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Support for lgbtq young people

Coming Out Advice and Guide (The Trevor Project)


Switchboard LGBTQ+ Helpline 

  • 0800 0119 100 (10am-10pm, every day)


LGBT Foundation - offers a wide variety of services to the community, including Talking Therapies, Sexual Health Support and much more, including a Helpline.

  • 0345 3 30 30 30 (9am-9pm Weekdays, 10am-6pm Weekends)


The Albert Kennedy Trust - provides support for LGBTQ+ youth at risk of, or experiencing homelessness; as well as those living in hostile households.

  • 020 7831 6562 (10am-4:30pm Mon-Fri)


Mermaids - Provides support for young people who are questioning their gender identity, as well as support for their families.

  • 0808 801 400 (9am-9pm Mon-Fri)
  • Text MERMAIDS to 85258


Gendered Intelligence - Resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity.


Teen & Young People Support

Childline - Confidential support service for young people, providing both online and phone support. Also has support articles on numerous issues that affect young people.

  • Helpline - 0800 11 11


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. 


Papyrus - Confidential suicide prevention help for young people, and support for those worried about friends and family.

  • 0800 068 41 41 (Open 24/7)

Mental health support

Coventry & Warwickshire Mind - Supports people of all ages experiencing mental health issues in the local area. 

  • 0800 616 171 (Open 24/7)


Young Minds - Mental Health Support for children and young people.

  • Text YM to 85258 for 24/7 support
  • Parents Helpline - 0808 802 5544


NHS Urgent Mental Health Helpline - Check symptoms and get recommendations on help from the NHS 111 service.

Support for Victims & survivors of violence & 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.

  • Support line: 0808 16 89 111

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.

Sexual health support

Sexual Health Hub Coventry & Warwickshire - Provides free, confidential sexual health advice and support, delivered in partnership with the NHS. 


Terrence Higgins Trust -  Organisation that works to support those living with HIV, as well as promoting good sexual health. 

  •  0808 802 1221 


Scarleteen - Sex education aimed at LGBTQ+ Individuals in a unique style.

Misc 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.  

  • 02476 788555

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