Mental Health
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The charity BECOME have just set up a new helpline for Care Leavers looking for help and advice.
Sexual orientation & gender identity
Here are some general sites for all young people who think they might be lesbian, gay, bisexual or are questioning their sexual orientation, and/or who think they might be trans, non-binary or are questioning their gender identity.
Stonewall Youth website, with helpful advice and information. If you need to talk to someone, you can also call the Stonewall information service on 08000 50 20 20.
The Proud Trust are a charity who support LGBT+ youth. They have lots of help and advice for young people on their website.
Advice for trans and gender-diverse people
If you are questioning your gender identity, you might also want to look at these sites.
Mindline Trans+ is a UK-wide helpline run by and for trans, non-binary, gender-diverse and gender-fluid people. They offer a confidential and non-judgemental listening service – just call 0300 330 5468 (Monday & Friday, 8pm-midnight). The service is also available for friends and families of trans+ people in need of support and advice. Calls are occasionally answered by cisgender allies.
Gendered Intelligence run projects for young people who identify as trans.
Their Knowledge is Power resource is a great place to start educating yourself about trans people and trans issues. They also have information for parents and families, as well as for adults who work with young people (such as teachers and youth workers)
Sexual health
If you feel you are ready to be sexually active, sex education at school might not have provided you with much information about LGBT+ sex. Here are some good places to find information so you can stay safe.
Run by the charity, Metro, this site allows you to order free condoms and gives advice about sex and relationships.
The Terrence Higgins Trust have a section of their website dedicated to advising LGBT+ people about sex and sexual health.
The LGBT Foundation have lots of advice on lots of different topics. This is the main section of their website dedicated to sexual health, but further info is available throughout the site.