Support

Local Support Groups & Services (Scunthorpe & Lincolnshire)

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• 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Local Counseling & Mental Health

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

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

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

 

National Helplines & Resources

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• 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).

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

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

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

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

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

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NHS & Professional Support

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

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

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