Links to Wellbeing Resources
Proud 2 b Parents
Did you know also provide bespoke 1-1 support for individuals and families? So whatever you are looking for support with, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Simply download and fill in this form, then email it to info@proud2bparents.co.uk.
LGBT Foundation
LGBT Foundation are national charity delivering advice, support and information services to LGBT+ communities.
They provide talking therapies, and services for drug recovery, domestic abuse, sexual health,
and trans advocacy.
Indigo
Indigo are an NHS adult gender service for Greater Manchester. Referral must be made by your GP, but the service provides information for any GP who does not know the referral process. As well as support for people seeking care.
Self Help Services
A user-led mental health charity. Self Help Services deliver a range of primary mental health care services and initiatives across Greater Manchester for people experiencing common mental health challenges such as anxiety and low mood.
Switchboard
The national LGBTQIA+ support line. You can discuss anything related to sexuality and gender identity, from sexual health, to relationships, or just the way you’re feeling. It’s your space to explore, talk and be truly heard.
Galop
Support for LGBT+ people who have experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse, who have had problems with the police, or have questions about the criminal justice system.
Loving Me
Loving Me are a national charity that provides domestic abuse support for the trans and nonbinary community. In addition to the helpline they also run the UK’s first Trans Trans+ domestic abuse refuge.
Bi Survivors Network
Bi Survivors Network is a group of bisexual survivors facilitating peer-led, online support groups for survivors of sexual and/or domestic violence/abuse. Run bi-weekly chats via the secure messaging app Telegram.
Mermaids UK
Mermaids provide family and individual support for gender diverse and transgender children and young people. As well as the helpline, there is a group for the parents of gender diverse and trans children in Manchester that provides peer-support.
Mindout
National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Queer mental health service. MindOut provide information and resources on their website, and offer live chat support between 3-5pm on a Mon, Tues, & Weds.
Mind
Mind provide information, advice, and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Papyrus
Papyrus works to stop young suicide. They provide resources and phone/chat/email support for people up to the age of 35 who are feeling suicidal. You can also contact them if you are worried about a young person.
Samaritans
The Samaritans, Manchester branch offer a safe place to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. 24hr FREE phone calls from landline or mobile 116 123 as well as chat/email support.
