LGBTQI+ Services

If you need help or someone to talk to, please contact one of the services below who will be able to assist.

If you are feeling suicidal

Samaritans

Maytree
Maytree offers a befriending service and respite stay for people in suicidal crisis.  If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or feelings, please give them a call.

You may also find answers to your questions in our support forum – Ask Naz

If you need FREE legal advice

Naz and Matt Foundation have partnered with our friends at Ashton Ross Law to provide a free legal advice service for the LGBTQI+ community. Contact them if you are experiencing legal issues as a result of your sexuality

If you need someone to talk to

  • Rainbow Counselling
    A Christian organisation open to people of all faiths or no faith. We can help those looking for spiritual direction and we promote a holistic approach in our counselling.
    www.rainbowcounselling.org.uk

  • Ellis J. Johnson MBCAP
    Psychotherapeutic Counselling for Trans, Queer, or Questioning people. Based in Brighton.
    www.transcounselling.co.uk

If you need sexual health counselling or instant HIV testing

Naz Project London

If you are homeless, or need an emergency place to stay

Albert Kennedy Trust
www.akt.org.uk

  • Shelter Housing Advice Line: 0808 800 4444
    (8am-8pm Mon-Fri / 8am-5pm Sat-Sun)
  • London: 020 7831 6562
    Open 10am – 4:30pm Mon-Fri
  • Manchester: 0161 228 3308
    Open 10am – 4:30pm Mon-Fri.
  • Newcastle-upon-Tyne: 0191 281 0099
    Open 10am – 4:30pm Mon-Fri.

If you are victim of ‘honour’ crime, or know someone who is

Karma Nirvana – Honour Network Helpline
A dedicated helpline not only for victims but also for professionals in need of guidance. All call-handlers have experience in risk assessing cases of forced marriages and honour based abuse.

If you need asylum in the UK and identify as LGBTQI+

If you are Muslim and identify as LGBTQI+ and would like to meet other Trans, Lesbian/Gay, Queer, Intersex or Bisexual Muslims

Naz and Matt Foundation Support Group

Hidayah LGBTQI+ Muslims

Imaan

London Queer Muslims

Bristol Queer Muslims

Are you a Hindu who identifies as LGBTQI+?

Are you Jewish and identify as LGBTQI+?

Were you born Intersex and would like support?

If you need general help advice and guidance

LGBT Foundation Helpline

  • 0345 3 30 30 30 (10am-10pm every day)

Can’t find the help you need on this page?

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Other support options

Explore the support available through Naz and Matt Foundation

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