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.

You can find information for trans people about HIV, PrEP, and PEP on our HIV resources 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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