Get 24/7 support whenever you need it
- Call Samaritans on 116 123
- Text Shout on 85258
- Call Papyrus HopelineUK on 0800 068 4141
- Hub of Hope
- Stay Alive App
- In an emergency call 999
The LGBTQ+
Community
If you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, there are organisations in Greater Manchester that provide support and guidance to LGBTQ+ people.
Getting support
If you’re struggling with thoughts of suicide, you don’t have to suffer alone. There is help out there for you. It’s really important that you tell someone how you are feeling.
LGBT Foundation
Support, advice and information for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities across Greater Manchester. It also runs Rainbow Brew Buddies, a befriending service for LGBTQ+ people.
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
Confidential helpline and online chat for LGBTQ+ people that need to talk. All volunteers are LGBTQ+ and there to listen to you.
The Proud Trust
Support for young people that are LGBTQ+ or questioning. Support includes one-to-one sessions and youth groups
MindOut
A mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people. MindOut also runs a suicide prevention project which includes online support and peer mentoring.
Galop
Emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse.
Indigo Gender Service
NHS adult gender service in Greater Manchester designed for and by trans and non-binary people.
Traveller Pride
We are group made up of Travellers (used as inclusively as possible) who are LGBT+ (likewise) who want to provide a platform for our intersectional community. We act as a network that can provide guidance, support and information to make life easier for LGBT+ Travellers as well as providing essential services, meetup spaces and collaborating with other organisations to make them more welcoming to us.
Shining a light on suicide
The website has been commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester. The aim of the Shining a Light on Suicide campaign is to prevent suicide and provide support information for those bereaved by suicide and those dealing with suicidal thoughts.
