Top 9 Websites for LGBT+ Support
By George Wright, myGwork
Being LGBT+ isn’t always an easy ride: with LGBT+ people reportedly facing widespread discrimination in some sectors and various mental health challenges according to Stonewall, sometimes we just need someone to reach out to. In this article, we’re looking at some of the top sites for LGBT+ support.
Bullying: Runaway Helpline https://www.runawayhelpline.org.uk/advice/cyber-bullying-and-trolling/
The Runaway Helpline is a website for people who are considering, or who have, run away for a variety of reasons. With cyberbullying and trolling being a common occurrence for many LGBT+ people, their advice, support, and helpline can be a lifeline to many facing seemingly endless abuse from anonymous online trolls. If you, or someone you know, is facing bullying or online trolling, get in touch with the Runaway Helpline.
Employment: myGwork https://www.mygwork.com/en/
myGwork is a business platform for aspiring professionals and graduates to build connections and access LGBT+ friendly news, events, and jobs. Signing up using your details or by integrating your LinkedIn profile, members can start following LGBT+ friendly businesses or search for mentors in their desired industries.
Legal: Ellis Jones Solicitors https://www.ellisjones.co.uk/services/lgbt-solicitors
Ellis Jones Solicitors provide expert legal advice to LGBT+ people on a variety of matters including same-sex marriage, divorce, discrimination and employment, offering email and over-the-phone consultation to those who need it. By pulling together some of the best minds in the company from across departments, Ellis Jones is able to give you some of the best legal advice in the business.
Mental Health: LGBT Foundation lgbt.foundation
The LGBT Foundation provides support, and services relating to mental health, domestic abuse, sexual health, etc. Available from online resources or drop-in services, LGBT Foundation offers an all-encompassing network for LGBT people to deal with mental health. From topics like workplace discrimination to domestic abuse and beyeond, LGBT Foundation can help you to get back on your feet after a nasty knock.
Parenting: Gay Parents to Be https://www.gayparentstobe.com/
Gay Parents to Be is a blog that seeks to provide would-be parents the information about how the process works andhow to navigate an otherwise difficult path. This includes support for adoption, IVF, and HIV positive and trans parents - if you’re looking to start a family, or have and need help, Gay Parents to Be can be a vital life line to help you on your way.
Coming Out: R U Coming Out http://www.rucomingout.com/
R U Coming Out is a website composed of stories from people who have come out, both positive and negative, who now live happily. The premise is simple: despite good and bad experiences, these people are now comfortable and secure regardless, and there’s no reason why you can’t be too. If you’re thinking about coming out, or want to help others who are, give it a look and read some of its stories.
Trans and Non-BInary: Mermaids https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/
Mermaids are a trans and non-binary charity that help young trans and gender diverse people, as well as their families. You may have seen their recent work with Starbucks, where Starbucks were selling Mermaid cookies to fundraise for the amazing work Mermaids do, such as organising residentials, running a confidential support helpline, and helping children with being comfortable in their own skin.
8. HIV: PositivelyUK https://positivelyuk.org/
PositivelyUK provides support for the health and wellbeing of people living with HIV in the UK, whilst seeking to promote the visibility and opportunities for HIV positive people in everyday life. Service wise, they provide one-to-one mentoring, social and support groups, and other activities aimed at promoting the health, wellbeing and security for HIV+ people.
9. Galop www.galop.org.uk
Galop is the National LGBT+ Domestic Violence Charity. They provide support and advice to people who experience domestic violence and abuse, sexual violence or a hate crime.
