LGBTQ+ Support
(UK + US)
UK Based
The Bridgeway
The Bridgeway is an inclusive, intersectional, 24/7, anti-sexual violence service provider.
Hotline: 0808 118 6432.
LGBT Foundation
The LGBT Foundation supports all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Tel: 03453303030.
Galop
The National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline (Galop) is the UK’s only national LGBTQ+ specific domestic abuse helpline, including support for survivors of sexual assault.
Tel: 0300 999 5428 (charged) / 0800 999 5428 (free). Mon & Thu: 10am-8pm; Tue & Wed: 10am-5pm; Fri: 1pm-5pm.
Tue 1pm-5pm is a trans specific service.
Alternatively, you can also email them: help@galop.org.uk.
The Survivors Trust
The Survivors Trust (TST) is a UK-wide national umbrella agency for 135 specialist organisations for LGBTQ+ friendly support for the impact of sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse throughout the UK and Ireland.
Tel: 0808 801 0818.
ISVA Service
by LGBT Foundation
LGBT Foundation’s ISVA service is available to any LGBTQ+ person living in Greater Manchester that has experienced recent or non-recent sexual harassment.
Tel: 03453303030.
Email: info@lgbt.foundation.
Rape Crisis England & Wales
Rape Crisis England & Wales is a national charity and the umbrella body for a network of independent member Rape Crisis Centres.
LGBTQ+ friendly.
Tel: 0808 802 9999. 10am-12am daily.
LGBT Helpline Scotland
LGBT Helpline Scotland provides emotional support to LGBT people and their families, friends, and supporters.
Scotland based only.
Tel: 0300 123 2523 (charged). Tue & Wed: 12pm-9pm.
LGBT Youth Scotland
LGBT Youth Scotland supports LGBT people in a range of ways.
Tel: 0131 555 3940.
US Based
RAINN
RAINN has a live chat function available on the website.
Hotline 24/7: 800.656.HOPE (4673). You will then have the option to enter your ZIP code so they can locate the nearest sexual assault service provider.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project offers suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.
Hotline: 866.488.7386.
National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs
National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs advocates for LGBTQ+ survivors of HIV/AIDS related violence, domestic violence, police misconduct, and sexual assault.
Hotline: 212.714.1141.
LGBTQ+ National Hotline
LGBTQ+ National Hotline is a call centre that refers to over 15,000 resources across the country, as well as offering pen pal connections and weekly chatrooms.
Hotline: 888.THE.GLNH (843.4564).
The Network La Red
The Network La Red serves LGBTQ+, poly, and kink/BDSM survivors of abuse. They also accommodate for bilingual speakers.
Hotline: 617.742.4911.
Northwest Network
Northwest Network serves LGBT survivors of abuse and can provide local referrals.
Hotline: 206.568.7777.
Association for LGBT Issues in Counselling
Association for LGBT Issues in Counselling is a division of the ACA (American Counselling Association) with LGBT-friendly mental health specialists which are verified members of AGLBTIC.
FORGE
FORGE (For Ourselves: Reworking Gender Expression) is home to the Transgender Sexual Violence Project and they provide services and research for transgender people experiencing violence.
The Violence Recovery Programme at Fenway Health
The Violence Recovery Programme at Fenway Health assists LGBTQ+ individuals who have experienced sexual assault, harassment, or hate crime victimisation, providing specialised support and recovery for all.
They provide in-person support in five locations: Boston (Fenway); Boston (Roxbury); Western Massachusetts; Cape Cod; Fall River.
Hotline: 1.800.834.3242.