LGBTQ+ Support
Growing up LGBTQ+ can be confusing, liberating, scary and exciting - all at the same time. We want you to know that whatever you are going through, you aren’t alone. There are plenty of people and places to support you and your mental wellbeing; so that you can feel protected and safe as you explore your identity and sexuality.
LGBTQ+ local support
Making a difference | LGBT Bedfordshire
LGBT Bedfordshire are a safe space to seek help and connect with LGBTQ+ people in Bedfordshire.
Bringing together the local LGBTQ+ community | Q:alliance
Q:alliance is a registered charity that provides support, information and representation for the LGBTQ+ people who live, work and play in Milton Keynes and Bedford.
LGBTQ+ national and mental health support
Everyone should be free to be themselves | Barnados
Barnardos’ provide direct support to LGBT+ children and young people around their gender and sexual identities.
Allsorts Youth Project
Allsorts Youth Project listens to, connects & supports children & young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or exploring their sexual orientation and/or gender identity (LGBT+) and their families.
LGBTQI+ support | NHS
The NHS provides information on mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans (LGBTQ+)
Home of LGBT youth | Proud Trust
The Proud Trust give helpful information on different things such as exploring your identity, coming out, staying safe and faith and religion. They also share stories from LGBT+ young people.
LGBTQI+ mental health |
Anna Freud
Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex young people.
My mental health and accepting my sexuality | YoungMinds
Read personal blogs and information and support on LGBTQ+ and mental health.
Abuse and violence support | Galop
Galop’s helpline is open to anyone LGBTQ+, as well as friends or family. They can give advice and support and also have an online community.
LGBTQ+ support and information services
Allsorts Youth
Allsorts provides non-judgemental and safe spaces for children and young people to connect, feel heard, valued, and safe.
Diversity Role Models
Diversity Role Models create safe spaces where young people can explore differences and consider their role in creating a world where we all feel accepted.
Mosaic Trust
Mosaic Trust provides accessible activities, programmes , and services that aim to empower community members, provide essential resources, advocate for young LGBT+ rights, and embrace, promote and endorse the diversity of young persons.
Switchboard
Switchboard provides a one-stop listening service for LGBT+ people on the phone, by email and through Instant Messaging.
LGBTQ+ is an abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning? The "plus" represents other sexual identities. These terms are used to describe a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Mental health problems such as depression or self-harm can affect any of us, but they're more common among people who are LGBTQ+
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