With the focus of this week being to raise awareness of the experiences of transgender people, we’ve put together a list of resources for anyone looking for support through their personal journey, as well as to help anyone who’d like to increase their understanding to see how they can support the people around them.
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Stonewall stands for LGBTQ+ people everywhere, part of a vibrant global movement for change fighting for freedom, equity and potential.
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Student minds has resources available for LGBTQ+ students in university and specific support available for gender transitioning through your studies.
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Gendered intelligence believes in a world where diverse gender identities and expression are visible and valued, with services available for trans people and their families.
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The Proud Trust is the home of LGBT+ youth, offering support to help individuals explore their identity however works best for them, with a variety of services including a live chat available.
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MindOut offers an LGBTQ mental health service run by LGBTQ people, with trans and gender diverse specific services, including advocacy for people through their transition.
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London Friend is an LGBT+ mental health and wellbeing charity, offering lots of different support around coming out, safety, and resources specific to London.
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Galop helps LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse get the support they need. They help recognise forms of abuse and provide several routes for support.
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Akt provides 16-25 year old LGBTQ+ people facing homelessness or living in a hostile environment the support they need to thrive, and ensuring that they have a safe place to live.
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Mermaids offers support to trans, non-binary, and gender diverse children and their families to help grow understanding and reduce isolation and loneliness.
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Scottish trans offers a list of useful organisations for people who are trans or exploring their gender based in Scotland to provide necessary support and resources.
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Cliniq offers queer inclusive non-judgemental wellbeing services to trans clients, as well as their friends and family. They are a trans-led not for profit organisation, winning awards for their service.
