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HELP & SUPPORT
IRELAND SUPPORT SERVICES
Mental Health Services and Supports
If you feel you are at immediate risk dial 999 or 112.
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HSE: Find a General Practitioner
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Text About It – Text or Whatsapp 50808 or 086 1800 280 for immediate crisis support 24/7.
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The Samaritans – Phone support at 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org
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Pieta House – Freephone crisis helpline on 1800 247 247, or text HELP to 51444 to speak to a pieta house therapist.
To enquire about therapy at Pieta you can call 0818 111 126.
LGBTQ+ Specialist Supports and Services
BeLonG To and Pieta LGBTQ+ Support - Crisis counseling support for LGBTQ+ people aged 14 – 23 in Ireland. Call 085 856 9312 or email belongto@pieta.ie to discuss an appointment.
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LGBT Ireland – National Helpline 1890 929 539
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Outhouse peer support groups - LGBTQ+ adults group, LGBTQ+ international protection applicants group, intersex support group.
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GOSHH Ireland (Gender, Orientation, Sexual Health, HIV): Care, support, and prevention services for LGBTI+, HIV, STI, and sexual health issues in Ireland’s Mid-West. Confidential helpline 061-314354.
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Insight Matters - LGBTQ+ friendly counselling service, including low-cost counselling options.
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LGBTQ+ Helplines are also available in the following regions:
Cork Lesbian Line: 021-4318318
Dublin Lesbian Line: 01-8729911
Dundalk Outcomers Helpline: 042-9353035
Gay Information Cork: 021-4271087
Gay Switchboard Dublin: 01-8721055
Limerick Gay & Lesbian Helpline: 061-310101
Outwest Helpline: 094-9372479
Domestic Violence Support
Safe Ireland: List of country-wide services for people experiencing IPV
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Women’s Aid: 24hr National Freephone Helpline 1800 341 900
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Men’s Aid: National Confidential Helpline 01 554 3811
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OSS Cork: LGBTQ+ friendly domestic violence support service – Freephone Helpline 1800 497 497
NORTHERN IRELAND SUPPORT SERVICES
Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline: Phone: 0808 802 1414 or email help@dsahelpline.org
ASSIST NI: Domestic and Sexual Abuse Advocacy and Support Service
Cara Friend: Support services and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people
The Rainbow Project: Counselling, advocacy and support
TransgenderNI: Human rights and community organisation for trans and gender diverse people in Northern Ireland
HERE NI: Support for lesbian, bisexual and queer women (trans inclusive)
ENGLAND SUPPORT SERVICES
IDAS: LGBT+ friendly domestic abuse organisation
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SAYiT - LGBTQ+ support for young people in Sheffield Birmingham LGBT - LGBTQ+ counselling and support for domestic violence, sexual health and wellbeing.
Star Refuge (The Outside Project) - London's LGBTIQ+ domestic abuse refuge
Naz and Matt Foundation - support group in London for LGBTQ+ people from religious or culturally conservative backgrounds
The Outhouse (Essex) - providing support, counselling and events to LGBTQ+ community
Intercom Trust (Southwest England) - LGBTQ+ affirming counselling, domestic violence support Latin American
Mind Bristol - Mental health charity including LGBTQIA+ specific supports
MindOut - Mental health support by and for LGBTQ people
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Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard - Helpline providing confidential support and information on other LGBTQ+ friendly services.
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SCOTLAND SUPPORT SERVICES
Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline phone: 0808 802 1414
LGBT+ Helpline Scotland: Freephone 0800 464 7000 or live chat online
LGBT Health and Wellbeing: Community services and supports
Rape Crisis Scotland: Resources for LGBTI survivors of sexual violence
WALES SUPPORT SERVICES
Live Fear Free Helpline: phone 0808 80 10 800, live chat here or email: info@livefearfreehelpline.wales
Trans Aid Cymru: Mutual aid support for trans, non-binary and intersex people
Progress Cymru Counselling - LGBTQ+ Counselling
Umbrella Cymru: Gender and Sexual Diversity Specialists
Myriad Programme - for LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic violence
LLamau Domestic Abuse Services - Homelessness charity with domestic abuse service, LGBTQ+ friendly
UK-WIDE SUPPORT SERVICES
If you are in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police.
If you can’t speak and are calling on a mobile press 55 to have your call transferred to the police.
LGBTQIA+ Specific Services
Switchboard: National LGBTQIA+ support line, phone 0300 330 0630 or live chat
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Galop: National LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Helpline (0800 999 5428)
Stonewall: LGBTQ+ rights charity in the UK.
Stonewall Housing: Free housing related advice for LGBTQ+ folk, freephone: 0800 6 404 404.
AKT: The National LGBTQ+ youth homeless charity
LGBT Foundation: LGBTQ+ charity focused on health and wellbeing
Mermaids: Support for trans/non-binary children and young people
Naz & Matt Foundation: Online community for LGBTQ+ people from religious or culturally conservative backgrounds
Intercom Trust: LGBTQ+ helpline: 0800 612 3010
Domestic Violence Services
Refuge: National Domestic Abuse Helpline, freephone 0808 2000 247 OR live chat here
Loving Me UK: Support for trans and non-binary victims of domestic or sexual violence, helpline: +44 7902 478958
The Survivors Trust: rape and sexual abuse support - helpline: 0808 801 0818 or text: 07860 022 956
Men's Advice Line website; freephone: 0808 801 0327
For more information on how to get help in the UK, click here
Mental Health
MindOut - mental health service run by/for LGBTQ+ people.
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Samaritans, 24/7 support. Telephone number: 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org
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