If you need urgent mental health or emotional support, these organisations can offer support if you need to speak to someone urgently:
LGBTI & COVID-19
Support
We know from our partner organisations that more LGBTI people in Scotland have reached out for support during the coronavirus pandemic.
On this page we’ve put together a list of organisations who can help if you need to speak to someone.
Samaritans
24-hour emotional support for anyone struggling to cope.
24hrs a day
samaritans.org
116 123 (free)
07725 90 90 90
jo@samaritans.org
Breathing Space
Offers a free, confidential phone and web-based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
Mon-Thurs 6pm-2am, Fri 6pm – Mon 6am
Shout
Shout is volunteer-run and is the UK’s first 24/7 crises text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere.
24hrs a day
giveusashout.org
85258 (Text)
If you’re looking for LGBTI specific support, these are LGBTI organisations you can contact for support.
LGBT Helpline Scotland
Provides information and emotional support for the entire diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community in Scotland.
Tues & Weds 12-9pm, Thurs & Sun 1-6pm
lgbthealth.org.uk/services-support/helpline
0300 123 2523
helpline@lgbthealth.org.uk
LGBT Youth Scotland
Support for LGBTI young people across Scotland.
Mon & Thurs 6-8pm, Tues 3-5pm, Weds 4-6pm
MindLine Trans+
A confidential emotional, mental health support helpline for people who identify as Transgender, Agender, Gender Fluid, & Non-binary.
Mon-Fri 8pm-Midnight
bristolmind.org.uk/help-and-counselling/mindline-transplus
0300 330 5468
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
Available to help you with whatever you want to talk about. Nothing is off limits, and we understand how anxious you might feel before you pick up the phone.
10am – 10pm every day
switchboard.lgbt/contact
0300 330 0630
chris@switchboard.lgbt
If you’re looking for medical attention:
NHS 24
One of Scotland’s special health boards providing medical advice 24hrs a day 365 days a year.
24hrs a day
If you need support while self isolating:
National COVID-19 helpline
Puts people in contact with their local authority. This is so that they can provide support for those who don’t have a network of support for example if you have to self isolate.
Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm