LGBT+ Wellbeing
Proud 2 b Parents realise that not everything runs smoothly, and sometimes parents and/or children need someone outside of their family or friendship group to talk too. We have added some links to this page.
Links to resources
There will be more to add - Matt and Myrtle to input
Self help services.
Self Help Services is a user-led mental health charity that delivers a range of primary mental health care services and initiatives across Greater Manchester for people experiencing common mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression and low mood. For more information on the range of services offered by Self Help Services visit the website at: www.selfhelpservices.org.uk or www.twitter.com/selfhelpservice
Midline trans+.
MindLine Trans+ 0300 330 5468 Nationwide, is a confidential emotional, mental health support helpline for people who identify as transgender, agender, gender fluid and non-binary.
LGBT Foundation.
LGBT Foundation is a national charity delivering advice, support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities.
Mindout
Mindout - MindOut Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Queer Mental Health Service - 01273234839 or email info@mindout.org.uk or directly through their Online Support service, dates and times on the website.
Samaritans.
Offer a safe place to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. 24hr FREE phone calls from landline or mobile 116 123 / Email: jo@samaritans.org
Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. 0300 123 3393 (9am-6pm, Monday to Friday) info@mind.org.uk
Switchboard.
Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline - 0300 330 0630, open 10am–10pm every day. Email support: chris@switchboard.lgbt/.
Online chat is also available through their homepage
B-eat
B-eat – for those struggling from eating disorders; they provide a help line and an online support group.
FFLAG
FFLAG – supports friends and family members of LGBT people.
Papyrus
Papyrus – the national charity for prevention of young suicide. They run HOPELineUK which is a National Confidential Helpline. Phone: 0800 068 41 41 / Text: 0778 620 9697 / email: pat@papyrus.org.uk (Mon-Fri 10am-10pm / Weekends & Bank Holidays 2-10pm)
Mermaids UK
Mermaids UK – family and individual support for gender diverse and transgender children and young people. Mermaids is passionate about supporting children, young people, and their families to achieve a happier life in the face of great adversity.
Galop
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.
