Pride club helplines
If you are questioning either your sexuality or gender, or if you need someone to talk to about anything you are struggling with, please reach out to a friend or adult you can trust or any one of these helplines:
Switchboard LGBT+ helpline - https://switchboard.lgbt/contact/
You can call, text or chat online with a Switchboard volunteer. Aside from helplines, the website also has many useful resources you can have a look at, including an emotional wellbeing support pack. The helpline number is 0300 330 0630 and is open 10am-10pm.
Mermaids - https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/
A charity specifically for trans youth. To contact someone from 9am-9pm Monday to Friday, go to their webpage and click “Contact us”, then “Talk to someone” to find their helpline, web chat and text services. Their text chat crisis service is open 24/7 and its number is 85258.
Please remember to look after your mental health and if you are planning to come out, ensure you have some support. You can always connect with the LGBTQ+ community online as well.