Mindline Trans+ is a UK-wide confidential emotional support and signposting helpline for people who identify as transgender, non-binary, or otherwise gender-diverse and their families and friends. The service is provided by Mind in Somerset, and is staffed by listeners with lived experience of being trans+.
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Bristol Hate Crime and Discrimination Services Partnership
Bristol Hate Crime and Discrimination Services offer a free and confidential support service to victims of hate crime, including emotional support, support through the legal process, and support making complaints.
Bristol Hate Crime and Discrimination Services Partnership website
GamCare
GamCare is the leading UK provider of free information, advice and support for anyone harmed by gambling. They provide both telephone and online support.
Galop
Galop are a LGBTQIA+ anti-abuse charity, providing support to LGBTQIA+ people who have experienced abuse and violence. They provide helplines, advocacy, online support communities, and dedicated services for LGBTQIA+ children and young people.
Runaway Helpline
Helpline for young people who are thinking of running away or who have run away from home.
Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Service
Helpline for people suffering bereavement from the loss of a pet. Support is available by telephone or email.
Safeline
Safeline provide support to survivors of sexual assault and rape. Online counselling is available, and there is a dedicated helpline for male survivors.
Meeting Minds
Meeting Minds is Bristol Mind’s low-cost counselling service, offering up to 16 weeks of affordable counselling to individuals with mild to moderate mental health struggles.
NHS Talking Therapies
The NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) provider for Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. VitaMinds offer a range of courses and support for anyone registered with a GP in these areas who is experiencing common mental health difficulties… Read more
Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous provide support groups to help people overcome problem gambling.