In this episode I have a chat with Dominic Arnall Chief Executive of Just Like Us.
Just Like Us is the LGBT+ young people's charity. We were founded five years ago for a simple reason: growing up LGBT+ is still unacceptably tough.
https://www.justlikeus.org/
I read the Article LGBT+ young people in North East are the loneliest in England and had to have a chat.
https://www.justlikeus.org/single-post/lgbt-young-people-in-north-east-are-loneliest-in-england
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Places that can help you if you feel distressed:
Your GP can help you:
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Samaritans: 0845 7909090
24 hour helpline support for those experiencing distress, despair and/or suicidal feelings
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The Proud Trust
Is a life saving and life enhancing organisation that helps LGBT+ young people empower themselves, to make a positive change for themselves, and their communities. We do this through youth groups, coordinating national and regional LGBT+ youth work networks, managing the LGBT+ Centre for Manchester, delivering of training, running events and campaigns, undertaking research and creating resources.
https://www.theproudtrust.org/for-young-people/advice-and-support/
LGBT Foundation: – 0845 3 30 30 30 or 0161 235 8035 (10am-10pm, daily)
Helpline run by Lesbian and gay health charity. Email: info@lgbt.foundation
LifeSIGNS – Self-Injury Guidance & Network Support: Ideas and guidance for anyone affected by self-injury. Small charity run by LGB people with personal experience of self-injury. Anonymous Support Forum, clear fact-sheets, and active across social networks e.g. @LifeSIGNS
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