LGBTQIA+

LGBTQIA+ is an abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, and more. These terms are used to describe a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

  • Birmingham LGBT

    Birmingham LGBT is the city’s leading charity advocating for and supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities in Birmingham and beyond. We offer a range of services focused on improving the health & wellbeing of individuals.

    Phone
    0121 643 0821

  • Consortium

    This membership organisation work to support LGBT+ organisations and projects around the country. Use the site’s Member’s Directory to find local mental health services.

  • Galop

    Galop works directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year. They specialise in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, so-called conversion therapies, and other forms of interpersonal abuse. They are a service run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, and the needs of our community are at the centre of what they do.

  • Gender Identity – Advice for teenagers

    If you feel confused about your gender identity, you’re not alone.

    Many teenagers question their gender, whether they feel female, male, non-binary or any of the other terms used on the gender spectrum.

  • Having a baby if you’re LGBT+

    Find out about starting a family if you’re lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or non-binary.

  • 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.

  • LGBT Foundation

    The LGBT Foundation offers information, advice, and support services, including a Talking Therapies Programme to LGBT people.

  • Mental health support if you’re lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans (LGBTQ+)

    Mental health problems such as depression or self-harm can affect any of us, but they’re more common among people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT).

  • Mind LGBTQ

    Get information about mental health support for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, non-binary, queer or questioning (LGBTIQ).

  • 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).

  • Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline

    Switchboard provides a listening service for LGBT+ people over the phone, via email and online chat. It can provide you with contact details of an LGBT-friendly therapist.