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

• 08457 90 90 90 (24hrs)
• Alternative numbers:
  116 123 (UK)
  116 123 (ROI)
• Email: [email protected]
• www.samaritans.org

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.

• maytree.org.uk
• [email protected]
• 020 7263 7070

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

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If you need FREE legal advice

Visit the following page on our site to see what free legal advice may be available to you.

• Free LGBTQI+ Legal Advice

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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

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If you need sexual health counselling or instant HIV testing

Naz Project London

• 0208 741 1879
• www.naz.org.uk

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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.

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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.

• karmanirvana.org.uk/help-line/
• 0800 5999 247
  Open Monday – Friday 9am-5pm

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

• The ‘UK Lesbian & Gay Immigration Group’ hold regular meetings to provide advice on the UK legal process
  View month meeting dates
• Peter Tatchell Foundation’s Asylum advice for LGBT refugees

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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

• Join support group

Hidayah LGBTQI+ Muslims

• hidayahlgbt.co.uk
• Facebook page

Imaan

• imaan.org.uk
• Facebook page

London Queer Muslims

• LondonQueerMuslims.com
• Facebook page

Bristol Queer Muslims

• BristolQueerMuslims.com
• Join social group

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Are you a Hindu who identifies as LGBTQI+?

• Gay and Lesbian Vaishnava Association

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Are you Jewish and identify as LGBTQI+?

• Keshet UK

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Were you born Intersex and would like support?

• Intersex Support Group

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If you need general help advice and guidance

LGBT Foundation Helpline

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

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If you identify as male and need advice

• Respect – Men’s Advice Line
  Non-judgmental emotional support, practical advice and information
  0808 8010327
• Mankind Initiative
  Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse
  01823 334244

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

Switchboard.lgbt

• Call 0300 330 0630, 10am-10pm every day
• Website: www.switchboard.lgbt
• Naz and Matt Foundation delivers training to Switchboard.lgbt

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Other support options

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• Naz and Matt Foundation Support

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