Sources of support

All of the organisations listed this page are, to our knowledge, trans inclusive. Browse the lists for a range of sources of support. If you’re looking for a local support group, take a look at TranzWiki, or Trans Unite – they’ve got searchable directories.

You’ll find more information on seeking legal advice on Liberty’s website.

Trans specific

LGBT+ specific

General

  • Mindline – 0800 138 1692 (open 24hrs, 7 days a week)
  • SANEline – 0300 304 7000 (4pm-10pm, 7 days a week)
  • Samaritans – 116 123 (open 24hrs, 7 days a week)
  • Shout – text 85258 (open 24hrs, 7 days a week)

Find your local NHS crisis support line on the NHS website.

UK wide

Hub of Hope also has a searchable directory which you can filter by theme, including LGBTQ+.

Check out our Mental health and wellbeing resources page for more useful self-help resources.

Scotland

North West England

North East England

West Midlands

East Midlands

London

South West England

South East England

Wales

Northern Ireland

Not a QTIPOC org, but Black Minds Matter offer free access to therapy for Black people.

Note that many LGBTQ+ and trans organisations run groups specifically for Black and brown people. Take a look at TranzWiki, or Trans Unite – they’ve got searchable directories.

If you are on a gender service waiting list or are a current gender service user, you can also get support from:

You can also find support from your peers at support groups – take a look at the Social and Support Groups section on this page.

The following organisations run sports, exercise, and fitness events that are specifically for trans people:

Local trans organisations often run one-off or regular sports, fitness, and exercise events. Use our Social and Support Groups section to find organisations near you.

If you’re a student, check if your Student Union or LGBTQ+ network runs any swimming or exercise sessions specifically for trans people – this is increasingly common.

Trans specific sports teams

These teams are exclusively for trans players.

LGBTQ+ sports and fitness events

Many LGBTQ+ teams and clubs are trans-inclusive. You can search for local LGBTQ+ sports, exercise, or fitness clubs in your area on these pages:

You can search for support or social groups in your area using:

Don’t forget that you can also meet people through activity groups too – check our sports, fitness, and exercise section.

Please note that lots of trans and LGBTQ+ support groups and organisations offer groups specifically for neurodivergent and/or autistic people.

Some of these organisations are:

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