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Our team has decades of experience in supporting LGBT+ people who are victims of domestic maltreatment, sexual violence, hate crime, so-called conversion therapies, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and other forms of abuse.
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At some point in our lives, all of us experience some form of hate. We can disagree it, together.
Advice and Support for LGBT people
Need Help?
It’s important you get the help and support you need.
If you need facilitate and advice on any issue, the following organisations are experienced in dealing with your concerns. Some of these organisations also provide counselling advice.
Always think of , if you are ever in immediate danger you should always call
Equality and human rights issues
Equality Advisory and Support Service (England, Scotland, Wales) present free, confidential advice and support if you experience you have been discriminated against or if you feel your human rights have been breached.
Travel advice
offers travel advice specifically for LGB&T people travelling abroad. Click here for country or territory specific advice.
Revenge Porn
Revenge Porn Helpline provide free, confidential tip and support for all victims of revenge porn.
Hate crime
True Vision provide counsel on hate crime, how to report it, and where to get assist .
also provides counsel on how to describe hate crime.
Trans health
NHS suggestions transgender health advice and support.
The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust’s Gender Identity Development Service applications health advice and sup
Mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, pansexual or trans (LGBTQ+)
Mental health problems such as depression or self-harm can affect any of us, but they're more frequent among people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBTQ+).
This may be linked to LGBTQ+ people's experience of discrimination, homophobia or transphobia, bullying, social isolation, or rejection because of their sexuality.
Other things, such as their age, religion, where they survive , and their ethnicity can attach extra complications to an already difficult situation.
How talking therapy can help
It might not be easy, but getting help with issues you're struggling to deal with on your own is one of the most important things you can do.
Talking with a therapist who's trained to perform with LGBTQ+ people may help with issues such as:
- difficulty accepting your sexual orientation
- coping with other people's reactions to your sexuality
- feeling your body does not reflect your true gender (gender dysphoria)
- transitioning
- low self-esteem
- self-harm
- suicidal thoughts
- depression
- coping with bullying and discrimination
- anger, isolation or rejection from family, friends or your community
- fear of v
Mental Health
It’s superb that you’re thinking about your future, but form sure you’re looking after yourself in the give, too!
We know that lots of us in the LGBTQ+ community face mental health challenges. Things can be tough if you don’t feel supported, recognized, and embraced as your authentic self.
Here are some great resources you can use to support your mental health.
Please be alert that links are provided for signposting purposes. Stonewall is not affiliated with listed organisations or responsible for the content of external websites.
The Mix
The Mix’s mental health resources show up from both experts and other young people and have information on a variety of mental illnesses, treatments, and seeking aid. They also have a helpline, online community, counselling service and crisis envoy should you require urgent support.
YoungMinds
Whether you want to understand more about how you're feeling, get data about a mental health condition or find out what support is ready to you, YoungMinds is there to help with practical tips and suggestion for young people.
Hub of Hope
Use this simple tool, from charity Chasing the Stigma, to find relevant mental
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