Looking for support? Take a look at these LGBTQ+ services

Here are several external to UAL support organisations that offer mental health services for LGBTQ+ people.

Mind out 🩷

MindOut is a mental health service run by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ) people.

They work to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all LGBTQ communities and to make mental health a community concern.

If you would like to contact them, phone: 01273234839

Switchboard ❤️

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

They can discuss anything related to sexuality and gender identity. Whether it’s sexual health, relationships or just the way you’re feeling. This is your space – to explore, talk and be truly heard.

If you would like to contact them, phone: 0800 0119 100

MindLine Trans+ 🧡

MindLine Trans+ is a confidential emotional, mental health support helpline and signposting service for people who identify as Trans, A Gender, Gender Fluid, Non-binary.

They are also able to offer support to friends and family. They support everyone dealing with any Transgender issues, be it for they themselves, their parents, siblings, colleagues, friends, or professionals. 

If you would like to contact them, phone: 0300 330 5468

Hub of Hope 💛

The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database. It is provided by national mental health charity, Chasing the Stigma, and brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place for the first time.

For access to their service, visit the Hub of Hope's website.

The Proud Trust 💚

The Proud Trust is an LGBT+ youth charity empowering LGBT+ young people to be proud of who they are.

The Proud Trust delivers youth work and one-to-one support. The charity also runs the Rainbow Flag Award national training and inclusion programme for schools, Proud Connections Live Chat, and manages Manchester’s LGBT+ Centre,The Proud Place

Visit The Proud Trust's website for more information. 

The Mix 🩵

The Mix is the UK’s leading digital charity for under 25s, reaching over  6 million young people each year. Whatever issue a young person is facing, The Mix is always there for them – via their website, text, or social media. Their support is free, confidential and anonymous and can be accessed wherever young people are.

They connect young people to experts and their peers to talk about everything from money to mental health, homelessness to jobs, break-ups to drugs and more. No topic is out of bounds, and we are completely non-judgemental.

🌈 Did you know the Halls Life team hosts a monthly podcast called Queer Peers? Hosted by our very own UAL Halls Life student wellbeing coordinator Marco Bodi (he/him), every month he sits down with a new guest to discuss important topics in the LGBTQ+ community. Take a listen to all the episodes produced so far. 🌈