A collection of 5 resources designed specifically for the LGBTQ+ community, including events, helplines and information on the law and your rights. Photo credit: Garry Knight - https://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/with/27326787673/

#1

Last published 2 December 2020

MindOut is a mental health service run by and for lesbians, gay men, bisexual, trans, and queer people.

Benefits:

Free service
Instant online support available
Lots of news and events
Informative

Considerations:

Online support only available 5:30pm for between two and four hours, and Sundays from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
Events focused mainly in the Brighton area

Considerations:

Online support only available 5:30pm for between two and four hours, and Sundays from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
Events focused mainly in the Brighton area

#2

Last published 27 April 2020

Switchboard is an LGBTQ+ helpline for anyone to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional wellbeing: 0300 330 0630

Benefits:

The service is run for and by members of the LGBT+ community
The service is completely confidential and the service cannot access your phone number
The volunteers are specially trained to take your calls

Considerations:

Phone calls are not free (but you can use your phone tariff minutes)
Instant chat isn't always available
The helpline is not 24/7

Considerations:

Phone calls are not free (but you can use your phone tariff minutes)
Instant chat isn't always available
The helpline is not 24/7

#3

Opening Doors London

A service which arranges social opportunities and support for LGBT people over 50.

Benefits:

Free
Big range of social activities

Considerations:

Only for people over 50 who identify as LGBT

Considerations:

Only for people over 50 who identify as LGBT

#4

Last published 30 July 2020

An online service offering information and advice for LGBT communities and their allies.

Benefits:

Free
Informative - particularly on your rights
Lots of downloadable information available
The website has a simple layout and is easy to use

Considerations:

May take a few days to receive a response from their information service as it is run by volunteers

Considerations:

May take a few days to receive a response from their information service as it is run by volunteers

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Opening Doors London

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