Other useful helpline numbers and websites are listed below;

LGBT Youth Scotland (0131 555 3940) – Scotland’s national charity for LGBTQ+ young people, working with 13–25 year olds across the country. Website: https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/

Find your local LGBT Youth Group here: https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/groups-and-support/find-local-youth-groups/

LGBT+ Helpline Scotland (0800 464 7000) - emotional support and information to the entire diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community across Scotland. This includes queer, intersex, asexual people and all identities under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella. Helpline hours - Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 12pm – 9pm and Sundays 1pm – 6pm.  Website: https://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/services-support/lgbt-helpline-scotland/

MindOut (01273 234 839) - mental health service run by and for lesbians, gay, bisexual, trans and queer people with experience of mental health issues.  Online Chat Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 3pm – 5pm. Website: https://mindout.org.uk/get-support/advice-and-information/

SupportLine (01708 765200) - SupportLine provides a confidential helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue. The Helpline is primarily a preventative service and aims to support people before they reach the point of crisis. It is particularly aimed at those who are socially isolated, vulnerable, at risk groups and victims of any form of abuse. Website: https://www.supportline.org.uk/about/about-supportline/

Galop (0800 999 5428) – Support LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence. Website: https://galop.org.uk/

Rape Crisis Scotland (08088 01 03 02) - Offers confidential short-term, crisis and initial support to people of all genders living in Scotland aged 13+ who have been affected by sexual violence. It doesn’t matter what happened or how long ago, and you don’t have to talk about anything you don’t want to. Website: https://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/ 

Scottish Transgender Alliance – Website: https://www.scottishtrans.org/contact/