Help and advice
Support
If you're struggling, you don't have to deal with it on your own. These organisations across Northern Ireland are there to help.
Lifeline
Crisis response helpline for anyone in Northern Ireland experiencing distress or despair. Open 24 hours.
0800 808 8000Domestic & Sexual Abuse Helpline
Free, confidential support for anyone affected by domestic or sexual abuse. Open 24 hours, every day.
0808 802 1414The Rainbow Project
Counselling, rapid HIV and syphilis testing, outreach GUM clinics, befriending, listening ear support and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people across Belfast and Derry/Londonderry.
028 9031 9030Cara-Friend
Running the LGBT Switchboard NI and LGBTQ+ youth groups across the region, alongside professional training services. Established 1974.
028 9089 0202HERe NI
Supporting lesbian and bisexual women and their families — community connection, rights information and volunteering.
028 9024 9452Transgender NI
Community organisation for trans and gender-diverse people, running the Belfast Trans Resource Centre.
Positive Life
The only charity in Northern Ireland working specifically with people living with or affected by HIV.
Common Youth
A safe, knowledgeable and accepting environment for young people to talk about sexual health.
If you're a charity or support organisation working in Northern Ireland and you'd like to be listed here, get in touch and we'll add you.
In an emergency, or if someone is in immediate danger, call 999.