AKT

akt exists to give 16–25-year-olds who are LGBTIQA+ and at risk of, or experiencing homelessness or a hostile living environment, the support they need to thrive. akt can support your housing, mental health, finance and health needs. Visit the website to make a referral. CODES: MH, SH, AH, MS

Positive East

Monday-Friday: 10:30am-5pm; Pre-Covid-19 did HIV testing. Still offers Practical and emotional support and advice by HELPLINE (020 7791 2855) for people living with or affected by HIV in E London. Option 1 psychological help. Option 2 advice line on housing & benefits. Option 3 sexual health questions. Please see website for full list of services operating during the Covid-19 pandemic. CODES: MH, AD, CC, CA, C, IT, MS, OW, SH

Spectra

Health and wellbeing, led by lived experience. Supporting people and communities across London through lived experience, care and connection. Programmes provide: HIV testing, prevention and sexual health outreach; Casework and advocacy for sex workers; Casework and health advocacy for trans and gender diverse people; Groupwork and social supports for trans and gender-diverse people; Young people’s groups and support; Peer support for people living with HIV; Counselling for LGBTQ+ adults and young people. Numerous locations across London. See the website for services. CODES: MH, C, ET, OL, OW, SH

Switchboard LGBT

Monday-Sunday: 10am-10pm (Helpline); For LGBT+ people who have experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse. Supports people who have had problems with the police or have questions about the criminal justice system. Phone or email hello@switchboard.lgbt or message via the website. Bereavement help also. CODES: LA, MH, C, OL

LGBT Helpline Scotland

Tuesday-Thursday: 12pm-9pm; Sunday: 1pm-6pm; Working to improve the health, wellbeing and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people in Scotland. CODES: C, MH, OL