Crisis Support.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, support is available 24/7:

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 Immediate Support

 

• NHS 111 – Mental Health Option
  Call 111 and select the mental health option to speak with trained professionals who can provide immediate support and guidance.  

• Samaritans
  Call 116 123 (free, 24/7) or email jo@samaritans.org.uk for confidential emotional support.  

• Night OWLS (Children & Young People)
  For individuals under 18 in crisis, their parents, or carers:

  • Call: 0800 148 8244 (8pm–8am) 

  • Text: 07984 392700 

  • Online Chat: Night OWLS Chat  

• First Response (Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale, Craven)
  24/7 crisis support for all ages in these areas.  

 

Additional Resources

 

• MindWell Leeds: mindwell-leeds.org.uk 

• Suicide Prevention West Yorkshire: suicidepreventionwestyorkshire.co.uk 

• Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service: leedsmentalwellbeingservice.co.uk 

 

LGBT+ Mental Health Crisis Support – West Yorkshire

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If you or someone you know in the LGBT+ community is experiencing a mental health crisis, here are some crucial resources:

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• LGBT Foundation Helpline
  Call 0345 3 30 30 30 (available Mon–Fri, 10am–6pm) for confidential advice and support.

  • Free phone service offering information on mental health, sexual health, coming out, and much more.

  • Text 07786 202 370 for a quicker response or online chat available at LGBT Foundation.​

• Stonewall Helpline
  Call 08000 50 20 20 (Mon–Fri, 9am–9pm) for confidential support, information, and signposting for LGBT+ issues.

  • More info: Stonewall​

• Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
  Call 0300 330 0630 (Mon–Fri, 10am–10pm) or email chris@switchboard.lgbt for a confidential, non-judgmental listening service for the LGBT+ community.

  • More info: Switchboard

 

LGBT+ Support for Young People

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• LGBT Youth Scotland
  For support and resources for young LGBT+ individuals.

  • Visit LGBT Youth for support in your area.

• Brook (for young people under 25)
  Confidential sexual health, mental health, and relationship advice for young people, including tailored support for LGBT+ individuals.

  • Visit: Brook

• The Proud Trust
  Call 0161 660 3347 or text 07860 027 019 for support, resources, and workshops for young LGBT+ people.

  • Visit: The Proud Trust

 

 

Local LGBT+ Groups and Networks

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• Leeds LGBT+ Forum
  A safe space for individuals to get involved with and access mental health support tailored to the LGBT+ community in Leeds.

  • Visit: Leeds LGBT+ Forum​

• Yorkshire MESMAC
  Providing sexual health and mental health support to LGBT+ people across West Yorkshire.

  • Call: 0113 244 4209

  • Visit: Yorkshire MESMAC

• Happy Valley Pride

• ​https://happyvalleypride.co.uk/