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Wellbeing for the LGBTQ+ Community

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Wellbeing and support for people in the LGBTQ+ community are crucial for fostering a society that values diversity and inclusion.

Individuals within this community often face unique challenges, including discrimination, social stigma, and mental health issues, which can significantly impact their overall wellbeing.

Providing a supportive environment helps to mitigate these challenges by promoting acceptance, understanding, and equality.

Access to mental health resources, safe spaces, and supportive networks can empower LGBTQ+ individuals to lead fulfilling lives, free from fear and prejudice. By prioritizing the wellbeing and support of the LGBTQ+ community, we contribute to a more compassionate and equitable society for everyone.

As well as the information on this page, please visit our Community Directory.

Local LGBTQ+ Organisations

Be You Project

The Be You project offer a safe, welcoming and inclusive space where LGBTQ+ young people can meet, socialise and find the support they need.

Find out more on the Be You website

 

Speak Up CIC LGBTQ+ Group

A monthly social group providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ people to talk, discuss and hear from others in the community.

Find out more on the Speak Up CIC website.

 

Medway Gender Sexual Diversity Centre (MGSD)

The MGSD Centre is a Kent charity that supports LGBTQI+ people, their families, and allies. They offer counselling, peer support, and safe spaces—mostly online. The centre also provides training to promote understanding of gender and sexual diversity and runs community projects to raise awareness and inclusion.

Visit the MGSD website

 

Pride events

Pride is a celebration of LGBTQ+ identity for everyone. The annual event celebrates diversity, equality and progress each year.

Find out about your local pride event on the Visit Kent website

Consortium

Consortium is the largest network of LGBTQ+ groups and organisations in the UK.

Gallop

Gallop are a support organisation for LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence.

Gendered intelligence

Gendered Intelligence is a trans-led and trans-involving charity that works to increase understandings of gender diversity and improve the lives of trans people.

Imaan

Charity for the LGBTQ Muslim community

LGBT Hero

LGBT HERO provides a safe and non-judgemental space for LGBTQ+ people to talk to one another about their issues and life experience.

LGBT Foundation

A national charity for LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing.

Find out more on the LGBT Foundation website.

Mermaids

Mermaids provides a helpline and web chat service supporting transgender people as well as offering support for families and loved ones of trans children and young people. 

Find out more on the Mermaids website.

Mind 

Information and advice for LGBTQIA+ people.

Find out more on the Mind website

Pink Therapy

Pink Therapy offers a directory of qualified LGBTQIA+ friendly therapists and counsellors providing trusted, non-judgmental services.

Find out more on the Pink Therapy website

Proud Trust

Information covering a range of subjects, including, coming out, faith and religion, and staying safe.

Find out more on the Proud Trust website

Stonewall

Organisation raising issues and campaigning for for LGBTQ+ people.

Find our more on the Stonewall website 

Switchboard

Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ support line.

Find out more on the Switchboard website

Terence Higgins Trust

Information, advice and guidance around sexual health.

Find out more on the Terence Higgins Trust website

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is a non-profit focused on suicide prevention and mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth. It offers free, confidential crisis services like a 24/7 lifeline, text, and chat support. 

Find out more on the Trevor Project website

Voda

Voda is a free app which gives guidance, wellness tools, support for LGBTQ+ people.

Find out more about Voda 

Last updated: 21/05/2025
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