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Emergency services If you are worried that your life or the life of someone else is in danger, you can call 999 for an ambulance, police, fire brigade or any other emergency service any time of the day or night.
In England, Wales or Northern Ireland For non-urgent medical help, contact NHS 111. Call: 111
In Scotland For non-urgent medical help, contact NHS 24. Call: 08454 242424
18 or under? Childline is there to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. It’s free, confidential and available any time, day or night. Call: 0800 1111 Visit: childline.org.uk
Samaritans A safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way, about whatever’s getting to you. It’s free and confidential for people of any age across the UK & Republic of Ireland. Call: 116 123 Visit: samaritans.org
Shout The UK’s first free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. If you are struggling to cope and need support, text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258. Text: ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 Visit: giveusashout.org
The Mix Free, confidential help and support for under 25s via online, social and mobile. Call: 0808 808 4994 Visit: themix.org.uk
Find a Brook service Search for your local Brook or other sexual health service using our Find a Service tool. Visit: brook.org.uk/find-a-service
Switchboard A confidential LGBT+ helpline there to listen and support you with anything that you want to talk about. They are trans-friendly and nonbinary-friendly. Visit: switchboard.lgbt
akt Supporting LGBTQ+ people aged 16-25 in the UK who are experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile or abusive environment. Visit: www.akt.org.uk/get-help
EACH Free and confidential, homophobic, biphobic or transphobic bullying reporting service for people up to 18 years of age. Visit: each.education/homophobic-transphobic-helpline
MindLine Trans+ A UK-wide helpline providing a safe place to talk about your feelings confidentially. Visit: bristolmind.org.uk/help-and-support/mindline-transplus
Mermaids A helpline and web chat service supporting transgender and gender-diverse young people up to and including the age of 19, their families, and professionals working with them. Visit: mermaidsuk.org.uk/helpline-support-services
LGBT Foundation Non-judgmental support and advice on a range of topics via a dedicated helpline. Visit: lgbt.foundation/helpline
The Proud Trust Supporting LGBT+ young people through youth groups, peer support, mentoring programs and a chat service. Visit: www.theproudtrust.org
Gendered Intelligence A trans-led and trans-involving grassroots organisation working to increase understanding of gender diversity and improve trans people’s quality of life. Visit: genderedintelligence.co.uk
TranzWiki A comprehensive directory of non-commercial groups and organisations supporting or assisting trans and gender diverse individuals, their families and friends across the UK. Visit: gires.org.uk/tranzwiki
Trans Unite Access details of over 100 verified UK Trans support groups and locate one close to you. Visit: transunite.co.uk/find-a-group
Beaumont Society A national self-help body run by and for the transgender community. Visit: beaumontsociety.org.uk
FFLAG Supporting families and their LGBT+ loved ones. Visit: fflag.org.uk
Galop A specialist LGBT+ anti-violence charity providing advice, support and advocacy to people who have experienced sexual violence and other crimes. Visit: galop.org.uk
Stonewall Information and support for LGBT communities and their allies via a free to call Information Service. Visit: stonewall.org.uk/help-and-advice
It Gets Better Project On a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth around the globe. Visit: itgetsbetter.org
RUComingOut A collection of 300+ real life coming out stories written by people from all over the world. Visit: rucomingout.com
LGBT Traveller Pride Helpline for LGBT+ Travellers Visit: lgbttravellerpride.com
akt Supporting LGBTQ+ people aged 16-25 in the UK who are experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile or abusive environment. Visit: akt.org.uk/get-help
EACH A free and confidential, homophobic, biphobic or transphobic bullying reporting service for people up to 18 years of age. Visit: each.education/homophobic-transphobic-helpline
The Proud Trust Supporting LGBT+ young people through youth groups, peer support, mentoring programs and a chat service. Visit: theproudtrust.org
The Survivors Trust Support for women, men and children who have survived sexual violence. Visit: thesurvivorstrust.org/find-support
Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) SARCs offer medical, practical and emotional support. There are SARCs across the UK. Find your nearest rape and sexual assault referral centre using the NHS service finder
Rape Crisis A network of independent Rape Crisis Centres provide specialist support and services for victims and survivors of sexual violence across England and Wales. Visit: rapecrisis.org.uk
NSPCC FGM helpline A free and anonymous FGM helpline to support children, young people, parents and professionals. Access the NSPCC FGM helpline
Karma Nirvana Help and support to people experiencing, or at risk of, Honor Based Abuse or forced marriage. Visit: karmanirvana.org.uk/get-help
National Domestic Abuse Helpline Confidential, non-judgemental information and support for women and girls. It is free to contact at any time, day or night. Visit: nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Respect Men’s Advice Line Non-judgmental emotional support, practical advice and information for men and boys about domestic abuse. Visit: mensadviceline.org.uk
Victim Support Free and confidential support to help you move beyond crime. Visit: victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support
Respect Help for people who recognise that their behaviour may be abusive and want to stop. Visit: respectphoneline.org.uk
Citizens Advice Information about what kinds of behaviour count as sexual harassment and the action you can take to tackle it. Find out about sexual harassment on the Citizens Advice website
Beat Help for people experiencing eating disorders, and support for their friends and families. Visit: beateatingdisorders.org.uk
CALM A free and confidential helpline and webchat for anyone who needs to talk about life’s problems. Visit: thecalmzone.net
HOPELineUK A confidential support and advice service for under 35s who may be having thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned that a young person may be having thoughts of suicide. Visit: papyrus-uk.org
SANE Emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers. Visit: sane.org.uk/support
Youth Wellbeing Directory A list of free local and national organisations for anyone up to the age of 25. Visit: annafreud.org/on-my-mind/youth-wellbeing
FRANK Friendly and confidential advice about drugs. They are open 25 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visit: talktofrank.com/contact-frank
Drinkaware Information, advice and guidance for anyone concerned about alcohol use. Visit: drinkaware.co.uk/advice
Herpes Viruses Association Information, advice and guidance about herpes. Visit: herpes.org.uk
Terrence Higgins Trust Information, support and resources for people living with HIV and those newly diagnosed. Visit: tht.org.uk
ViiV Healthcare Trusted information based on current research and insight from HIV communities. Visit: viivhealthcare.com
CHIVA Providing treatment and care, knowledge, understanding, skills and wider support to young people living with HIV and their families. Visit: chiva.org.uk
PositivelyUK Peer-led support, advocacy and information to everyone living with HIV. Visit: positivelyuk.org
Find a Brook service Brook services can support with pregnancy testing, choices and referrals. Search for your local Brook or other sexual health service using our Find a Service tool. Visit: brook.org.uk/find-a-service
BPAS Provides safe abortion services in England, Wales and Scotland, including NHS-funded options. Visit: bpas.org
MSI Reproductive Choices Provides safe abortion services across England, including NHS-funded options. Visit: msichoices.org.uk/
NUPAS Provides pregnancy advice, counselling and abortion services across the North West, Midlands and South of England. Visit: nupas.co.uk
CoppaFeel Information and resources about breast cancer, as well as tips and tools to help you check your breasts or chest. Visit: coppafeel.org
Endometriosis UK Support and information for people affected by endometriosis. Visit: endometriosis-uk.org/get-support
Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation (BDDF) Information on support and treatment services for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) in the UK. Visit: bddfoundation.org
The Be Real Campaign Answers to common questions about body confidence and signposts to further sources of support. Visit: berealcampaign.co.uk/resources/support-advice
Act On It A website developed by young people for young people to promote healthy relationships and help identify unhealthy or toxic behaviours in relationships. Visit: www.actonitnow.org.uk
Relate Support and information about relationships for people aged 16-25, including dealing with a breakup and family relationships. Visit: www.relate.org.uk/relationship-help/help-young-adults
NSPCC Advice for parents and carers on how to talk to young people about about relationships, sex and consent. Visit: www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/sex-relationships/healthy-relationships/
National Domestic Abuse Helpline Confidential, non-judgemental information and support for women and girls. It is free to contact at any time, day or night. Visit: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
It’s Not Violent This Canadian website explores unhealthy behaviours in relationships through text conversations. Please note: this is not a UK-based organisation so some of the legal information and the signposts are not relevant to people living in the UK. Visit: itsnotviolent.com
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