Support lines and links which may be helpful:
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