Specialist services are available for LGBT+ people affected by domestic abuse, in any relationship. You may have concerns about being believed, being outed, discrimination or finding a service that understands your identity and relationships.
Galop is the UK’s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity. We work with and for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence.
Website: https://www.galop.org.uk
Switchboard is the UK’s LGBTQIA+ support line. Every phone call, instant message, or email is answered by a volunteer from the LGBTQIA+ community.
Phoneline: 0800 0119 100
Website: https://switchboard.lgbt/
We are a national charity with LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate and empower LGBTQ+ individuals and our diverse communities to realise their full potential.
Helpline: 0345 330 30 30
Website: https://lgbt.foundation/
TranzWiki is a comprehensive directory of non-commercial groups and organisations supporting or assisting trans and gender diverse individuals, their families and friends across the UK.
Website: https://www.gires.org.uk/tranzwiki/
We support lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ+) people in the UK facing or experiencing homelessness, or living in an unsafe home.
Phone: 0800 6404 404
Website: https://stonewallhousing.org/
Rainbow Migration provide practical, advocacy and emotional support for LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum and help with access to healthcare and housing, and reduce isolation. We provide free and confidential specialist legal information and advice, and campaign to improve the treatment of people seeking asylum.
We also provide legal advice and information to LGBTQI+ people who want to live in the UK with their partners.
Phone: 0203 752 5801
Website: https://www.rainbowmigration.org.uk/
We support LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 across the UK who are at risk of, or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment.
Website: https://www.akt.org.uk/
National online counselling and mental health support for LGBT+ people and allies.
Website: https://arcuslgbt.com/
Our shelters are for LGBTIQ+ people who have become homeless whilst living in London and do not feel able to access mainstream services. Residents are referred through our Outreach and LGBTIQ+ Centre team. Our services provide a short term crisis intervention whilst we support people to find stable housing
Website: https://www.lgbtiqoutside.org/
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