Information on services to support lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) people.
These organisations offer advice, support and services for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.
Outhouse East
Outhouse East is a registered charity seeking to offer support and information to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people of Essex. Based in Colchester Town Centre, they provide a range of services and groups free of charge from counselling to education workshops.
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Outhouse East services
LGBT Foundation
LGBT Foundation is a national charity delivering advice, support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities.
Helpline
0345 3 30 30 30
Open weekdays 9am until 9pm and weekends 10am to 6pm.
Email
helpline@lgbt.foundation
Emails are replied to within 10 working days.
Website
LGBT Foundation
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
Switchboard provides a one-stop listening service for LGBT+ people on the phone, by email and through Instant Messaging (IM).
Helpline
0300 330 0630 (open 10am to 10pm everyday)
Email
chris@switchboard.lgbt (emails are typically replied to within 72 hours)
IM Chat available from 11am at switchboard.lgbt
Gendered Intelligence
Gendered Intelligence runs youth groups in London, Leeds and Bristol for trans, non-binary and questioning young people. It also runs a peer-led support group in London for people aged 18 to 30.
Website
Gendered Intelligence
Mermaids
The charity Mermaids work to raise awareness about gender nonconformity in children and young people. They provide lots of useful information on their website for young people, and their families, around gender.
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Mermaids Charity
Albert Kennedy Trust
The Albert Kennedy Trust provides support for LGBT+ young people who are homeless or living in a hostile home environment.
Website
The Albert Kennedy Trust
Pink Therapy
Pink Therapy has an online directory of therapists who work with people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer or questioning (LGBTIQ), and people who are gender- and sexual-diverse (GSD).
Mind LGBTQ
UK mental health charity Mind has a specific section for LGBTQ people, where you can access information about mental health support.
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Mind LGBTQ
Outdoor Lads
OutdoorLads runs a range of sociable outdoor activities for gay, bi men and trans guys right across the UK and further afield – activity based things like hiking, climbing, camping, biking, canoeing, scrambling, running and sailing, as well as purely social events.
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Outdoor Lads
Stonewall
Provides a range of resources to support people identifying as LGBT+, advice for parents, and works with businesses and institutions to create inclusive workplaces and working with schools to promote inclusion.
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Stonewall
Just Like Us
Just Like Us is an LGBT+ charity aiming to empower young people to be role models championing LGBT+ equality at school and work.
Website
Just Like Us