Switchboard LGBT+ provides a one-stop listening service for LGBT+ people on the phone, by email and through instant messaging.
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Local Listings
Pink Therapy
Pink Therapy has an online directory of therapists who work with people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer or questioning (LGBTIQ), and people who are gender- and sexual-diverse (GSD).
Mermaids
Mermaids helps gender-diverse kids, young people and their families.
LGBT Foundation
The LGBT Foundation is a national charity offering information, advice, and support services, including a Talking Therapies Programme.
Imaan
Imaan is a charity that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) Muslims, providing an online forum where people can share experiences and ask for help.
Education Action Challenging Homophobia
Education Action Challenging Homophobia is a charity which provides services to inspire lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans equality.
Parents of Gay and Trans Youth (POGTY)
POGTY is a Gloucestershire support group for parents and carers of young people who are questioning their sexual or gender identity.
GayGlos
GayGlos is a charity which provides support services, education and engagement for Gloucestershire’s LGBTQ+ community.
National Listings
Switchboard LGBT+
Switchboard LGBT+ provides a one-stop listening service for LGBT+ people on the phone, by email and through instant messaging.
Pink Therapy
Pink Therapy has an online directory of therapists who work with people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer or questioning (LGBTIQ), and people who are gender- and sexual-diverse (GSD).
Mermaids
Mermaids helps gender-diverse kids, young people and their families.
LGBT Foundation
The LGBT Foundation is a national charity offering information, advice, and support services, including a Talking Therapies Programme.
Imaan
Imaan is a charity that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) Muslims, providing an online forum where people can share experiences and ask for help.
Education Action Challenging Homophobia
Education Action Challenging Homophobia is a charity which provides services to inspire lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans equality.
Parents of Gay and Trans Youth (POGTY)
POGTY is a Gloucestershire support group for parents and carers of young people who are questioning their sexual or gender identity.
GayGlos
GayGlos is a charity which provides support services, education and engagement for Gloucestershire’s LGBTQ+ community.
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It can be hard to know where to turn when we’re struggling with our mental health but support is available, from NHS and council-commissioned services to local and national charities. Many services are free, confidential, and you can access them yourself without a referral from a professional.
Support for carers
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Support for children, young people and families
There is a wide range of support for children, young people and families in the county.
Support for older age groups
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Support for ethnic minorities
Support for LGBTQ+ communities
Getting help with issues you're struggling to deal with on your own is one of the most important things you can do
Support for veterans
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