National Helpline for LGBT+ Victims and Survivors of Abuse and Violence> This helpline is for LGBTQ+ experiencing abuse or violence, such as hate crime, domestic abuse, sexual violence, so-called “conversion therapy” or any other kind of abuse. The Galop Helpline is here to offer you emotional support, provide information and can help you to explore your options, depending on your needs
If you are a victim of a hate crime you should report it to the Metropolitan police If you are immediate danger then you should call 999
Metropolitan Police Hate Crime Co-ordinator and LGBT+ Adviser
Hate crime support Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
There is a designated community liaison officer who can be contacted:
They can also be reached by calling the non-emergency number (101) or on Twitter @MetCC.LGBT+ CLOs do not work 24 hours a day, seven days per week but will reply to you as soon as possible.
Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre
Offers free preliminary legal advice on a range of different areas of law. Pink Law Clinic offers Immigration and Family Law advice specifically to members of the LGBTQ+ community. They also run a specific project which gives free and impartial legal advice to the LGBT+ community
Address:
Queen Mary University of London,
Mile End Road,
London,
E1 4NS
ELOP
is a holistic lesbian and gay centre that offers a range of social, emotional and support services to LGBT communities, and our core services include counselling and young people’s services.
Micro Rainbow
Micro Rainbow’s vision is to create a world where (LGBTQI) people are free from discrimination, persecution and have equal opportunities in life. They provide safe housing to LGBTQI asylum seekers and refugees, facilitating access to employment, volunteering, training and education for LGBTQI refugees through our moving on programme. Provide social inclusion activities to reduce the extreme isolation faced byLGBTQI people.
Address:
Unit 2.4, The Green House,
244-254 Cambridge Heath Rd,
London
E2 9DA
Step Forward
Support services for young people aged 11-25 years providing group and 1-2-1 support (counselling and personal development). LGBTQ+ Youth group called 'Step Out.'
Address:
234 Bethnal Green Road
London
E2 0AA
Mindline Trans+
Is a confidential emotional, mental health support helpline and signposting service for people who identify as Trans, A Gender, Gender Fluid, Non-binary. We have Trans and Trans allies volunteering to respond to your calls as often as possible and we are open 2 evenings a week Mondays and Fridays from 8pm to midnight.
Mindline Trans+
TransPlus is the first integrated Gender, Sexual Health and HIV service commissioned by NHS England, based at 56 Dean Street:
Address:
56 Dean Street
Soho
London
W1D 6AQ
Spectra:
Peer-led trans services accessible to all trans and gender-diverse people, including 1-2-1 health advocacy support, and counselling, peer mentoring, referral and signposting
Positive East
Info and Advice around HIV related issues, including benefit advice, housing issues and employment law. Peer and Group support (with LGBTQ+ specific groups), health and wellbeing programme, counselling and psychotherapy service. HIV/STI testing.
Address:
159 Mile End Road
London
E1 4AQ
East One clinic
East One is a clinic for Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) - Monday 16:30- 18:30
Address:
Ambrose King Centre,
Mount Terrace,
Royal London Hospital,
E1 2BB
Clinic S
Two clinics offering confidential advice and support especially for sex workers and those working in the adult entertainment industry. Inclusive of all women, men, trans and gender non-binary individuals.
Address:
Ambrose King Centre,
Mount Terrace,
Royal London Hospital,
E1 2BB
56 Dean Street
offer a range of sexual health services for the trans and non-binary community. All our waiting areas, toilets and screening rooms are gender neutral.
Address:
56 Dean St
Soho
London
W1D 6AQ
The Haven
A network of specialist sexual assault referral centres (SARCs) located across London and open 24/7.
Address:
The Haven Medical Centre
9 Brady Street
London E1 5DG
If you are a homeless young person aged 16 - 17 years old, the London Borough of Tower Hamlets has a legal duty to support you. They can help a young person also get in touch with other LGBTQ+ housing orgs.
Address:
Tower Hamlets Council,
Town Hall,
Mulberry Place,
5 Clove Crescent,
E14 2BG
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