Resources and Links
Fact Sheets - page in progress
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:
Links for youth and families
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LGBTQEnquiries@doncaster.gov.uk - LGBT Youth Hub Doncaster
Gender Identity Development Service - GIDS
Gender & identity: kids & teens | Raising Children Network
Homepage - Mermaids (mermaidsuk.org.uk)
Mermaids helpline 1pm-8:30pm on weekdays 08088010400
Supporting Trans Young People (stonewall.org.uk)
Transgender Help and Support » Doncaster Pride
Clinics and resources for trans and non-binary people | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)
Trans Unite | Find a Transgender Support Group in Your Area
TransBarnsley | Barnsley | Facebook
The Beaumont Society | Help and support for the transgendered community
Youth Groups | Gendered Intelligence
SAYiT (Sheena Amos Youth Trust) | LGBTQ+ Youth Charity | Sheffield, England
Support for mental health for children in general:
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
RDaSH Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) (Ages up to 18)
Tel: 01302 796191 Website: camhs.rdash.nhs.uk
Kooth (Ages 10-25) Website: www.kooth.com
Digital mental health support for those aged 10-25, living in Doncaster.
Instant access to self-help materials
Live moderated discussion forums
Online journals and goal trackers.
Drop-in or booked sessions with counsellors from 12pm-10pm weekdays and 6pm-10pm at weekends.
Young Minds - Shout 24/7 urgent and crisis support Website: youngminds.org.uk Text: YM to 85258
Get Support | Childline 0800 1111
Young people | Emotional health resources | Mental health | Samaritans
How to Help Children Suffering From Depression & Anxiety | NSPCC
Suicide - Voices in The Middle - For Young People When Parents Split Up
Suicidal thoughts | Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) (thecalmzone.net)
Suicidal Feelings | Help And Advice For Young People | YoungMinds
Useful contacts - 11-18 year old's mental health - Mind
Open Minds Counselling Services www.counsellingdoncaster.com
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Links for transgender adults
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Gender Identity Development Service - GIDS
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/how-to-find-an-nhs-gender-identity-clinic/
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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 -on 0800 068 4141
for all ages - or the Samaritans on 116 123
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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
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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
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