If you need additional support then we recommend the services and organisations below:
Sections
- LGBTQ+ Youth Support
- Teen & Young People Support
- Reporting A Hate Crime
- Support for Victims & Survivors of Violence and Sexual Abuse
- Mental Health Support
- Sexual Health Support
- Miscellaneous Support
LGBTQ+ Youth Support
Coming Out Advice & Support (Stonewall UK)
Switchboard – LGBT+ Helpline (Open every day, 10AM-10PM)
- Helpline: 0300 330 0630
LGBT Foundation – An umbrella organisation which provides a wide range of services to the LGBT+ community.
- Helpline: 0345 3 30 30 30
The Albert Kennedy Trust – Helps young LGBTQ+ people who are homeless or living in hostile environments.
- Tel: 0207 831 6562 (Open Mon-Fri 10AM-4.30PM)
Mermaids – Provides support for young people who are questioning their gender identity and their families
- Tel: 0808 801 400 (Open Mon-Fri 9AM-9PM)
- Text MERMAIDS to 85258
- Webchat service also available
Gendered Intelligence – Resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity
Teen & Young People Support
ChildLine – Confidential support service for young people. Online support is available as well as over the phone.
- Helpline: 0800 1111
Positive Choices – Provides support for young people in the Coventry area who are experiencing issues with drug or alcohol abuse. They also provide advice on relationships and sexual health.
GrapeVine – Coventry-based community support organisation. Among their many initiatives is ‘TeenVine Plus’, a development program for young people with autism or learning disabilities.
Reporting A Hate Crime
Reporting A Hate Crime – Your Options (West Midlands Police)
TrueVision – A confidential anonymous online tool for reporting hate crime to the Police.
Victim Support – An independent charity which helps people who have been the victims of crimes and their families.
- Supportline: 0808 16 89 111
Support for Victims & Survivors of Violence and Sexual Abuse
Coventry Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre (CRASAC) – Provides information, support and advocacy for victims and survivors of sexual violence.
- Helpline: 02476 277 777 (Open Mon-Fri 10AM-2PM & Mon-Thurs 6PM-8PM)
Galop LGBT+ – Provides support to members of the LGBTQ+ community who are the victims of discrimination, bullying or violence.
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline (0800 999 5428)
Coventry Haven – Organisation that supports women and children who are victims or survivors of domestic abuse.
- Helpline: 0800 111 4998
Victim Support – An independent charity which helps people who have been the victims of crimes and their families.
- Supportline: 0808 16 89 111
Mental Health Support
Coventry & Warwickshire Mind – Supports people of all ages experiencing mental health issues. This includes a number of programs specifically for young people.
- Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393
- Text 86463
Mental Health Matters – 24/7 Helpline
- Helpline: 0800 616 171
Young Minds – Mental health support for children and young people.
- Text YM to 85258 for free 24/7 support
- Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544
Sexual Health Support
Coventry Integrated Sexual Health Service – Ran by the NHS, ISHS provides free and confidential sexual health advice.
- Helpline: 0300 020 0027
Terence Higgins Trust – Organisation that works to support those living with HIV, as well as promoting good sexual health.
- Helpline: 0808 802 1221
Health & Wellbeing Advice (Stonewall)
Miscellaneous Support
Samaritans – 24/7 listening service for anyone struggling to cope.
- Helpline: 116 123
Coventry Multi-Agency Safeguarding – Inter-agency team within Coventry City Council who can be contacted by any adult who has safeguarding concerns regarding a young person.
- Tel: 02476 788 555
