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LGBT+ Advice and Support LGBT+ Advice and Support Housing Advice and Support Stonewall Housing Provides London based advocacy, advice and support as well as supported housing services to LGBT+ people. This service works with people of any age. Whilst our core services are regional, we can offer basic signposting and advice via our helpline. Tel: 020 7359 5767 (Mon – Fri 10am – 1pm). Web: https://stonewallhousing.org/services/referral-form/ AKT AKT supports LGBT+ young people aged 16-25 in the UK who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment. They operate national through a range of regional services visit website for further information. Web: https://akt.org.uk Talking and Practical Support Services Switchboard Switchboard, the LGBT+ Helpline and online support services. Provide a safe space for anyone to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional wellbeing. They support people to explore the right options for themselves. Telephone: 0300 330 0639 open 10am till 10pm Web: https://switchboard.lgbt/ LGBT Foundation Offer’s support and advice on a range of topics. Our service is non-judgement, and they are here to talk through whatever is on your mind. This can include mental health issues, looking for local services or wanting to report a hate crime. Telephone: 0345 3 30 30 30 Weekdays - 9am until 9pm, Weekends - 10am until 6pm Web: http://lgbt.foundation/helpline Sexual and Domestic Violence Survivors Support Services Galop The UK’s leading LGBT+ anti-violence charity, covering sexual violence, domestic violence and hate crime. National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0800 999 5428 Monday to Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday to Thursday10:00am - 8:00pm For sexual violence and hate crime email: [email protected] Web: https://galop.org.uk 2 Survivors UK A service dedicated to supporting male victims of sexual violence (including childhood as well as adult sexual violence or trauma). Webchat: https://www.survivorsuk.org/ Whatsapp and SMS also available see website for further information. Rape Crisis (England and Wales) Rape Crisis centres and helplines provide practical and emotional support to women and girls effected by sexual violence. Use the national website to find your local service. Web: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/ The Havens The Havens are specialist services in London for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted. Find out more via the website. Web: https://www.thehavens.org.uk/ Regional Services London and Southeast London Friend London Friend is the UK’s oldest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans charity. We are here to support the health and mental wellbeing of the LGBT community in and around London. They are also home to Antidote - the UK's oldest LGBT drug and alcohol service. Web: https://londonfriend.org.uk/ metro An equality and diversity charity providing health, community and youth services in England Web: https://metrocharity.org.uk/about-us Elop Elop is a holistic lesbian and gay centre that offers a range of social, emotional and support services to LGBT communities, and our core services include counselling and young people’s services. Web: http://www.elop.org/index.htm Southwest Intercom trust Intercom Trust is a lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans+ charity working across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and the wider South West, providing information, advice and mental health support. Northwest LGBT Foundation LGBT Foundation is a national charity delivering advice, support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities. LGBT Foundation provide a wide range of services to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people. Web: https://lgbt.foundation Proud Trust The Proud Trust is a lifesaving and life enhancing organisation that helps young people empower themselves to make a positive change for themselves and their communities. 3 Web: https://theproudtrust.org Northeast AKT – Northeast AKT work with young LGBT+ people how are homeless or living in a hostile environment. Tel: 0191 281 0099 Web: https://akt.org.uk .
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