LGBTQ+
Northamptonshire and Brackley MIND
Mind offer mental health services including crisis support, counselling, one to one support, group and peer support and wellbeing courses. More information can be found on the website.
Tel: 01604 634310, Email: enquires@northamptonshiremind.org.uk
Northamptonshire Healthcare
Gender Identity Clinic (17+)
West Northants Council - LGBTQ Allies Forum
The LGBTQ and Allies Forum provides an inclusive and safe space for individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning, or who have an interest in LGBTQ equality, to express their needs and views on services we provide and future plans for the town.
The Forum meets every 2 months on a Tuesday evening at 7pm. This alternates between a formal meeting at the Guildhall, and a social meeting at a venue chosen by members.
LGBTQ and Allies Forum | West Northamptonshire Council (westnorthants.gov.uk)
The Lowdown
The lowdown is Mental Health charity, providing free and confidential support services for 11- 25 year olds in Northamptonshire.
Services include counselling, wellbeing drop-ins, LGBTQ+ support, practical support and sexual health.
Tel: 01604 634385
07585 737482 LGBTQ Group
The Lowdown | Free and confidential support for 11-25 year olds
Email: info@thelowdownnorthampton.co.uk
Stonewall
Stonewall stand for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people everywhere.
Stonewall provides advice and signposting support to the LGBTQ+ community.
Stonewall – Young Futures
Hub for all young LGBTQ+ people thinking about their next steps.
Stonewall Young Futures | Stonewall
LGBT Foundation
The LGBT Foundation provide a wide range of services to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people.
Services include a range of support groups; face-to-face counselling; a helpline, email and pop-in service; a befriending scheme; a sexual health programme, a substance-misuse project; organisational training; a range of guides and resources; a national website; advice surgeries; LGBT infrastructure support; various research projects and policy campaigning.
Tel: 0345 3 30 30 30
Mindout
MindOut is a mental health service run by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ) people.
Online service is available globally. Check website for opening hours.
MindOut | Mental Health Charity for LGBTQ community
Barnardos - LGBTQ Young People
Barnardos support LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and those questioning their sexual or gender identity) children, young people and their families in the UK.
Provide direct support to LGBTQ children and young people around their gender and sexual identities. We also work with parents, carers and families.
LGBTQ young people | Barnardo's (barnardos.org.uk)
Ask Normen
LGBTQ support services for children and young adults in Northamptonshire
Confidential Helpline Service for 12-25 year olds: 01604 622223
LGBTQ Support (asknormen.co.uk)
Fighting With Pride
Supports the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ veterans, service personnel and their families – in particular those most impacted by the ban on LGBTQ+ personnel serving in the armed forces prior to January 2000.
Fighting With Pride: The LGBT+ Military Charity
GALOP
National LBGQ and Domestic Advice Helpline
0800 999 5428
Galop - the LGBT+ anti-abuse charity
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Drugwatch
Help for people injured by defective drugs and medical devices. Drugwatch provides information on high-risk medical products and health issues, and helps people take legal action if they’ve been injured.
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