Immediate support
Choose the situation that is closest to what you need.
Call 999 now. If you cannot speak, press 55 when prompted on a mobile.
Free, confidential listening support when things feel overwhelming.
National helpline
A trained volunteer listens, without judging you or telling you what to do. You don't have to be suicidal to call.
Text service
Text a trained volunteer for support with anything that's troubling you. It's a text conversation, not a call — useful if talking out loud isn't possible right now.
Talk to somebody who understands LGBTQIA+ experiences.
National LGBTQIA+ helpline
You'll speak to a trained LGBTQIA+ volunteer who listens without judgement and can point you to further support. Switchboard records conversations for training, quality and safeguarding; recordings are normally held for eight months, sometimes longer.
Trans & non-binary helpline
An emotional support helpline run by and for trans and non-binary people, and those questioning their gender identity.
Specialist support when somebody has harmed, threatened or displaced you.
LGBTQIA+ specialist helpline
Galop supports LGBTQIA+ people aged 18+ experiencing hate crime, domestic abuse, or sexual violence. Staff understand LGBTQIA+ specific experiences of abuse.
Youth service
akt supports LGBTQIA+ young people aged 16–25 facing or experiencing homelessness or a hostile home environment, with advice and safe housing options.