To recognise Mental Health Awareness Week, here’s a list of free and affordable mental health resources that you, or someone you know, might find helpful.
Not all of these organisations are explicitly queer, but many are – it’s up to you which to contact. We understand that as a queer person, there’s often a concern that a GP, youth worker or therapist won’t understand what you’re going through. We want you to know that you’re not alone.
offers free talking therapies online and via telephone, giving access to LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy and counselling with an LGBTQ+ specialist therapist.
provide LGBTQ+ mental health guidance and support.
are a mental health charity that provides free and confidential services to young people who are experiencing mental health difficulties in Manchester.
is an online directory of qualified therapists who identify as/or are understanding of minority sexual and gender identities.
has a series of free mental health and anxiety specific resources. They also have a page for information on financial support and hardship grants.
are an organisation that provide community support around all aspects of navigating the healthcare service as a queer person.
is an Irish advocacy network working across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
campaign by the NHS has a questionnaire to help tailor a plan that is specific to your needs.
offer an advocacy service if you are homeless and in need of mental health support and advice on how to attend doctors appointments. You can contact them by phone on 020 7725 2851 or by email at info@groundswell.org.uk.
by Islington Mind, runs a specialist mental health service for LGBTQ+ people. It provides a place to learn new skills in a supportive atmosphere.
projects and activities are developed specifically for the needs of LGBTQ+ Muslims. Their mission is to provide welfare and mental health support.
provide details of LGBTQ+ mental health services and community groups that are local to you.
are an LGBTQ+ youth focused charity who run social groups and a webchat.
is an online directory of qualified therapists who identify as/or are understanding of minority sexual and gender identities.
provide a helpline and web chat service aimed at supporting transgender and gender-diverse young people aged 19 or under.
has a directory of services for trans people.
is a community interest company who offer a holistic sexual health, mental health, and wellbeing service for all trans people, partners, and friends.
deliver supportive, knowledgeable, non-judgemental peer-based services to under-served communities in London.
is a charitable organisation which offers support to trans and non-binary survivors of domestic abuse.
has a map you can use to search for trans friendly GPs who may be willing to offer shared care with a private service provider.
has a list of trans resources including charities, mental health support, places to buy binders and support services for those with HIV.
is an organisation that run a variety of services including regular support group meetings and 1 to 1 services.
is a campaigning and support group, who have a list of support organisations for trans people including Belfast Butterfly Club and Nonbinary NI.
is a free therapy service.
provide a variety of support options for trans, non-binary and intersex people in Brighton and Sussex. They are led by trans, non-binary and intersex people, and run social drop-ins both online and in person.
with the Proud Trust.
have a number of trans, non-binary and questioning youth groups.
is a free support service for anyone under the age of 25. You can contact them via email at help@themix.org.uk.
offers mental health support to all trans and gender diverse people.
is a national mental health helpline offering specialist guidance to anyone affected by mental illness. They are open every day of the year from 4pm-10pm and on 0300 304 7000.
is here for anyone who has experienced an anti-LGBT+ hate crime.
offer information and emotional support to the entire LGBTQ+ community across Scotland, including queer, intersex and asexual people.
offer online mental health support to LGBTQ+ people across the UK.
can be contacted on 0800 0119 100 (Open 10:00-22:00 every day) or chat to them online.
is a free service that you can contact 24/7 for immediate support. Text ‘Shout’ to 85258 to talk to a trained volunteer about your next steps.
is a helpline open to offer support 24/7. It's a space to talk about anything that is upsetting you. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone) or email jo@samaritans.org.
bear in mind that some GP practices only accept patients from a certain map area, called a practice boundary. If you're not sure if you're in the practice boundary, look at their website - they usually have this information in the 'new patients' section.
if you're unsure about what documents to provide, or need help filling in the forms, get in touch with an akt Caseworker. The practice may also have their own forms they'd like you to fill in.
if you can, provide at least one of these documents when registering with your GP: passport, birth certificate, HC2 certificate, rough sleepers’ identity badge, hostel registration/mail forwarding letter. You should not be refused registration or appointments because you do not have a proof of address or personal identification at hand.
reach out to your gp service directly if you want to know more about when you can expect to hear back.
