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Useful Links

Other Sources of Help

Mindline

Mindline is a confidential listening service which provides a safe place to talk if you, or someone you know, is in distress. We can also give basic information about mental health and local support services.

Childline

Provides a confidential counselling service 24 hours a day

LGBT Switchboard

Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ support line. For anyone, anywhere in the country, at any point in their journey.

Rethink

Leading charity provider of mental health services in England.

Shout

Shout is the UK’s first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope.

The Samaritans

Contact a Samaritan. If you need someone to talk to, we listen. We won’t judge or tell you what to do.

Local LGBTQ+ Networks

2BU Somerset

Youth support services for LGBTQ+ young people in Somerset aged 11-25

Taunton Gay Group

Connecting Taunton’s gay community and sharing all things LGBTQ+ in the South West.

Somerset Lesbian Network

The Somerset Lesbian Network (SLN) was established by local women to create opportunities for adult (18+) lesbian, gay, bisexual and questioning (LGBQ) cisgender and transgender women in Somerset to network.

Other Useful Info

What is Counselling?

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Walk and Talk Therapy

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

The sky is not the limit. Your mind is.

~Marilyn Monroe