SUPPORT
The London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard (LLGS)
Information, support and referrals to lesbians, bisexuals, gay men, transsexuals and straight people wanting information on gay issues
Helpline: 0300 330 0630 (open 10am-11pm, every day)
Stonewall
Runs a free information service for individuals, organisations, and employers; providing information and referrals for civil partnerships, employment, hate crime, parenting, discrimination and more
Telephone: 08000 50 20 20 (open Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm.)
Terence Higgins Trust
Whatever your sexuality, HIV status, gender, cultural background or ethnic origin, THT has services set up with your needs in mind.
THT Direct: 0808 802 1221 (open Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat-Sun 12-6pm)
Pink News
News for the gay community.
The Gay Youth Corner
PACE
Support services for anyone with a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender issue.
HOMOPHOBIA
Educational Action Challenging Homophobia (EACH)
Support, advice and information for young people affected by homophobic bullying.
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Information about discrimination and your rights.
Helpline: England 0845 604 6610 , Wales 0845 604 8810, Scotland 0845 604 5510 (open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm)
Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
Works for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality and human rights in Scotland
Liberty
Advice on civil rights issues.
Legal advice: 0845 123 2307 (open Mon-Thurs 6.30-8.30pm and Wednesday 12.30-2.30pm).
Additional website about rights: www.yourrights.org.uk
FAITH
Lesbian and Gay Foundation
Telephone: 0845 330 3030
Email: info@lgf.org.uk
Support and information for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals
Quest
A group for lesbian and gay Catholics with a nationwide network of local groups across the country who meet regularly for mass, discussion and social events.
Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (LGCM)
Information and counselling for the Christian gay community.
Muslim Youth Helpline
National helpline providing culturally sensitive support to Muslim youth under the age of 30.
Telephone: 0808 808 2008
Gay and Lesbian Vaishnava Association
Web-based organisation dedicated to the teachings of Lord Caitanya.
Interfaith Alliance
A UK group for religious tolerance.
Information on call charges to 08 numbers:
0800 - Free from BT land lines. Other networks may charge and mobile costs will be incurred.
0808 - Free from BT land lines. Other networks may charge and mobile costs will be incurred.
0845 – Free with BT land lines call packages, otherwise charged at 2p per minute daytime and weekend,5p per minute evenings. Other networks may charge and mobile costs will be incurred.
0300 - Calls cost standard national rate plus a 13.1p set up charge per call from a BT landline. Calls from other networks may be higher and from mobiles will cost considerably more.
0844 - Calls from BT land lines cost up to 5p per minute and 5p per call as part of many BT call packages, otherwise a 13.1p set up charge per call will be incurred. Calls from other networks may be higher and from mobiles will cost considerably more.
