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SUPPORT DIRECTORY

Find out about the fantastic community groups, organisations and charities dedicated to providing services and support for the LGBT+ community, or anyone who needs support along the East Coast, Lincolnshire and beyond, including some national organisations.

 

If you would like your group or organisation to be featured in the directory, please send a few words about your group/organisation and the relevant web and social media links to hello@eastcoastpride.co.uk.

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NHS 111

If you need urgent support for your mental health, please call 111 and select the mental health option.

Alcoholics Anonymous 

AA is concerned solely with the personal recovery and continued sobriety of individual alcoholics who turn to the Fellowship for help.

akt

akt works to ensure that all lgbtq+ young people are able to live in accepting, supportive and caring homes, by providing a range of services to meet the individual needs of those who would otherwise be homeless or living in a hostile environment.

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy is the professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK. We exist for one simple reason - counselling changes lives.

Cancer Support Lincolnshire

We want to make sure that people living with cancer in Lincolnshire are supported at the right time, in the right place, by the right people and in the right way for them.

Depend

An organisation offering free, confidential and non-judgmental advice, information and support to adults in the UK with a trans partner, friend or adult family member who is considering or undergoing transition, or who has transitioned.

Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Specialist Service

Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Specialist Service Lincs are the countywide specialist domestic abuse service for Lincolnshire helping all women, men and children experiencing domestic abuse. You can  contact them on 01522 510041.

Gay and Lesbian Vaishnava Association (GALVA)

Information & Support for LGBTI Vaishnavas & Hindus

Gay Outdoor Club Lincolnshire

The Gay Outdoor Club operates throughout Great Britain and provides a wide range of outdoor and indoor sports and recreational activities for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender men and women.

Gingerbread: Single parents, equal families 

The website has resources focused on finances, childcare, contact arrangements, housing, education, legal rights, as well as information about issues the LGBTQ+ community may face. 

H.A.Y. Lincolnshire

An online directory with over 600 local groups, support services, educational courses, and self-help resources.

LGBT Humanists

We advance free thinking and promote humanism to create a tolerant society where rational thinking and kindness prevail.

LGBTIQA Green Party    

The Green Party of England & Wales Liberation group for people of diverse sex, gender and sexuality.

LGBT Liberal Democrats

LGBT+ Lib Dems promotes sexual and gender minorities through influencing local, national and international policies.

Lincolnshire Sexual Health

A confidential, free, flexible, non-judgemental sexual health service for Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

LPFT is an NHS trust which provides a range of services, with specialist expertise in mental health, dementia, learning disabilities, and autism.

Lincolnshire Mental Health Helpline

If you require emotional support or non-urgent signposting, please call the mental health helpline on 0800 001 4331 and dedicated staff will support you to access the help you need (open 24/7).

One You Lincolnshire

Get back to a healthier you with our free weight loss, exercise, stop smoking and drink less programmes. We support you to make small, sustainable changes to improve your health and wellbeing and live a longer, happier life.

Out On The Page

Bringing Together LGBTQ+ Writers - online and in person. Free online members forum, directory and events. In-person retreats.

Parents of Jewish Gays & Lesbians

Support group for anyone Jewish with a child/ grandchild who is LGBTQ+ and who would like to meet other similar parents.

Pink Therapy

We are the UK's largest independent therapy organisation working with gender and sexual diversity clients.

Pride Sports

Pride Sports have launched an LGBT+ sports Club Map funded by Sport England.

Regard UK

Regard is a UK organisation of lesbians, gay men, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex people (LGBTQI+) who self-identify as disabled.

Terrence Higgins Trust    

Terrence Higgins Trust – the UK's leading HIV & sexual health charity. Free confidential support: 0808 802 122

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline

National LGBTQIA+ helpline. Open daily 10am-10pm. Call 0300 330 0630

Action For Children

We protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support. We ensure their voices are heard, and campaign to bring lasting improvements to their lives.

Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN)

The Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) aims to create public acceptance and discussion of asexuality and facilitate the growth of an asexual community. They are an informational resource for people who are asexual and questioning, their friends and families, academic researchers and the press.

Brook

Brook is the UK's leading sexual health and well being charity for young people.

Deaf Rainbow UK

Deaf Rainbow UK aim is to try and provide information and represent and support deaf people who are either coming out and/or identify with LGBTIQA.

East Lindsey LGBTQ Support and Social Group

We know that life isn't always easy. That's why here at East Lindsey LGBTQ Support and Social Group, we aim to support you in a safe and caring environment.

Galop National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline

The UK's LGBT+ anti-violence charity, combating hate crime, sexual violence & domestic abuse. Making life safe, just & fair.

Gay Outdoor Club

The Gay Outdoor Club operates throughout Great Britain and provides a wide range of outdoor and indoor sports and recreational activities for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender men and women.

Gendered Intelligence    

Gendered Intelligence, established in 2008, is a registered charity that exists to increase understandings of gender diversity and improve trans people's quality of life.

Hidayah LGBT+ Muslims

Hidayah is a UK Registered Charity for LGBTQIA+ Muslims. We offer social groups, education and campaigns for social justice.

LGBT Foundation

A national charity supporting LGBT people to increase their skills, knowledge and self-confidence to improve and maintain their health and wellbeing. We also work in partnership with others to build strong, cohesive and influential LGBT communities.

LGBT Conservatives

The official affiliated Conservative Party (UK) lesbian, gay, bisexual & trans group.

LGBT Labour

The Labour Campaign for LGBT+ rights. Campaigning for equality since 1975. Affiliated to The Labour Party.

Lincolnshire Lancers RUFC

The Lancers are not just for gay people and everybody is welcome. It is just about inclusion, whether you have had bad experiences playing rugby previously you can come and join in.

Lincolnshire Talking Therapies

Lincolnshire Talking Therapies provides a range of evidence-based NHS talking therapies to help with stress, depression, anxiety, PTSD, panic, phobia and OCD. You can refer yourself online, call 0303 123 4000, or contact your GP.

​Lincolnshire Recovery College

The College offer free educational courses about mental health, recovery and wellbeing. Courses are open to anyone aged 16+ who lives, works or studies in Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire Here4You advice line

If you are seeking emotional wellbeing and mental health support for children and young people, please call the Lincolnshire Here4You advice line on 0800 234 6342 (open 24/7).

Mermaids UK

UK charity supporting transgender kids, young people and their families since 1995.

OutdoorLads

OutdoorLads’ aim is to get more gay, bi and trans guys outdoors across the UK. Our volunteer leaders run walking, cycling, climbing (and more) events for all abilities, as well as weekend-long camping and hostel events.

Pink Law - Legal Advice Centre

An award winning free Legal Advice Centre at Queen Mary University.

Press For Change

The UK's Leading Authority on Transgender Law.

Positive Health

Positive Health is a Lincoln based charity whose aim is to provide confidential information and support to people infected and affected by HIV and AIDS.

Samaritans

Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. Call us for free any time 116 123

Think2Speak

Think2Speak's counsellors help children, young people and adults cope with wide ranging issues. Their qualified counsellors specialise in Wellbeing and Mental Health, LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Relationships and Sex Education and HIV & Sexual Health.

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