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Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays (FFLAG)

FFLAG is a national organisation dedicated to supporting parents and their lesbian, gay and bisexual daughters and sons. They offer support through a central telephone helpline, email and website.

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Depend

An organisation offering free, confidential and non-judgmental advice, information and support to all family members, partners, spouses and friends of transsexual people

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Families Together London

A London-based support group for the parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) people.

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GIRES

Aims to inform the wider public of issues surrounding gender identity and transsexualism. It is also a resource for gender dysphoric people and their families, medical and other professionals who provide their care.

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Bi-UK

The UK national organisation for bisexual research and activism

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Imaan

Imaan supports LGBTQ+ Muslim people, their families and friends, to address issues of sexual orientation within Islam. It provides a safe space and support network to address issues of common concern. Runs an online network and monthly meetings in central London

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Urgent Care

If you need urgent help please contact your doctor, or Imperial College Health Centre on 020 7584 6301.

You can also ask to see someone at the Accident and Emergency department of your nearest hospital. Information about your local A&E services can be found here - Find your nearest A&E - NHS (www.nhs.uk) Call 999 if you need help straight away

Other urgent out of hours mental health support

Samaritans - for people experience high levels of distress including suicidal feelings. Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org, this service is 24 hours.

Shout crisis text service - offers a 24 hour text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. Text 'SHOUT' to 85258.

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