LGBTQ+ Contacts Lines and Resources
Below is a list of organisations and contacts offering helpful resources and supports for people who exist within the LGBTQ+ community.
UNITED KINGDOM & REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
Provides a listening service for LGBT+ people over the phone, email or online chat. They offer support on anything, including: Sexuality, Gender, Sexual Health and emotional well-being. Their phone line is open 10am to 10pm everyday
☎ • 0300 330 0630 - Open 10am-10pm 🌐︎ • switchboard.lgbt
✉ • hello@switchboard.lgbt
MindLine Trans+
Confidential safe space and emotional support helpline for Trans, Asexual, Gender Fluid or Non-binary people as well as their friends and loved ones. The line is open 8pm to midnight.
☎ • 0300 330 5468 🌐︎ • mindinsomerset.org.uk
Stonewall
A charity campaigning for equality for the various facets of the LGBTQ+ community, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, ace, and beyond.
🌐︎ • stonewall.org.uk
Consortium LGBT
UK-based charity that supports not-for-profit LGBT+ organisations and groups.
🌐︎ • consortium.lgbt
ORGANISATIONS IN CANADA
PFLAG Canada
An organisation offering support to friends, families and allies of individuals within the LGBTQ+ community
🌐︎ • pflagcanada.ca
Egale Canada
Canada's leading national organization for LGBTQI2S (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, Two Spirit) people. They advocate for human rights and equality through research, education, and community engagement.
🌐︎ • egale.ca
ORGANISATIONS IN AUSTRALIA
QLife
Australia-wide anonymous & free LGBT+ peer support via phone/webchat for issues like sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, relationships. Open 3 pm-midnight AEST/AEDT, 7 days.
☎ • 1800 184 527 🌐︎ • qlife.org.au
Equality Australia
Lifeline is a national charity providing people throughout Australia 24 hour support in time of emotional distress. As their website states, they exist so no Australian has to face their darkest moments alone.
🌐︎ • equalityaustralia.org.au
ORGANISATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES
The Trevor Project
The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
☎ • 1-866-488-7386 (Open 24/7) 🌐︎ • thetrevorproject.org
✉ • Text START to 678-678 (Open 24/7)
Trans Lifeline
A trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, resources, and support they need to survive and thrive. Their hotline is staffed by trans volunteers.
☎ • 877-565-8860 (Open 24/7)🌐︎ • translifeline.org
GLAAD
Works to accelerate LGBTQ+ acceptance and shape the narrative to achieve full equality. They focus on media advocacy, challenging defamation, and promoting fair, accurate, and inclusive representation.
PFLAG National
The first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. PFLAG has hundreds of chapters across the country providing support, education, and advocacy.
Note: These listings will update over time.
