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If you need further support, please check out this list. These are either trans focused charities and support services, or they are trusted amongst the community.
- Switchboard is a LGBT+ helpline that is open 10am–10pm every day. Phone: 0300 330 0630. Online chat is also available through their homepage. Website: https://switchboard.lgbt
- Gendered Intelligence provide a Support Line that is open on Mon/Tues/Thurs from 2-7pm and on Wed/Friday 10-3pm. Phone: 0330 3559678 Text/WhatsApp: 07592 650 496. Email: supportline@genderedintelligence.co.uk. Website: https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/
- Mindline Trans+ is a support line for trans, non-binary or gender variant people and their families, friends, colleagues and carers. The phone line is open Mondays and Fridays 8pm to midnight. Phone: 0300 330 5468. Website: https://mindlinetrans.org.uk/
- Give Us a Shout is the first 24/7 text service provided in the UK for people in crisis, and is free on all major mobile networks. It’s suitable for people who are struggling to cope and in need of immediate help. Text Shout to 85258. Website: https://giveusashout.org/
- Mindout – is the MindOut Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Queer Mental Health Service and provides a telephone and email support service. Phone: 01273 234839 Email: info@mindout.org.uk Online Support service: https://mindout.org.uk/get-support/mindout-online/ (open at varying dates and times but check the website for details).
- Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. It is open Monday to Friday 9am-6pm. Phone: 0300 123 3393 Email: info@mind.org.uk. Website: https://www.mind.org.uk/
- SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) – supporting people in Scotland to improve their mental health. Telephone: 0141 530 1000. Email: enquire@samh.org.uk. Website: https://www.samh.org.uk/
- Samaritans offer a safe place to talk about whatever’s getting to you, whether over the phone or via email . It is not only for people who feel suicidal. Their service is 24 hours and is free from a landline or mobile. Phone: 116 123 Email: jo@samaritans.org. Website: https://www.samaritans.org/