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If you have been affected by any of the themes of this exhibition we have provided information on local support services & helplines. 

Support

Local Support Groups & Services (Scunthorpe & Lincolnshire)

  • Scunthorpe LGBTQ+ Social: A relaxed and safe environment for the local community to socialize and meet new friends, with a wide age range. They hold Sunday socials every other week and occasionally on Thursdays, often meeting at 20-21 Visual Arts Centre.​Contact: scunnylgbts@gmail.com | scunthorpepride.co.uk

  • Rainbow Youth LGBTQ+: A group for young people based in Scunthorpe, often meeting monthly on the last Wednesday.

  • Inclusion LGBT+ Group (North East Lincolnshire): A weekly peer-to-peer group for 16-25 year olds and allies, featuring activities and support.

  • Lincolnshire Trans and Non-Binary Support: An online support group for anyone in Lincolnshire transitioning, considering transitioning, or having transitioned.

  • North Lincolnshire Mind: Provides mental health support, including 1-1 sessions and telephone support, based in the Foundry in Scunthorpe town centre (01724 279500).

  • The Blue Door: Provides specialist support for anyone in North Lincolnshire who has experienced domestic abuse and sexual violence, with staff available for advocacy.

  • Positive Health (Lincolnshire): Offers LGBTQ+ support, including for trans individuals, with a focus on health and well-being. 

Local Counseling & Mental Health

  • Rainbow Hearts Counselling (Doncaster/Online): Offers a safe, non-judgmental space for gender identity exploration.

  • Abigail Leah Bonnett (Online): Counsellor specialising in gender identity, supporting transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals.

  • Ruby Rainbow Willows (Online): A non-binary counsellor providing support and safe spaces. 

 

National Helplines & Resources

  • Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline: A safe space for anyone to discuss anything, including gender identity, sexual health, and emotional well-being (0800 0119 100 or switchboard.lgbt).

  • MindLine Trans+: A confidential emotional and mental health support helpline for trans and non-binary people (0300 330 5468, Mon/Fri 8pm-midnight).

  • Mermaids: Supports gender-diverse children, young people, and their families (0808 801 0400).

  • LGBT Foundation: Offers a range of services, including a helpline (0345 3 30 30 30).

  • Galop: Anti-violence charity supporting LGBT+ people who have experienced hate crime, sexual violence, or domestic abuse (0800 999 5428).

  • Samaritans: 24/7 crisis support (116 123). 

NHS & Professional Support

  • Lincolnshire Integrated Sexual Health Service: Provides advice and confidential, non-judgmental clinics (01522 309309).

  • Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health: Local NHS Gender Identity Clinic.

  • Trans Unite: A directory to find local trans support groups. 

Addiction Support Services – Scunthorpe

  • We Are With You – North Lincolnshire
    Free drug and alcohol recovery service offering one-to-one support, treatment, and recovery groups.
    📍 189–198 High Street, Scunthorpe, DN15 6LQ
    📞 01724 857633
     

  • Scunthorpe Recovery Service
    Peer-led recovery support, community groups, and volunteering opportunities for people in recovery.📍 70a Frodingham Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 7JN

📞 01724 410423

  • DELTA Young People’s Drug & Alcohol Service
    Specialist support for young people affected by drug or alcohol use.
    📍 22–24 Cole Street, Scunthorpe
    📞 01724 298528

  • NHS 111
    For urgent medical advice related to alcohol or drug use.
    📞 111
     

  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
    Free peer support meetings for people who want to stop drinking.
    📞 0800 9177 650
     

  • Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
    Peer support meetings for people recovering from drug addiction.
    📞 0300 999 1212

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