LGBTQIA+ Support Websites

The BeYou Project – Porchlight
The BeYou Project connects young people in Kent and Medway who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning their sexual or gender identity.

Homepage | Switchboard
Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ support line. For anyone, anywhere in the country, at any point in their journey. 

Finding support for LGBTQIA+ mental health – Mind
Support for LGBTQIA+ mental health

TransActual
Resources for the trans community

Mermaids UK
Supporting trans, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families

Support Helplines

• 0300 330 0630
  Switchboard National LGBT+ helpline. (open 10am-11pm daily)
• 08456 90 90 90
  Samaritans helpline. 24hr helpline for emotional support in complete confidence.
• 0800 068 41 41 or Text 07786 209697
  Papyrus suicide prevention helpline for young people. (Monday-Friday 10am-10pm, weekends 2pm-10pm, bank holidays 2pm-5pm).
• 0800 11 11
  Childline 24hr helpline for children and young people.
• 0845 7678 000
  Saneline helpline offering information and emotional support to those experiencing mental health difficulties. (Monday-Friday 12pm-11pm, weekends 12pm-6pm)