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.

  • 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
    Mon - Fri, 09.30 - 17.00

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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 - 16.00

    For 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
    Mon - Fri, 09.30 - 16.30

  • 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 - 13.00

    Or fill out the self-referral form on their website.

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Helplines

  • LGBT+ HATE CRIME

    0207 704 2040

  • LGBT+ Switchboard

    0300 330 0630

    10.00 - 22.00, Mon - Sun

    Confidential helpline offering advice and support.

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  • MIND

    0300 123 3393

    Infoline
    09.00 - 18.00, Mon - Fri

  • NATIONAL CONVERSION THERAPY

    0800 130 333

  • NATIONAL LGBT AND DOMESTIC ABUSE

    0800 999 5428

  • SAMARITANS

    116 123

    24 hours a day