Food for Thought
Youth, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, & wellbeing Resource Directory
An ever growing directory of charities and resources for youth, families and our LGBTQ+ communities. Click on a picture to enlarge for information and weblinks.
This is primarily focused on the UK for now but if you have a helpful resource,
please let us know so we can add it.
**These are not affiliations, ads or sponsored listings, these are simply a directory of information and resuorces that someone may find helpful
Charity supporting children, young people and their families across England.
Information for young people to make informed decisions about their mental health and wellbeing. 24/7 crisis line: Text AFC to 85258
Advice and support for people living with Anxiety. Helpline: 03444775774 TEXT: 07537416905
Offering help and support for the Trans community.
Under 18's helpline, webchat and online support groups for people with eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. Youthline: 0808 801 0711 Studentline: 0808 801 0811
Provides listening services, information and support for anyone who needs to talk, including a webchat. Free Phone: 0800 585 858
Provides advice, houseing and support for young people aged 16 - 25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in England. Webchat and email available. Helpline: 0808 800 0661
Support for children and young people in the UK. 1-21 online chat, information, resources, training, etc. Helpline : 0800 1111
Ayouth homelessness charity helping young people who become homeless across the UK
Services, information, training and youth groups supporting the LGBT+ community in Derbyshire
Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Helpline: 0300 1236600 Text: 82111
Galop gives advice and support to people who have experienced biphobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexual violence or domestic abuse. We also support lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer people who have had problems with the police or have questions about the criminal justice system. LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428 Conversion Therapy Helpline: 0800 130 3335 LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline: 020 7704 2040
The national trans-led charity, improving the lives of trans including non-binary people in the UK. Youth Groups, Camping, family support, resources. Helpline: 0330 3559 678 WhatsApp: 07592 650 496
A sexual health resource for products and information.
Support for young people when someone dies. Phone: 0808 808 1677
The Hub of Hope is the UK's leading mental health support database. It is provided by national mental health charity, Chasing the Stigma, and brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place. Web directory and Mobile App.
Online mental wellbeing community. Access free, safe and anonymous support. Chat, online discussion boards, etc.
LGBT Foundation is a national charity delivering advice, support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities.
Group that works to improve the health and mental well-being of 18+ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered people (LGBT) in and around London. Phone: 020 7833 1674
Scotland's national charity promoting the health, wellbeing and equality of LGBT+ adults (16+) in Scotland through community-based support services and events in Edinburgh and Glasgow. helpline: 0300 123 2523
Information, advice and support for people with a learning disability, their families and carers. Helpline: 0808 808 1111
Mermaids supports transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children and young people until their 20th birthday, as well as their families and professionals involved in their care. We also currently offer web chat support to students up to the age of 25. Text: 85258 Helpline: 0808 801 0400
NHS Go is a confidential and free health advice and information app service for 16-25 year olds.
No Panic offers advice, support, recovery programs and help for people living with phobias, OCD and any other anxiety-based disorders. Helpline Number 0300 772 9844 Youth Line: 0330 606 1174 24h Crisis Line: 01952 680835
Information and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Nottinghamshire. Call: 0115 9348 485 Text: 07481 344 040
NSPCC Helpline If you have any concerns at all about a child’s safety or wellbeing, don’t hesitate to contact the NSPCC Helpline. Call: 0808 800 5000 Email: help@nspcc.org.uk nspcc.org.uk/helpline
Youth support for young people with OCD. Helpline 0300 636 5478
Confidential support for under 35s at risk of suicide and those who are concerned about them. Helpline: 0800 068 4141 TEXT: 07860 039967
Help and advice for 16-30 year olds in the UK. Career, business, health, well-being, etc. Online Chat Free Phone: 0800 842 842
Help and support for young people affected by domestic violence. Freephone 24-Hour National Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Provides help and support with relationships including counselling and telephone support.
Provides support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems including local support groups. Helpline: 0808 801 0525
Helplines for adults and young people who have experienced sexual abuse or rape or are at risk of abuse/rape. Young Peoples helpline: 0808 800 5007 National Male survivor Helpline: 0808 800 5005
A 24/7 helpline for anyone needing to talk to someone. Phone: 116 123
Charity working for people in housing need by providing free, independant expert housing advice.
free, confidential, anonymous text support service. You can text from wherever you are in the UK Text: 85258
At Stonewall, we stand for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people everywhere. We imagine a world where all LGBTQ+ people are free to be ourselves and can live our lives to the full.
Stonewall Housing works to ensure lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people live in safer homes, free from fear, and where we can celebrate our identity and support each other to achieve our full potential. Phone: 020 7359 5767
Our aim is to support and empower young LGBTQ people to live their lives free from discrimination and fulfill their potential. Freephone: 0800 0502020
Sussed is a fun family party card game. The aim is to find out who knows who best. Suitable for adults and children aged 6 and over, 2 - 10 players Currently there are 8 variations of the game, each deck centered around a different concept or group. Game play invites conversation and learning about the other person. Great for ice breakers or just getting to know each other better.