During this time the helpline (calls and emails) will not be answered and staff will not have access to their emails. You can look at our directory for information on local LGBT+ support and social groups which may be running over the festive period: https://intercomtrust.org.uk/directory/.

 

Other services running include:

LGBT+ Switchboard: Call 0300 330 0630, or visit https://switchboard.lgbt. Open between 10am and 10pm every day of the week, 365 days of the year. You can get in touch on the phone, by email or through Instant Messaging. Calls to this number will cost you the same as calls to 01 and 02 numbers and are included in any call allowances you may have either on a mobile or a landline.

 

Samaritans: Call 116 123, or visit https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you/contact-us. Whatever you’re going through, call the Samaritans free any time, from any phone. You don’t have to be suicidal to call them or email jo@samaritans.org.

 

KOOTH: visit https://kooth.com/. Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people Monday – Friday 12pm – 10pm, Saturday – Sunday 6pm – 10pm.

 

Shout: visit https://www.giveusashout.org/. A 24/7 text service free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Text 85258.

 

Childline: Call 0800 1111, or visit https://www.childline.org.uk/. Call free – whatever your worry, Childline are there for you.

 

The Silver Line: Call 0800 470 80 90, or visit https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/. Helpline for older people. The Silver Line is the UK’s only 24 hour free, confidential helpline for lonely and isolated older people open every day and night of the year.

 

We wish you a happy, safe and pleasant Christmas.