Here are some useful links:

 

Autistic girls (and womens) network: https://autisticgirlsnetwork.org/ 

 

switchboard: LGBTQIA+ helpline https://switchboard.lgbt/

 

Mermaids helpline for  trans children, young people and their families: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/helpline-support-services/ 0808 801 0400

 

Mind mind.org.uk InfoLine: 0300 123 3393 The Mind InfoLine can help you find specialist services in your area. Helplines and listening services 

 

Samaritans www.samaritans.org 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123 (free from any phone). 

 

Shout www.giveusashout.org For immediate support text SHOUT to 85258 to chat by text to a trained and supervised volunteer. Free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

 

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) Tel: 0800 58 58 58 | www.thecalmzone.net/ A leading movement against suicide | Helpline and webchat – 7 hours a day, 7 days a week

 

IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) – Let’s Talk Tel: 0800 073 2200 www.ghc.nhs.uk/ourteams-andservices/letstalk/

 

 For more options, visit the Helplines Partnership website for a directory of UK helplines: www.helplines.org/helplines 

 

if you are in crisis please phone 999 or find your crisis call service here  https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline