Mental health services and support for adults
Contents
- Contacting your GP and local NHS mental health services
- Apps and resources
- Armed forces
- Bereavement services
- Disability, learning difficulty and physical health services
- Drop-in services
- Eating disorder support
- Frontline workers
- Helplines, counselling and mental health support services
- LGBTQA+
- Substance and addiction services
- Support for long-term health conditions
- Support for males
- Support for older people
- Support for victims of crime and domestic abuse
- Support for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities
LGBTQA+
National Helpline for LGBT+
A helpline for anyone who has experienced anti-LGBT+ violence, abuse or harassment, and needs a safe space to talk.
Call 0800 999 5428 between 10am and 8:30pm from Monday to Thursday and between 10am and 4:30pm on Friday.
Alternatively, email [email protected] or use the online chat Monday to Thursday, 9:15am to 4:30pm.
Visit the Galop website for more information about this service.
OUT THERE Parent and Carers Support Group
A respectful, safe and online space for parents and carers of young people that identify as LGBTQ or parents and carers of young people who may be questioning and exploring their identity.
Find out more about the Parent and Carers Support Group service.
OUT THERE Plus Group
A service running every Friday between 6pm and 9pm for any young person aged 18 to 25 years who identifies as LGBTQ+. The aim is to provide a safe and relaxing environment to explore identify and socialise with other LGBTQ people.
For information on how to join, call 01604 634385 or 07585 737482 or email [email protected].
Find out more about the Plus Group service.
Switchboard
Listening services, information and support for LGBTQIA+ people.
- telephone: 0800 0119 100
- email: [email protected]
Visit the Switchboard website.
Gender Identity Clinic
One of 7 specialist clinics in England, which provides a service for people seeking support around their gender diversity and gender dysphoria.
Find out more about the Gender Identity Clinic service.
Last updated 12 August 2025