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These numbers / websites may be useful if you'd like to talk to someone in confidence. You might want to use a phone box as help-line numbers can show up on itemised phone bills. To see how to keep people from discovering what websites you've visited, click here.
These helplines are for the UK only but the websites can be viewed by all.
Lesbian and gay switchboards
Look in your local phone book under the words Most big towns and cities have gay switchboards. The 'lesbian and gay' or just 'gay'. number for London switchboard is 0171 837 7324. Its open 24 hours but it's very busy. Try one of the other switchboards if you can't get through.
The Terrence Higgins Trust Helpline
0171 242 1010 (midday until
10pm every day). They can send you information about HIV, AIDS
and safer sex and answer your questions.
The Terrence Higgins Trust web site address is http://www.tht.org.uk
The CHAPS website for gay and bisexual men is at http://www.chaps.org.uk
ACHAPS
0171 737 3579 (office hours) Help for gay and bisexual people with alcohol-related problems.
Albert Kennedy trust
0171 831 6562 (office hours). Advice and support for gay and bisexual teenagers made homeless because of their sexuality.
Bisexual Helpline
0181 569 7500 (Tuesday and Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.30pm).
Black Lesbian and Gay helpline
0171 620 3885 (Tuesday and Thursday 11am-5.30pm).
Childline
0800 1111 For support with a variety of problems, including bullying, 24 hours a day.
Friend
0171 837 3337 Offers information on support and counselling available nationally for people having problems related to their sexuality.
Jewish Lesbian and Gay helpline
0171 706 3123 (Monday and Thursday 7-10pm)
Lesbian and Gay Christian helpline
0171 739 8134 (Wednesday and Sunday 7-10pm). Information on support available in a variety of Christian churches.
National AIDS helpline
0800 567 123 Information on HIV, AIDS and safer sex. Open 24 hours a day.
Parents' Friend
0113 267 4626 Support and advice by and for families with gay and bisexual children.
Positive Youth
0171 373 9124 (Mon-Fri 7pm-10pm Sat/Sun 4pm-10pm). Advice and support for people under 25 living with and affected by HIV and AIDS.
Project LSD
0171 288 1500 Information on drug use for gay and bisexual people.
SHAKTI
0171 837 7341 South Asian Lesbian and Gay Network (Thursdays 8-10pm)
Survivors
0171 833 3737 (Tuesday-Thursday 7pm-10pm). Support for men and boys who have been sexually assaulted or abused.
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Page description: Important helplines for you to ring if you need help
Last site update:
Wednesday, 23 May 2001
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