The following organisations provide support and information for LGBT+ people and their friends and families
Albert Kennedy Trust
Supports LGBTQ+ people aged 16-25 who are homeless or living in a hostile environment.
Consortium
consortium.lgbt/member-directory
Directory of services and groups for LGBTQ+ people.
Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (FFLAG)
Offers support to parents, friends and family members of those who identify as LGBTQ+.
Galop
0207 704 2040 (London LGBTQ+ advice line)
0800 999 5428 / help@galop.org.uk (National LGBTQ+ domestic abuse, rape and sexual abuse helpline)
Supports LGBTQ+ people who've experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse.
Gender Identity Research & Education Society (GIRES)
Works to improve the lives of of trans and gender non-conforming people of all ages, including those who are non-binary and non-gender.
LGBT Foundation
Advice, support and information for people identifying as LGBTQ+.
LifeSIGNS – Self-Injury Guidance & Network Support
Ideas and guidance for anyone affected by self-injury. Small charity run by LGBTQ+ people with personal experience of self-injury. Anonymous Support Forum, clear fact-sheets, and active across social networks e.g. @LifeSIGNS
Mermaids
Supports gender-diverse young people aged 19 and under, and their families and carers. Offers a helpline and and webchat.
Pink Therapy
Online directory of qualified therapists who identify as or are understanding of minority sexual and gender identities.
Q42
Q42 are a LGBTQ+ youth project based in Manchester who have put together an online resource to help LGBTQ+ young people who have religion, faith or belief. Check it out here: www.q42.org.uk/faith
Samaritans
116 123 (freephone)
Open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some branches in person.
Stonewall
Information and advice for LGBTQ+ people on a range of issues.
Stonewall Housing
Specialist housing advice for anyone identifying as LGBTQ+ in England.
Switchboard
Support and information for LGBTQ+ people across the UK (10am to 11pm)