Support

If you’re working out who you are

You don’t need a word for it yet. You don’t need to be sure. Nothing on this site asks you to be either.

The colours here are a way of holding an idea about yourself for a minute and seeing how it feels. That is all they need to be. If the feeling is bigger than a colour can hold — or if home, school or work is not a safe place to have it — these are people who will listen, for free, without telling anyone.

Switchboard LGBT+

A listening service for LGBTQ+ people of any age. Phone, chat and email; calm, confidential, no agenda.

The Proud Trust

Youth groups, online resources and support for LGBT+ young people across the UK.

akt

For LGBTQ+ young people aged 16–25 facing homelessness or a hostile home.

Childline

Free, confidential support for anyone under 19 — 0800 1111, any time.

Mermaids

Support for transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse young people and their families.

Stonewall

Information, a plain-language glossary of terms, and a directory of local services.

If you are in immediate danger, call 999.

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