Helpful Links
We know there is a lack of support for children and adults who are gender non-conforming, but have done our best to find sources of support and include them here:
Local Links
Doncaster
LGBTQEnquiries@doncaster.gov.uk - LGBT Youth Hub Doncaster
https://www.mygpa.org/ - Gender Positive Alliance Doncaster
https://www.doncasterpride.co.uk/transgender-help-support
hello@peoplefocused.org.uk - PFG peer support Doncaster
https://www.counsellingdoncaster.com/ - Open Minds counselling
Sheffield
www.sheffieldmentalhealth.co.uk/services/gender-identity-service
https://www.sayit.org.uk/ Young people’s LGBT support Sheffield
transactive2014@gmail.com - Transactive Sheffield
Yorkshire wide
https://androandeve.com/on/ Transgender activities Yorkshire
York
hello@generate.org.uk - Generate York
Leeds
https://www.leedsfirstfriday.com/
Barnsley
transbarnsley@hotmail.com - TransBarnsley
Hull
transhull89@gmail.com - TransHull
Helplines
https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/ 1pm-8:30pm on weekdays 0808 801 0400
https://mindlinetrans.org.uk/ 8pm to midnight Mondays and Fridays 0300 330 5468
https://switchboard.lgbt/ 10am to 10pm 24/7 0800 011 9100
https://www.galop.org.uk/ LGBT abuse free, confidential, weekdays 0800 999 5428
Childline for under 19 year olds on any issue. free, confidential 24/7 0800 1111
Samaritans For adults free, confidential 24/7 116 123
Shout for all ages free, confidential 24/7 text only support around sexuality and/or gender identity. text ‘Switchboard’ to 85258
Silver Line For older people on any issue free, confidential 24/7 0800 4 708090
Learn more
The Raising Children Network
World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
Gender Identity Development Service - GIDS
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/how-to-find-an-nhs-gender-identity-clinic/
GenderGP - private gender affirming care, but with lots of free resources
https://myhealthyhormones.com/
Supporting Trans adults
https://www.stonewall.org.uk/
Transgender Help and Support » Doncaster Pride
https://www.doncasterpride.co.uk/transgender-help-support
Clinics and resources for trans and non-binary people | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)
https://www.tht.org.uk/sexual-health/trans-people/resources
Trans Unite | Find a Transgender Support Group in Your Area
https://www.transunite.co.uk/
TransBarnsley | Barnsley | Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/TransBarnsley
The Beaumont Society | Help and support for the transgendered community
https://www.beaumontsociety.org/
Adult Groups | Gendered Intelligence
https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/services/57-waiting-list-warriors
https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/services/107-over-50s-transfem-group
Tranzwiki - a comprehensive directory of non-commercial groups and organisations supporting or assisting trans and gender diverse individuals, their families and friends across the UK.
Links for suicide prevention, all ages
If you are feeling suicidal you can access free 247 helplines
for children and young people - Hopeline 0800 068 4141
for all ages - or the Samaritans on 116 123
Text SHOUT to Shout's textline on 85258
RDASH - Children and Young People's Crisis Team
24/7 for young people in Doncaster who need urgent help for mental health crisis. 03000 218996
If you have already seriously hurt yourself, or intend to,
please call 999 and ask for an ambulance.
Support for mental health for children:
Get Support | Childline 0800 1111
https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/
Young people | Emotional health resources | Mental health | Samaritans
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/schools/young-people/
How to Help Children Suffering From Depression & Anxiety | NSPCC
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/childrens-mental-health/depression-anxiety-mental-health/
Suicide - Voices in The Middle - For Young People When Parents Split Up
https://www.voicesinthemiddle.com/find-help/suicide
Suicidal thoughts | Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
https://www.thecalmzone.net/guides/suicidal-thoughts
Suicidal Feelings | Help And Advice For Young People | YoungMinds
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/my-feelings/suicidal-feelings
Useful contacts - 11-18 year old's mental health - Mind
https://www.mind.org.uk/for-young-people/how-to-get-help-and-support/useful-contacts/
Papyrus prevention of young suicide