LGBT + Support

• Derbyshire LGBT+ – Derbyshire’s LGBT+ specific support service, who are there to support anyone who is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender or anyone who is having issues with their sexual orientation or gender identity, this includes family and friends. https://www.derbyshirelgbt.org.uk/

• LGBT Switchboard – Switchboard is an LGBT+ helpline – a place for calm words when you need them most. They’re here to help you with whatever you want to talk about. Call 0300 330 0630 (10am-10pm daily).

•  RUComingOut – Shared experiences with those who were struggling with coming out http://www.rucomingout.com/

• FFLAG – supports friends and family members of LGBT people.https://www.fflag.org.uk/

• Tavistock and Portman Clinic – Gender Identity Development Service www.tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/childrenyoungpeoplegenderidentityissues

• Mermaids – Family and Individual Support for Teenagers and Children with Gender Identity Issues www.mermaidsuk.org.uk

• Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES) www.gires.org.uk

• Press for Change – The UK’s Leading Expert in Transgender Law  www.pfc.org.uk

• NHS – Live Well. Support for Young People   www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Transhealth/Pages/Transyoungpeople.aspx

• Equality Advisory Service – www.equalityadvisoryservice.com

• MindLine Trans+ – a confidential emotional, mental health support helpline for people who identify as transgender, agender, gender fluid and non-binary. Phone number 0300 330 5468. https://bristolmind.org.uk/help-and-counselling/mindline-transplus/

• Galop – If you’ve experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse, GALOP is there for you. They also support lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people who have had problems with the police or have questions about the criminal justice system. http://www.galop.org.uk/

• Stonewall’s Information Service – There to help with any issues affecting LGBT people or their families. https://www.stonewall.org.uk/help-advice/contact-stonewalls-information-service