“the lowdown is a voluntary Mental Health charity, providing free and confidential counselling, emotional wellbeing, sexual health and LGBTQ support services for 11-25 year olds.
We believe there is no need for young people to experience difficult situations alone.”
Services:
The Lowdown runs support group sessions for young people struggling with LGBTQ issues.
“MindOut is a mental health service run by and for lesbians, gay, bisexual, trans and queer people with experience of mental health issues.
We work to improve the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ communities and to make mental health a community concern.”
Services:
MindOut offers many different services to help LGBTQ+ individuals, such as peer support groups, advocacy, mentoring, suicide prevention, counselling, and online support.
Breakout Youth are a charity that support young LGBTQ+ people (ages 11-25).
They offer weekly youth groups for 11-25 year olds, both in person and online, and 1-2-1 support. They can offer support in a number of ways, including sexual health support, support with telling others about your sexuality or gender, and helping you to access other support if needed.
Mindline Trans+ is a confidential emotional, mental health support helpline and signposting service for people who identify as Trans, Agender, Gender Fluid, and Non-binary.
A general Mindline service is also available 24/7 at 0800 138 1692 or 01823 276 892
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline is a "safe space for anyone to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional well-being"