additional support IN HACKNEY
LGBTQIA+ Community
This list includes services, local and national, that can offer support and advice on a wide range of issues.
You can find this and other lists here.
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AFRICAN RAINBOW NETWORK
Support for LGBTIQ people of African Heritage including refugees and wider Black and Asian Minority ethnic groups who are seeking asylum.
Email info@africanrainbowfamily.org
Call 07711285567
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ALBERT KENNEDY TRUST
Supports LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment.
Email contact@akt.org.uk or call 020 7831 6562
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GALOP
Emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse.
Click below for run helplines.
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LONDON FRIEND
Support, information and advice on health and wellbeing, including domestic abuse, addictions, sexual health, and help for asylum seekers.
Call 0207 833 1674 or email office@londonfriend.org.uk
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LONDON IRISH LGBT NETWORK
Provides a link between the LGBT community in London and Ireland and between the Irish LGBT community in London and the wider Irish community.
Email londonirishlgbtnetwork@gmail.com
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MICRO RAINBOW
Provides safe temporary housing for LGBTQI asylum seekers and refugees. Also gives support in obtaining a National Insurance number, registering with Universal Credit and opening a bank account.
0800 358 5851
Mon - Fri, 10.00 - 16.00For information on housing email housing@microrainbow.org
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NAZ AND MATT FOUNDATION
Support for LGBTQI+ Muslims and their family and friends to resolve challenges linked to sexuality, gender identity, religion and culture.
Website also has links for other faiths and support networks.
Email support@nazandmattfoundation.org
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OPENING DOORS LONDON
Information, support, activities and events for LGBTQ+ people over 50.
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PROJECT INDIGO
Free youth group and counselling service for young LGBTQ people (aged 13-25) or for people who are questioning their sexual or gender identity.
Meets every Thursday, 17.30 - 19.30
Just turn up or email indigo@family-action.org.uk
The Off Centre at Family Action, Unit 7, Textile Building, 2a Belsham Street E9 6NG
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RAINBOW MIGRATION
Practical and emotional support for LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum to help improve their confidence and self-esteem and reduce isolation.
Offers specialist legal information and advice, including to people who want to live in the UK with their partners.
Helpline 0207 922 7811 or email hello@rainbowmigration.org.uk
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RAINBOW MIND
Free courses and 1-2-1 therapeutic support to boost mental well-being and build emotional strength – designed specifically for LGBTQ+ community members.
Email: rainbowmind@mindchwf.org.uk
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RAINBOW SISTERS (Women for Refugee Women)
A supportive, welcoming and confidential group open to women seeking asylum. Meets in London every Monday.
To join the group call 07950 118 998
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STONEWALL
Comprehensive information and signposting service on a wide range of issues including asylum, benefits, parenting and disability.
Information and support line
0800 050 2020
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STONEWALL HOUSING
Support for people who are experiencing homelessness or living in an unsafe environment.
Housing advice line
0207 359 5767
Mon - Fri, 10.00 - 13.00Or fill out the self-referral form on their website.
Helplines
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LGBT+ HATE CRIME
0207 704 2040
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LGBT+ Switchboard
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MIND
0300 123 3393
Infoline
09.00 - 18.00, Mon - Fri -
NATIONAL CONVERSION THERAPY
0800 130 333
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NATIONAL LGBT AND DOMESTIC ABUSE
0800 999 5428
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SAMARITANS
116 123
24 hours a day