Support for LGBTQIA+ young people

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Use these services for trusted information and support. If you need urgent help, use the section below first.

URGENT HELP NOW

• If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999. nhs.uk
• If you need urgent mental health support, call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option, option 2.

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust+1
• Samaritans, call 116 123, free, 24 hours. Samaritans
• Shout text support, text SHOUT to 85258, free, 24 hours. Shout 85258
• Release the Pressure, Kent, call 0800 107 0160 and choose option 1, free, 24 hours. Kent County Council

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GENERAL LGBTQIA+ SUPPORT

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• Stonewall Young Futures, support and resources for LGBTQ+ young people. Stonewall
• The Proud Trust, information, guides, and Proud Connections live chat. The Proud Trust+1
• The BeYou Project, support for LGBTQ+ young people in Kent and Medway. BeYou Project+1

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SUPPORT IF YOU ARE QUESTIONING YOUR GENDER

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• Mermaids, support for trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse young people, support line available. Mermaids+1
• Gendered Intelligence, support and youth groups for trans and gender-questioning young people. Gendered Intelligence+1

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SEXUAL HEALTH

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• Kent County Council, sexual health, clinics, home STI testing, and advice. Kent County Council+1
• Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust sexual health service, clinics and booking. Kent Community Health NHS+1
• LGBT Foundation, sexual health information and resources. LGBT Foundation+1
• Your Sexual Health Matters, LGBT+ information. This service is for Derby and Derbyshire, so use it for reading, not local Kent appointments. Your Sexual Health Matters+1

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MENTAL WELLBEING

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• Togetherall, anonymous online community and wellbeing tools. Free access depends on who funds it in your area, school, college, NHS, or council. Togetherall+2Togetherall+2
• Kent and Medway Children and Young People’s Mental Health Service, NELFT, contact the Single Point of Access. NELFT NHS Foundation Trust+1
• NELFT All Age Eating Disorders Service, Kent and Medway. NELFT NHS Foundation Trust+1
• NHS Talking Therapies, find your local service in England. Age rules vary, most are 18+, some accept 16 to 17. nhs.uk+1
• Kent and Medway Talking Therapies, local NHS talking therapies service. KMTalking Therapies
• Kent Resilience Hub, local directory and support resources for young people, parents, and carers. Kent Resilience Hub+1
• Kent Early Help, support for families and young people. Kent County Council

SELF HARM, DRUGS, AND ALCOHOL SUPPORT

• YoungMinds, self-harm advice and how to get help. YoungMinds
• We Are With You, Mind and Body in Kent, support for young people who are self-harming or at risk. We Are With You
• Kent School Health and Health for Teens, confidential nurse text support via ChatHealth. Kent family+1

COUNSELLING IN SITTINGBOURNE

• Catherine Beach Counselling, person-centred counselling in Sittingbourne and online, 07956 796606. Catherine Beach Counselling+2Local Kent+2

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Services can change. Check each provider’s website for the latest contact details and eligibility.