Where can I get support?
There are lots of websites available to help with the thoughts and feelings you may be facing. Listed below are a few that are specifically aimed at young people.
Everyone should be free to be themselves - Barnardos
Exploring identity, coming out, people like me - The Proud Trust
Mental Health support - Mind
Youth Project for people under 26 - Allsorts
It's really important that Children & Young People that identify as LBGTQ are able to read books that celebrate diversity . Here are a few books recommend for both younger readers & teens. Rainbow reads:
What workers from Leicestershire county council have told us about showing their Pride
Online communities and support groups
The Trevor project is an online community specifically for young people who think they might be part of the LGBTQ community, they offer advice from other young people who have been on similar journeys, counselling for those needing extra support and offer Trevor space which is an online chat space for 13 – 24-year-olds.
To quote a young person ‘They give you the opportunity to try out different pronouns to see if they work for you, as you get further along your journey, they you have the chance to become a supporter rather than be supported. The Trevor Project. Please note this is an American site so there is some helpful information to read about here but know that the call rates will be high!
Quotes from young people in the LGBTQ+ community
