Rehab Online
Overview:
A directory of residential rehabilitation services for drug and/or alcohol support.
Cost:
No costs to use the directory. There may be a cost depending on the rehabilitation services you choose.
Contact
Website/s: www.rehab-online.org.uk
RETHINK
Overview:
Offers advice, training and consulting to those who want to help a family member, friend or co-worker.
Cost:
Free
Contact
Telephone: 0300 5000 927
Website/s: https://rethink.org/services-groups
Opening Time: 9.30am - 4pm, Mon - Fri Excluding Bank Holidays
Rethink Mental Illness
Overview:
Rethink Mental Illness has over 200 mental health services and 140 support groups across England. From psychological therapies and crisis and recovery houses to peer support groups and housing services, they directly help thousands of people every year.
Type:
Services: - Website: Lots of mental health information and resources - Phone line: Provide advisory services on mental health issues - Provides support and advice for carers - Support and help integrating individuals back into their community (including those who’ve spent time in prison) - Housing - Peer groups Note: They do not offer emergency services and can only advise those 18+ living in England.
Cost:
Free
Who:
Can only advise those 18+ living in England on their advice line, and it is an excellent resource for carers.
Contact
Email: info@rethink.org
Website/s: https://www.rethink.org/services-groups
Opening Time: 0930 - 1600, M-F Not bank holidays Location: Virtual & Physical Address: Several locations based on your postcode
Twitter: info@rethink.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkCharity
Richmond Fellowship
Overview:
Provides care homes and supported housing schemes with round-the-clock support for individuals in safe, recovery-focused environments, often as a step down from a stay in a hospital or as an alternative to being admitted to a hospital. They also provide supported living, job search assistance, and community-based help.
Type:
You can search their website for the various services they offer across England: - Residential recovery and supported living - Criminal justice and advocacy - Community-based help - Crisis houses - Employment support - Social enterprises.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For anyone looking for recovery-focused, round-the-clock residential care after, or as opposed to, hospital care.
Contact
Opening Time: Location: Physical Address: Several locations based on your postcode
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rfmentalhealth
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rfmentalhealth
Royal British Legion
Overview:
The Royal British Legion provides life-long support services to the men and women of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families – ensuring help is at hand through life. We are the country’s largest Armed Forces charity, with 180,000 members, 110,000 volunteers and a network of partners and charities; helping us give support wherever and whenever it’s needed.
Type:
Services: Expert advice and guidance (finance, wellbeing, benefits, housing, advice), recovery and rehabilitation (Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, Personal Recovery Centres, Tha Battle Back Centre) through transitioning to civilian life, research and campaining,
Cost:
Free/ maybe paid depedning on the activities
Who:
For: men and women in the Armed forces, veterans and their families
Contact
Telephone: 0808 802 8080
Website/s: https://twitter.com/PoppyLegion
Opening Time: Opening Hours: 8am-8pm every day Address: Royal British Legion 199 Borough High St London SE1 1AA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PoppyLegion
Samaritans
Overview:
Samaritans is one of the most well-known helplines for people in crisis in the UK and Ireland. They are staffed by volunteers, with the first point of contact often being the phone.
Type:
A non-judgemental listening service that does not give advice but can help you explore the best ways to cope for yourself. They can also provide contact details for local organisations that can help you based on your needs.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For people in crisis who want to talk to someone anonymously.
Contact
Telephone: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website/s: https://www.samaritans.org/
Opening Time: 24/7/365 Location: Virtual Address: Virtual
Twitter: https://twitter.com/samaritans
Sane
Overview:
SANE’s professional staff and volunteers aim to improve the quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness. They raise awareness, provide emotional support through the phone and web to those 16+ struggling with mental health and their carers, and more.
Type:
Services: - Website: They have good information for young people; however, you must be 16+ to use their services - Support Forum (18+) - Helpline (although the SANEline is not currently operating) - Text service: You can leave your first name and a contact number on the number provided, and they will get back to you - Email support
Cost:
Free
Who:
Offers support services to those 16+ (Support Forum 18+).
Contact
Email: support@sane.org.uk, info@sane.org.uk
Website/s: http://www.sane.org.uk/what_we_do/support/
Opening Time: 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm daily (the SANEline is not currently operating) Location: Virtual Address: Virtual
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CharitySANE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharitySANE/
Sapper Support (Always there when needed)
Overview:
Sapper Support is the only 24/7 PTSD crisis helpline staffed solely by veterans and 999 personnel.
We give emotional and physical support to sufferers of PTSD and other associated mental health issues. We are able to also speed up the process of recovery by financing that all important assessment to determine a diagnosis and where appropriate, fund treatment too.
The volume of calls we have received and the different number of cap Badges has meant that we have needed to adapt quickly. Firstly, morphing into a tri-service charity.
We then took the decision to utilise our expertise, experience and knowledge to help those who serve within the 999 arena. Making us a truly unique service, aimed solely at helping these two groups
Type:
Services: providing the only 24/7 PTSD helpline staffed solely by veterans and 999 personnel. Our volunteers are not doctors, councillors or health professionals. They are sappers who speak the lingo of the British squaddie, have served in all the theatres of war from Iraq’s Desert Storm to modern day Afghanistan. However, we are not solely limited to helping those with PTSD. There are other forms of mental health issues which we can help with by giving emotional, physical, financial support and signposting to other agencies.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For: Sapperes (veterans or currently serving ) and 999 personnel
Contact
Telephone: 0800 040 7873, 0800 040 7783
Email: info@sappersupport.com
Website/s: https://www.sappersupport.com
Opening Time: Office Hours: 24/7/365 Location: 1 Scott Lane, Gomersal, West Yorkshire BD19 4JY
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SapperSupport
SHOUT85258
Overview:
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. They launched publicly in May 2019 and have had more than 1,000,000 conversations with people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed and who need immediate support. As a digital service, Shout 85258 has become increasingly critical since Covid-19, being one of the few mental health support services able to operate as normal at this time.
Type:
Annonymous texting service
Cost:
Free
Who:
Children, young people and adults who are struggling to cope (not necessarily LGBTQI+)
Contact
Telephone: "Text ""SHOUT"" at 85258 "
Website/s: https://giveusashout.org
Opening Time:
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Location: Telephone SMS
21 Whitefriars Street, London EC4Y 8JJ
Twitter: https://twitter.com/giveusashoutuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/giveusashoutuk/
Side by Side (Mind)
Overview:
A supportive peer support online community where you can: feel at home, talk about your, mental health and connect with others who understand what you are going through.
We all know what it's like to struggle sometimes. Side by Side provides a safe place to listen, share and be heard.
Whether you're feeling good right now or having a hard time, the Side by Side community is a safe place to share experiences and listen to others.
Type:
Services: Making connections, Learn from each other, Feel inspired to take positive steps on their mental health journeys.
It’s important to note Side by Side isn’t a crisis service.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For anyone expriencing a mental health problem
Contact
Telephone: 0800 319 6789
Website/s: https://sidebyside.mind.org.uk
Opening Time:
Opening Time: The community is available to all, 24/7. Side by Side is moderated daily from 8.30am to midnight.
Location:
Online, UK
Social Interest Group
Overview:
The Social Interest Group (SIG) is one of the top charities in the UK offering custom person-centred social and health care services through their other charities: SIG Penrose, SIG Equinox, Pathways to Independence and SIG Investments. They specialise in rehabilitating and supporting people with complex needs, such as substance and alcohol use, mental illness and personality disorder.
Type:
SIG works in collaboration with those they support, carers, professionals, commissioners and local communities, and they operate according to the principles of Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE).
You can use their website to search for local services in the following areas:
- Mental health
- Women & trauma
- Drug & alcohol
- Criminal justice
- Homelessness & complex needs
- Personality disorder
Cost:
Charge
Who:
For those looking for bespoke and collaborative health and social care services to address their complex needs.
Contact
Telephone: 020 3668 9270
Opening Time: Location: Physical Address: Several locations based on your postcode
Twitter: https://twitter.com/socialinterest_
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM)
Overview:
Having a mental health crisis means different things to different people. You might feel so distressed that you want to harm yourself, or someone else. You might hear unpleasant voices or feel that people are watching you or trying to hurt you. It could help to tell someone you trust, maybe a family member or a friend. They can be with you and help you decide what to do. They can also contact services on your behalf.
Type:
Emergency services and out of hours: contact our Acute Referral Centre on 020 3228 6272
During office hours contact your local assessment and liaison team:
Lambeth
Our assessment and liaison team has been replaced with Lambeth Single Point of Access
Email: lambethspa@slam.nhs.uk
Call: 0800 090 2456
Lewisham
Email: Slm-tr.Lewisham-A-and-L@nhs.net
Call: 020 3228 9200
Croydon
Email: CroydonMapAssessmentandLiaisonTeam@slam.nhs.uk
Call: 02032280365
Southwark North (Maudsley Hospital)
Email: SouthwarkNorthAssessmentandLiaisonTeam@slam.nhs.uk
Call: 020 3228 9454
Southwark South (Maudsley Hospital)
Email: SouthwarkSouthAssessmentandLiaisonTeam@slam.nhs.uk
Call: 020 3228 9454
Cost:
Free
Who:
Anyone in crisis including LGBT+
Contact
Telephone: 0800 731 2864
Website/s: https://slam.nhs.uk/crisis
Opening Time:
Out of office hours: Call 0800 731 2864 to speak to our mental health crisis line for people in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.
Location:
London
Address:
Various
SSAFA Forcesline
Overview:
SSAFA Forcesline offers a free and 100% confidential helpline that provides a supportive listening and signposting service for serving personnel, former members of the Armed Forces and their families.
Type:
Services: Addiction, relationship breakdown, debt, homelessness, post-traumatic stress, depression and disability are all issues that can affect our members of our Armed Forces community. Many of these problems only become apparent when an individual has to leave their life in the Forces and join ‘Civvy Street’. SSAFA is committed to helping our brave men and women overcome these problems, and rebuild their lives.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For: regulars and reserves in the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army and the Royal Air Force and their families, including anyone who has completed National Service. They are all entitled to lifelong support from SSAFA, no matter how long they have served.
Contact
Website/s: https://www.ssafa.org.uk/help-you/forcesline
Opening Time: Mon-Fri 09:00 – 17:30 Location: UK and worldwide
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SSAFA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SSAFAOfficial/
Stonewall Housing and Advice Line
Overview:
Stonewall Housing is the specialist lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) housing advice and support provider in England. They provide housing support for LGBT people in their own homes, supported housing for young LGBT people, as well as free, confidential housing advice for LGBT people of all ages. They also research and lobby for LGBT housing rights, so that all LGBT people can feel safe and secure in their homes.
Since they were established in 1983, Stonewall Housing has helped thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people to find safe and secure homes.
Type:
Services: providing supported housing to over 40 young LGBT people;
delivering a free, confidential housing Advice Helpline to LGBT people of all ages;
holding drop-in housing advice surgeries for LGBT people;
delivering specialist and awareness training for social housing staff and tenants;
providing consultancy and information to other agencies about LGBT housing issues
providing support services to individuals and other agencies on a sub-contract basic;
lobbying and campaigning for the housing rights of LGBT people.
Who:
All LGBT+ Communities
Contact
Telephone: 020 7359 6242, Helpline 020 7359 5767
Email: info@stonewallhousing.org
Website/s: http://www.stonewallhousing.org
Opening Time: Advice Line is open Monday-Friday 10am-1pm. Weekly (and monthly) Drop In sessions on Wednesday and Friday afternoons - see website for details. Location: Stonewall Housing 2A Leroy House 436 Essex Road London N1 3QP
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stonewallhousin
Stroke Association
Overview:
As the leading charity for people recovering from stroke in the UK, Stroke Association offers invaluable services for those affected by the condition. Stroke is the UK’s fourth largest cause of death. However, the chances of recovering from stroke has doubled over the past 20 years
Type:
Services: Stroke Association researches new treatments as well as providing support services that help those affected by stroke to rebuild their lives. They offer tailored medical support for those leaving hospital. Communication support for people with aphasia is also available, plus emotional support and peer support sessions.
They also provide exercise-based stroke rehabilitation programmes and post-stroke reviews so that those recovering can receive a holistic overview of their on-going health needs. Brighton and Hove Impetus also runs a Neighbourhood Care Scheme to reduce isolation and build community connections
Cost:
Free
Who:
People with Stroke and those caring for them
Contact
Telephone: 3033033100
Email: supportercare@stroke.org.uk
Website/s: https://www.stroke.org.uk/finding-support
Opening Time:
9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Address:
Supporter Care Team Stroke Association 1 Sterling Business Park
Salthouse Road Northampton NN4 7EX
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thestrokeassoc
Teen Challenge
Overview:
Teen Challenge is a free Christian-based rehab for young people addicted to drugs or alcohol. It comprises 12 local teams and 500 workers (staff and volunteers) who work at multiple locations across the UK. Benefits help cover the cost of living, while Teen Challenge UK covers the rest.
Type:
Services:
- Teen Challenge: A 12-month voluntary program that is split into 3 levels. A fourth level is offered after completion of the first three, which includes ongoing support and supervision. They do not accept those who are using antipsychotic medications. To apply, you will have to fill in an application form for one of the centres. You can access the form on their website and can contact them via e-mail or phone for any questions
- 6 Residential centres & 15 drop-in centres across the UK
- Women’s centres in South Wales, Scotland and London
Cost:
Free
Who:
For teenagers who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and can live in a residential setting, which is dependent on an interview and GP reports.
Contact
Telephone: 01664 822 221
Website/s: http://teenchallenge.org.uk/
Opening Time: Location: Physical Address: Several locations across the UK: Nottinghamshire South Wales, Gorlas Scotland (3) London, Ilford
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teenchallengeuk
The Army’s National Charity
Overview:
ABF The Soldiers’ Charity is the Army’s national charity, here for soldiers, past and present, and their families for life. We stand at the forefront of support for the Army family, last year supporting 65,000 people in 48 countries around the world. As one of the largest funders in the sector, we award grants to individuals and families, and fund leading organisations that support soldiers, former soldiers, and their families. When we hear of a person or family in need, we aim to respond within 48 hours.
Type:
Services: helping wounded soldiers to adapt to life after service, to assisting elderly veterans to keep their independence, we’re here for the Army family when they need us. We offer support in six key areas: independent living, elderly care, education and employability, mental fitness, families and housing.
Who:
For: Soldiers, former soldiers, and their families (serving soldier or spouse/civil partner, widow, widower, parent/carer of a dependant child/children of a serving soldier)
Contact
Telephone: 020 7901 8900
Website/s: https://soldierscharity.org
Opening Time: Location: ABF The Soldiers’ Charity Mountbarrow House 12 Elizabeth Street London SW1W 9RB
Twitter: https://twitter.com/soldierscharity
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soldierscharity
The Awareness Centre
Overview:
If you’re taking the step to reach out for support, The Awareness Centre (TAC) can help you find the therapist that’s right for you. TAC has a team of over 300 therapists offering confidential counselling, psychotherapy and psychology, in more than 30 languages, on a short-term and open-ended basis to support the mental health and emotional wellbeing of individuals, couples and families.
Our therapists are now offering face-to-face therapy at our centres in Clapham and Tooting and many of our private counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists also offer telephone and online counselling.
Type:
Services: Advice/Information
Campaigning/Activism, 1on1 Counselling, Mental Health, Addiction, Couples Therapy, Young People, Anger management, Private, Multilingual, Eating disrders, Sex and relationships, Bereavement and loss, LGBTQ+
Cost:
From £50, also low cost counselling available £35
Who:
"For All LGBT+ Communities
Bisexual Women
Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicities
Lesbians/Gay Women, People over 50
People with disabilities, Trans People/People with gender histories
Women, Young People
Contact
Telephone: 020 8673 4545
Website/s: https://theawarenesscentre.com
Opening Time:
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 07:00 – 22:00
Saturday: 09:00 – 17:30
Sunday: 10:00 – 14:00
Location:
London
Address:
41 Abbeville Road London SW4 9JX ; 74-80 Upper Tooting Road
London SW17 7PB
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AwarenessLondon
The CALM Zone (Campaign against living miserably)
Overview:
CALM focuses on preventing male suicide by providing mental health information and resources and frontline services to men in crisis.
Type:
Services: - Free and confidential helpline and chat - SASP (Support After Suicide Partnership): Support offered to those bereaved by suicide.
Cost:
Free
Who:
Men in a crisis.
Contact
Website/s: https://thecalmzone.net/
Opening Time: 5pm - Midnight 365 days a year Location: Virtual Address: Virtual
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theCALMzone
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theCALMzone
The Childline
Overview:
Childline has a comprehensive and engaging website targeted at children and young adults under 19. Their free & confidential helpline and other tools run by trained counsellors and volunteers allow young people to talk about any issue.
Type:
Services:
- Helpline (Childline): Doesn’t show up on your phone bill
- 1-2-1 Counsellor Chat
- Sign Video via 1-2-1 Chat: Available for deaf young people as they have BSL interpreters
- Email Support: Done through a Childline online account. Can send an email anytime, and they try to reply within a day
- Ask Sam: Anyone can write a letter to Sam about any problem, and “Sam” replies to a few letters a week. The letters/responses are published on the public website without any identifying information. You can search for Sam’s advice to people with similar problems to you as well
- Message Boards: Online forums where you can share how you’re feeling, ask a question, and get support from other young people
Cost:
Free
Who:
For young people 19 and under who want to talk to a trained counsellor or volunteer about anything.
Contact
Telephone: 0800 1111 (won't show on phone bill)
Website/s: https://childline.org.uk/
Opening Time:
Opening Times: Childline - 7:30 am - 3:30 am, M-F - 9:00 am - 3:30 am, Sat & Sun 1-2-1 Counsellor Live Chat: - Weekdays: 7:30 am - midnight - Weekends 9:00 am - midnight Sign Video: - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm, M-F - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Saturdays Location: Virtual Address: Virtual
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Childline/
The Mix
Overview:
The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. They help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, homelessness to finding a job, break-ups to drugs and more.
Type:
Services:
- Free Helpline
- Crisis Messenger via text
- 1-2-1 Chat: Trained helpline supporters that offer a non-judgemental service
- Online Group/General Chats on different topics for those 11-25
- Email support (send an email on their website): Aims to respond within 24 hours
- Discussion boards on their website
- Counselling services: Confidential short-term listening support for those 25 and under with concerns about their mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Postcode lookup: Local advice finder database with more than 16,500 local, regional and national organisations that can offer you advice and information about anything that's concerning you
- Online resources
Cost:
Free
Who:
For young people looking for various support services.
Contact
Telephone: 0808 8080 4994
Opening Time: Opening Times: Helpline & 1-2-1 chat: - 3:00 pm - 12:00 am, 7 days a week (Note: Chats may not be connected after 11:15 pm) Crisis Messenger available 24/7 Group/General Chats offered at certain times throughout the week (see their schedule online) Location: Virtual Address: Virtual
Twitter: https://twitter.com/themixUK
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMixUK
The Nehemiah Project
Overview:
Christian-based charity offering an in-person programme for ex-offender men who are required to have had 6-months of abstinence from alcohol and at least 4 weeks without violence.
Type:
A 12-week in-person programme, with a peer group approach, for men with a history of addiction, followed by a “move-on” programme where help is given to find employment.
You can phone or email Paul Da Costa on the referral phone number or email provided to self refer by filling in their form, or by getting an agency worker to do it on your behalf.
Cost:
£275/wk
Public Funding: The Nehemiah Project can claim housing benefits on your behalf if you are eligible for them.
Who:
For ex-offender men 18+ committed to remaining abstinent, have a history of substance misuse or addiction and can claim housing benefits.
Contact
Telephone: 020 8773 7417
Website/s: https://tnp.org.uk/
Opening Time: Location: Physical Address: London, Streatham
The Not Forgotten
Overview:
Through social activities and challenge holidays, The Not Forgotten combats isolation and loneliness amongst the Armed Forces community.
We support any serving man or woman who is wounded, injured or sick and any veteran with a disability, illness or infirmity; whatever the cause and whenever it arose. Any serving or former member of The Royal Navy, The Royal Marines, The British Army, The Royal Air Force and The Merchant Navy, both Regular and Reserve Forces, may be eligible for our help.
Type:
Services: Some of our activities provide a physical challenge and the opportunity to develop self-confidence, others are of a more social nature aimed at fostering camaraderie and friendship; many offer both challenge and comradeship. Each of our events and activities is intended to restore confidence, enhance wellbeing, boost morale and improve the chances of the serviceman or woman and their family enjoying a normal, if not better, life.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For: any serving man or woman who is wounded, injured or sick and any veteran with a disability, illness or infirmity
Contact
Telephone: 020 7730 2400
Email: info@thenotforgotten.org
Website/s: thenotforgotten.org
Opening Time: Location: 1st Floor 14 Buckingham Palace Road SW1W 0QP
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thenotforgotten
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenotforgotten
The Perry Clayman Project
Overview:
Rehab focussed on drug and alcohol addictions, with four private centres across the UK.
Type:
Once you contact them via phone, e-mail or their webchat service, they can guide you on the admission process and answer any questions you might have. Services they offer:
- 12-step programme for addictions
- Detox programme
- Voluntary work option post-programme
- Daycare
Cost:
Roughly £15k for 3 months.
Who:
For adults looking for in-person help with alcohol and drug addictions.
Contact
Telephone: 0800 0380 480, 01582 730113
Email: info@rehabtoday.com
Website/s: https://rehabtoday.com/
Opening Time: Opening Times: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, M-F Location: Physical Address: Luton, Chelmsford, Clapham, Leicester
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund
Overview:
The RAF Benevolent Fund has a strong tradition of looking after the RAF Family in the UK and overseas. They support all serving and former members of the RAF as well as their partners and dependent children. They provide free access to mental health support and therapy through their wellbeing service. For more information, contact:
Type:
Services: the RAF Benevolent Fund, offers support to current and former RAF personnel and their families: Financial assistance, Emotional wellbeing support, Relationship counselling, Telephone friendship groups, Breaks for serving families, Youth support, Housing and care, Care breaks
Cost:
Free
Who:
For: Veterans, Serving RAF, Families
Contact
Telephone: 0300 102 1919
Email: WelfareServices@rafbf.org.uk
Website/s: https://www.rafbf.org
Opening Time: Live Chat from 9am-4pm Mon-Fri Location: UK
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RAFBF
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rafbf/
The Royal Marines Charity (Giving a lifetime of support to the Royal Marines Family)
Overview:
The Royal Marines Charity exists to help the entire Royal Marines family. Once a Royal Marine, always a Royal Marine. RMA – The Royal Marines Charity will be the central pillar of the Royal Marines Family, drawing together those who aspire to join, those who serve, those who have served and those who support and enable us.
Type:
Services: Health & Wellbeing, Emplyment & Education, Promoting positive mental health (Lift the Lid)
Who:
For: former and current Royal Marines
Contact
Telephone: 0800 468 1664
Website/s: https://rma-trmc.org
Opening Time: Office Hours: 08:30 – 16:00, Monday to Friday Location: Building 72, Commando Training Centre Royal Marines, Lympstone, Exmouth EX8 5AR
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theRMcharity
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRMCharity
The Silver Line
Overview:
This free helpline for older people across the UK is open every day and every night
Type:
Services: Staff can offer information, friendship and advice, as well as linking callers to local groups and services. Silver Line Friends provides a weekly friendship call or email, while Silver Circle offers a regular group call on different subjects of interest.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For 50+ adults
Contact
Telephone: 0800 470 80 90
Website/s: https://www.thesilverline.org.uk
Opening Time:
The helpline available 24/7.
Address:
The Silver Line Helpline, 7th Floor, One America Square, 17 Crosswall, London, EC3N 2LB
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSilverLineUK
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesilverlineuk
The Veterans and Reserves Mental Health programme
Overview:
The Veterans and Reserves Mental Health programme (VRMHP) provides assessment and treatment advice for veterans (who have deployed since 1982) and reserves who have been deployed overseas since 1 January 2003 as a reservist, and believe that their deployment may have affected their mental health.
Type:
Services: All veterans referred to the VRMHP will receive a full psychiatric assessment completed by a consultant psychiatrist; this assessment report is then sent on completion to the veteran’s GP and if involved, the local mental health service, with advice on further treatment and care. Reserves whose condition is found to be operationally related and of a nature that can be treated within the resources of the Defence Medical Service (DMS) can access treatment in a MOD UK Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH) and will be offered out-patient treatment at a DCMH closest to where they live.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For: Veterans
Contact
Telephone: 0800 0326258
Email: dphce-dcmhcol-vrmhp@mod.uk
Opening Time: Location: Essex Address: Veterans and Reserve Mental Health programme DCMH Colchester Merville Barracks Read Hall House COLCHESTER Essex CO2 7UT
The Youth Wellbeing Directory
Overview:
The Youth Wellbeing Directory provides a free list of local and national organisations for anyone up to 25.
Type:
Use the online directory for contact information for specific services. Search by:
- Area
- Postcode
- Name of service
- Issue or topic
The services listed are not managed by the Anna Freud Centre. Contact the services directly using the contact details you find for the services you’re interested in.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For young people, teachers, or those looking for help for themselves/someone they know.
Contact
Opening Time: Location: Virtual Address: Virtual
Time to Change
Overview:
Time to Change is a growing movement of people changing how we all think and act about mental health. Delivered through awareness campaigns.
Cost:
Free
Contact
Telephone: 020 8215 2356
Email: info@time-to-change.org.uk
Website/s: https://time-to-change.org.uk/
Time to Talk Befriending
Overview:
Time to Talk Befriending is a Sussex-based charity founded to reduce loneliness among older people. They offer befriending services for older people who might have few friends or family members to keep them company. The charity’s intergenerational team of volunteers are partnered with older people who they visit once a week or once a fortnight. The scheme aims to form strong friendships between volunteers and service users, reducing social isolation.
Type:
Services: offer a range of joy-filled one to one and group befriending services, intergenerational projects, seasonal events, chaplaincy and signposting services for older people experiencing loneliness.
They support people across Brighton and Hove, Adur and Worthing through their fantastic 500 strong team of community volunteers.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For 50+ adults
Contact
Telephone: 01273 737710
Email: info@tttb.org.uk
Website/s: https://www.tttb.org.uk
Opening Time:
Address:
City Coast Centre, North Street, Portslade, BN41 1DG
Together for Mental Wellbeing
Overview:
Provides places to live for recovery from mental distress. Offers a range of accommodation based support to cater to different needs, including 24-hour, CQC-registered residential services and supported housing. They also provide Criminal Justice Mental Health services and advocacy.
Type:
Use their website to search for the following services: - Supported living - Criminal justice - Advocacy.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For anyone looking for accommodation based support for mental health, criminal justice services, or advocacy.
Contact
Telephone: https://www.together-uk.org/service-finder/
Website/s: https://together-uk.org/
Opening Time: Location: Physical Address: Several locations based on your postcode
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TogetherMW
Togetherall
Overview:
Togetherall is a clinically managed, online community designed to improve mental health. Our platform provides anonymous, peer-to-peer interactions so that as many people as possible can benefit from instant, easy-access and round-the-clock support when they need it.
Type:
Services: anonymous, round-the-clock online support with trained counsellors;
a supportive community, including forums for safe conversation;
free resources to help you improve your mental health
Cost:
Low cost
Who:
For: All armed forces serving personnel (16+), reservists, veterans and their families can access these services at any time.
Contact
Telephone: 0800 138 1619
Website/s: https://togetherall.com/en-gb/
Opening Time: Location: London, Scotland Address: 71-73 Carter Lane London EC4V 5EQ
Twitter: https://twitter.com/togetherall
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/togetherall/
Traveller Pride
Overview:
This is a national network for LGBT+ Travellers (including Gypsies, Roma, Irish Travellers, Scottish Travellers, New Travellers, Showmen, Circus people, Boaters, Bargees etc). They provide representation, advocacy and support for the community. Helping to bring LGBT+ perspectives to Traveller spaces and Traveller perspectives to LGBT+ places. The charity provides direct assistance to individuals through our Trans Solidarity fund, through therapy, through hosting meet ups and through their phoneline service.
Type:
"Services: Advice/Information
Advocacy; Befriending/1:1; Campaigning/Activism; Counselling; Equal Opportunities/Discrimination; Events; Gender; Helpline; Mental Health; Networks
Pride; Self-help/Support Group; Social Group"
Cost:
Free & Paid
Who:
"For All LGBT+ Communities
Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicities
Men
People of Faith
People over 50
People with disabilities
Women
Young People "
Contact
Telephone: 07395 355066
Email: travellerlgbtpride@gmail.com
Website/s: https://www.lgbttravellerpride.com/
Opening Time:
Helpline is not 24/7; instead you request a time for a callback
Location:London
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TravellerLGBT
Turning Point
Overview:
Turning Point is a social enterprise providing high-quality, person-centred care at over 300 locations across England. They support those with drug & alcohol addictions, mental health & employment issues, and people with learning disabilities.
Type:
Turning Point works with people who have complex needs, including:
- Drug and alcohol misuse
- Mental health conditions
- Offending behaviours
- Primary care needs
- Housing and unemployment issues
- People with learning disabilities
They offer the following services:
- Group therapy
- Help for helpers
- Peer mentors
- Resolution clinic
- Website where you can search and be connected with relevant services for your needs in your area
Cost:
Free
Who:
For those looking to be connected with local services in their area for complex needs.
Contact
Website/s: https://www.turning-point.co.uk
Opening Time: Location: Physical Address: Several locations based on your postcode
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TurningPointUK
U3A (University of the Third Age)
Overview:
u3a is a UK-wide collection of 1000+ charities that provide the opportunity for those no longer in work to come together and learn for fun.
Make the most of life and join more than 430,000 members exploring new ideas, skills and interests with your local u3a. U3A brings together people in their ‘third age’, allowing ‘students’ to develop their interests in an informal and welcoming environment. It covers hundreds of subjects – from bird-watching to Shakespeare
Type:
Services: The u3a movement is a collection of groups (u3as) that run local and online member-led learning for those no longer in full time work across the UK. There are lots of opportunities to get involved with learning remotely or in your area. They provide workshops: Found in Nature, Book Groups, Crafts, Extreme Crochet & Knitting, Logic, Crreative Writing, Poetry Compentition, Maths Challenge, Pain or Draw, Speaker Swap, Kindertransport, u3a Radio Podcast, Slow Ways, Run for the World.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For 50+ adults
Contact
Telephone: 020 8466 6139
Website/s: https://www.u3a.org.uk/index.php
Opening Time:
Address:
U3A Office The Third Age Trust 156 Blackfriars Road London SE1 8EN
Twitter: https://twitter.com/u3a_uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/u3auk
Umbrella Cymru
Overview:
Umbrella Cymru is a national gender and sexual diversity specialist organisation that provides a wide range of support services across Wales. They offer emotional, practical and counselling support as well as information, signposting and support for professionals.
Type:
Services: Advice/Information; Advocacy; Campaigning/Activism; Counselling; Equal Opportunities/Discrimination; Events; Gender; Helpline; Mental Health; Policy/Representation; Social Group
Cost:
Free
Who:
All LGBT+ Communities
Contact
Telephone: 03003023670, 07860039527
Email: info@umbrellacymru.co.uk
Opening Time:
Location:Wales
Twitter: https://twitter.com/umbrellacymru/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umbrellacymru/
United Pride Friends
Overview:
United Pride Friends is a community organisation for those with autism and learning difficulties who recognise as LGBTQ+. They provide a service for our members and spreading awareness in the community. A safe spaces for vulnerable adults, group discussions and workshops, as well as supporting our members attending events such as pride and local outdoor social meet ups. The services provided tackle issues such as loneliness and isolation, hate crime, homophobia and discrimination and equality for our members. The charity runs a private Facebook group.
Type:
"Services: Advice/Information
Befriending/1:1, Campaigning/Activism, Disability
Education, Equal Opportunities/Discrimination, Events
Gender, Housing/Homelessness, Mental Health
Networks, Outdoors/Sports, Pride
Research, Self-help/Support Group
Social Group, Training
Volunteering"
Cost:
Free
Who:
All LGBT+ Communities
People with disabilities
Contact
Email: unitedpridegm@gmail.com
Website/s: https://www.unitedpridefriends.co.uk
Opening Time:
Location: North West
Veterans’ Gateway
Overview:
Veterans’ Gateway put veterans and their families in touch with the organisations best placed to help with the information, advice and support they need – from healthcare and housing to employability, finances, personal relationships and more.
Type:
Services: Mental Health, Housing, Employment, Finances, Living independently, Physical Wellbeing, Family and Communities. Use as a first point of contact, then they'll put you in contact with their partner organisations
Cost:
Free; but if contacting from oversees, use Live Chat to avoid costs
Who:
For: Service men and women and their families (veterans)
Contact
Telephone: 0808 802 1212
Website/s: www.veteransgateway.org.uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VeteransGateway
Walking With The Wounded ‘WWTW’
Overview:
Walking With The Wounded ‘WWTW’ deliver employment, mental health, care coordination and volunteering programmes in collaboration with the NHS to get those who served, and their families, whether mentally, socially or physically wounded, back on their feet and making a positive contribution once more. Why? Because those who served, deserve.
Type:
Services: deliver emplyment, mental health, care coordination and volunteering programmes
Cost:
Free
Who:
For: Service men and women and their families (veterans)
Contact
Telephone: 01263 863 900
Email: info@wwtw.org.uk
Opening Time: Opening Hours: 0900 - 1700 Address: Stody Hall Barns Stody Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2ED 42 Canada Street Manchester England The Forces Support Hub 20-22 Borough Rd The Walker Building North Shields Tyne & Wear NE29 6LL M40 8AE
Twitter: https://twitter.com/supportthewalk
Winston’s Wish
Overview:
Supports children, young people and those who care for them in several ways (chat, phone line, etc.) after the death of a parent, sibling or relative by any means.
Type:
Services:
- Freephone National Helpline: Offers advice, guidance and support to parents, carers, and professionals who are supporting a child who has lost someone
- Online Chat: Anonymous one-on-one support
- Ask Email Advice: UK-wide national email service offering support, information and advice to anyone
- Winston’s Wish Crisis Messenger: If you need to speak to someone urgently
- Online Grief Support Groups: Gives young people 13-18 the opportunity to meet others who have experience the death of someone close to them via Zoom once/month. Send them an email to book a space
Cost:
Free
Who:
For young people under 18, or those who support them, who have lost a parent, sibling or relative, and need support.
Contact
Telephone: 0808 8020 021
Email: ask@winstonswish.org
Website/s: https://www.winstonswish.org/supporting-you/
Opening Time: Opening Times: Freephone Helpline: - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, M-F Online Chat - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Tuesdays - 9:30 am - 1:00 pm, Fridays Location: Virtual Address: Virtual
WPF Therapy
Overview:
WPF offer a range of therapy options, both individual and group sessions. These can be weekly or more frequent. They can be a set number of sessions or open ended. The best options for you will be discussed during your initial consultation.
They believe that a consultation at the outset enables them to make the right recommendation for therapy. The initial consultation is a 90 minute session during which a trained therapist will invite you to talk about your concerns and ask you some questions to understand what is troubling you. This confidential conversation will enable the therapist to discuss with you the way your problems are affecting you and suggest ways forward: whether talking therapy is best suited to your needs and, if so, what kind of therapy is likely to be most helpful.
Type:
Services: Therapy
Cost:
The fee for an initial consultation is based on income and can vary between £50 and £110. The fee for individual, long-term therapy is calculated according to income bands. The minimum fee is £40 per session and the maximum is £80 per session. The fee for individual, short-term therapy is calculated according to income bands. The minimum fee is £60 per session and the maximum is £90 per session. Group therapy* The fee for group therapy is calculated according to income bands and is charged monthly. The minimum fee is £82.08 and the maximum is £184.68 per month.
Who:
All LGBT+ Communities
Contact
Telephone: 020 7378 2000
Email: therapy@wpf.org.uk
Website/s: https://wpf.org.uk/
Opening Time:
Opening hours:
Monday 8am – 9pm
Tuesday 8am – 9pm
Wednesday 8am – 9pm
Thursday 8am – 9pm
Friday 8am – 9pm
Saturday 9am – 4pm
Sunday
Location:
WPF Therapy Ltd, 23 Magdalen Street, London SE1 2EN
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WPF_Therapy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WPFTherapy
Young Minds
Overview:
Young Minds champions the well-being and mental health of young people. The Parents Helpline offers advice to anyone worried about a child or young person under 25, and the Crisis Messenger is for young people seeking support and information on mental health.
Type:
Services:
- Helpline for parents
- Awareness
- Training
- Crisis Messenger: A free 24/7 text support service for young people across the UK experiencing a mental health crisis. Trained volunteers answer texts with support provided by an experienced clinical counsellor. Messages can be anonymous unless you’re at immediate risk or harm.
Cost:
Free
Who:
For young people with mental health concerns or parents, schools and organisations that work with children (>25) with mental health issues.
Contact
Telephone: 0800 802 5544
Email: training@youngminds.org.uk
Website/s: https://youngminds.org.uk/
Opening Time: Opening Times: 9:30am - 4pm, Mon - Fri Location: Virtual Address: Virtual
Twitter: https://twitter.com/YoungMindsUK
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youngmindsuk
Youth Access
Overview:
Youth Access is a national membership organisation for youth information, advice and counselling services (YIACS). You can use their postcode look-up to find free and confidential counselling, advice or information services that specialise in youth services.
Type:
Services:
- Awareness
- Postcode Search
Cost:
Free
Who:
For those looking for youth-specific counselling, advice or information services.
Contact
Telephone: 020 8772 9900
Email: admin@youthaccess.org.uk
Opening Time: Location: Virtual Address: Virtual
Twitter: https://twitter.com/YouthAccess