Other Support
Some helplines and websites where you can get information, advice and support. All information provided by external organisations below is for reference purposes only. Please be aware they are not recommendations or guidance by SAYiT.
Need urgent help or advice?
Childline
A free, private and confidential service for young people, where you can talk about anything.
https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/
Call (Open 24/7) 0800 1111
Webchat: (Open 24/7)
https://www.childline.org.uk/login/?returnPath=/get-support/1-2-1-counsellor-chat/chat-entry/
Samaritans
24 hour service, 7 days a week offering emotional support.
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
Call (Open 24/7) 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
The Mix
Essential support for under 25s. Phone, Email, Web support and Counselling.
www.themix.org.uk/get-support/speak-to-our-team/crisis-messenger
Call 0808 808 4994
Text (Open 24/7)– text THEMIX to 85258
Sheffield Young People's Wellbeing Support Line
A support line so young people in the city aged 12–18 can talk about issues they’re struggling with.
Call (Open Mon-Fri 5pm-9pm and Saturday 9am to 9pm) 0808 275 8892
LGBTQ+ Specific Support
LASS (Lesbian Asylum Support Sheffield)
Support group for lesbian, bi, trans,
nonbinary and queer asylum seekers &
refugees in Sheffield
c/o Sheffield City of Sanctuary The
Sanctuary 37-39 Chapel Walk Sheffield
lassheffield@outlook.com
http://www.lassheffield.org.uk/
http://www.facebook.com/LASSheffield
http://www.twitter.com/las_sheffield
LGBT Switchboard
An LGBT helpline for whatever you want to talk about
Call: 0300 330 063 (10:00-22:00 every day)
Email: chris@switchboard.lgbt
Galop
The LGBT+ anti-violence charity for those who have experienced domestic abuse, hate crime or sexual violence
Call: 0800 999 5428
Webchat: http://www.galop.org.uk/report/
Mermaids
A helpline for trans young people.
Call: 0808 801 0400 (9:00-21:00 every day)
Email: info@mermaidsuk.org.uk
Other LGBTQ+ Groups, Activities and Information
Andro and Eve
Promotors and organisers of events
celebrating queer culture
http://www.facebook.com/androandeve
http://www.twitter.com/andro_eve
E.D.E.N Film Productions
LGBT+ filmmaking workshops and organisers of Transforming Cinema trans film festival
The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield, S1 4FW
info@edenfilm.co.uk
http://www.edenfilm.co.uk/
http://www.facebook.com/edenfilmproductions
http://www.twitter.com/EDEN_F_P
LGBT Sheffield
Umbrella organisation bringing together organisations, groups and individuals representing LGBT+ people in Sheffield
07914 940 237
www.facebook.com/LGBTSheffield www.twitter.com/LGBTSheffield
Out Aloud
Sheffield Bisexual/ Pansexual Social Group
Social group for bisexual, pansexual people, as well as individuals who unsure about or questioning their sexuality, our partners, friends and allies.
Sheffield Hallam Students' Union LGBT+ Students Committee
Sheffield Hallam Students' Union Liberation Group representing lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and all other students of a minority sexuality or gender.
Sheffield Hallam Students' Union
The HUBS Paternoster Row
Sheffield S1 2QQ
0114 225 4111
http://www.hallamstudentsunion.com/organisation/8043/
Sheffield Vulcans
Inclusive Rugby Club set up by the IGR (International Gay Rugby) and their Spirit of Rugby Campaign.
committee@sheffieldvulcans.com
Sheffield Hallam University Staff LGBT+ Network
LGBT+ Staff Network at Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB
0114 225 5555
Trans Active
Trans Active aims to help the trans community in and around Sheffield socialise and improve their fitness and mental wellbeing through sport in a safe, relaxed environment.
0771 389 9577
http://www.trans-active.co.uk/
University of Sheffield LGBT+ Committee
Providing campaign platforms, welfare services, social spaces and representation for all LGBT+ students at Uni of Sheffield
Sheffield Students' Union, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TG
0114 222 8500
Sexual Health Support
Sexual Health Sheffield
Offering a range of free and confidential sexual health services to people in Sheffield
Royal Hallamshire Hospital Glossop Road Sheffield S10 2JF
0114 226 8888
http://www.sexualhealthsheffield.nhs.uk
+me
Support's people living with or affected
by HIV across South Yorkshire
The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane.
Sheffield S1 4FW
0114 253 6370
info@plusme.org.uk
www.plusme.org
www.facebook.com/plusmebarnsley
www.twitter.com/plusmebarnsley
Other links and support for young people
Runaway Helpline
Runaway Helpline is here if you are thinking about running away, if you have already run away, or if you have been away and come back
Call: 116 000
Email: 116000@runawayhelpline.org.uk
SANEline
There for you if you’re experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else who is
www.sane.org.uk/what_we_do/support/helpline
Call: 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day)
Papyrus
If you’re under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling
Call: 0800 068 4141 (weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends and bank holidays 2pm-10pm
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Text: 07786 209 697
CALM
For male identifying people struggling with mental health.
Call: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day)
Webchat: (5pm–midnight every day)
https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/webchat/
Nightline
If you’re a student, you can look on the nightline website to see if your university or college offers a night-time listening service. Nightline phone operators are all students too.
The Hideout
A website to help young people understand domestic abuse, and how to take positive action if it’s happening to you. Please note their webiste and information doesn’t particulary reflect LGBT+ experiences of abuse.
Talk to Frank
Information support and help around drugs
Call 0300 123 6600 (Open 24/7)
Text 82111
Email frank@talktofrank.com
SHOUT
Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is sad, worried, lonely or suicidal and who need urgent, in-the-moment support.
Text 'SHOUT' to 85258
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