**We are pleased to announce that we have received our bronze award for the LGBT charter mark **

We support women experiencing domestic abuse who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex.  We want to ensure that LGBT people can feel confident that they will be included, valued and supported by Monklands Women’s Aid. Our details are here

Other useful helpline numbers and websites are listed below;

LGBT Youth Scotland (0131 555 3940) – support young people aged 13-25 across Scotland. Website: www.lgbtyouth.org.uk

LGBT Helpline Scotland (0300 123 2523) - A national helpline providing information and emotional support to LGBT people, their families, friends and supporters. Provides support to LGBT people who have experienced domestic abuse.  Open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (12pm to 9pm). Website: http://www.lgbt-helpline-scotland.org.uk/

Stonewall – Information and Support for LGBT communities and their allies. Website: www.stonewallscotland.org.uk

Equality Network - LGBT equality rights in Scotland. Website: www.equality-network.org

Scottish Website & Directory - www.scottishlgbt.org

Scottish Transgender Alliance - http://www.scottishtrans.org/

National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline (0800 999 5428) - Emotional and practical support for LGBT people experiencing domestic abuse. Website: www.gallop.org.uk

LGBT Domestic Abuse Services

LGBT Helpline Scotland (0300 123 2523) - A national helpline providing information and emotional support to LGBT people, their families, friends and supporters. Provides support to LGBT people who have experienced domestic abuse.  Open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (12pm to 9pm). Website: http://www.lgbt-helpline-scotland.org.uk/

Rape Crisis Scotland (08088 01 03 02) - Provides crisis support for anyone in Scotland affected by sexual violence at any time in their lives. Helpline open every day (6pm to midnight). Website: www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk