Switchboard - LGBTQIA+ Support Line
@switchboard.bsky.social
UK LGBTQIA+ Support Line: 10am-10pm daily 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
📱: 0800 0119 100
💬: switchboard.lgbt
📧: hello@switchboard.lgbt
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📱: 0800 0119 100
💬: switchboard.lgbt
📧: hello@switchboard.lgbt
🔗: linktr.ee/switchboardlgbtq
We know that for some LGBTQIA+ people, the festive season can bring a mixture of emotions. For some of us, it’s a welcome pause; for others, it can feel isolating, stressful, or maybe challenging. However you feel, we want you to know that our support is available.
December 25, 2025 at 6:00 AM
We know that for some LGBTQIA+ people, the festive season can bring a mixture of emotions. For some of us, it’s a welcome pause; for others, it can feel isolating, stressful, or maybe challenging. However you feel, we want you to know that our support is available.
We would like to say a BIG “thank you” to everyone who has supported Switchboard recently by raising funds. We couldn't continue our vital work supporting the UK's LGBTQIA+ community and its allies without you.
December 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We would like to say a BIG “thank you” to everyone who has supported Switchboard recently by raising funds. We couldn't continue our vital work supporting the UK's LGBTQIA+ community and its allies without you.
We know that for some LGBTQIA+ people, the festive season can bring a mixture of emotions. For some of us, it’s a welcome pause; for others, it can feel isolating, stressful, or maybe challenging. However you feel, we want you to know that our support is available.
December 22, 2025 at 7:01 AM
We know that for some LGBTQIA+ people, the festive season can bring a mixture of emotions. For some of us, it’s a welcome pause; for others, it can feel isolating, stressful, or maybe challenging. However you feel, we want you to know that our support is available.
We know that for some LGBTQIA+ people, the festive season can bring a mixture of emotions. For some of us, it’s a welcome pause; for others, it can feel isolating, stressful, or maybe challenging. However you feel, we want you to know that our support is available.
December 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM
We know that for some LGBTQIA+ people, the festive season can bring a mixture of emotions. For some of us, it’s a welcome pause; for others, it can feel isolating, stressful, or maybe challenging. However you feel, we want you to know that our support is available.
Would you or your organisation like to promote the UK’s free LGBTQIA+ support service?
We have a variety of marketing materials available. Email admin@switchboard.lgbt to find out more!
We have a variety of marketing materials available. Email admin@switchboard.lgbt to find out more!
December 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Would you or your organisation like to promote the UK’s free LGBTQIA+ support service?
We have a variety of marketing materials available. Email admin@switchboard.lgbt to find out more!
We have a variety of marketing materials available. Email admin@switchboard.lgbt to find out more!
LGBTQIA+ rights are human rights, despite the ongoing debates facing our community. This is your reminder that Switchboard is here to talk things through, without judgment, whenever and however works for you.
December 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
LGBTQIA+ rights are human rights, despite the ongoing debates facing our community. This is your reminder that Switchboard is here to talk things through, without judgment, whenever and however works for you.
Happy Pansexual Pride Day! 💗💛💙
Pansexual is a term used to describe someone who is sexually or romantically attracted to anyone, regardless of their gender.
Whether you’ve identified as LGBTQIA+ for decades or you’re just starting to come to terms with your sexuality, Switchboard is here for you.
Pansexual is a term used to describe someone who is sexually or romantically attracted to anyone, regardless of their gender.
Whether you’ve identified as LGBTQIA+ for decades or you’re just starting to come to terms with your sexuality, Switchboard is here for you.
December 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Happy Pansexual Pride Day! 💗💛💙
Pansexual is a term used to describe someone who is sexually or romantically attracted to anyone, regardless of their gender.
Whether you’ve identified as LGBTQIA+ for decades or you’re just starting to come to terms with your sexuality, Switchboard is here for you.
Pansexual is a term used to describe someone who is sexually or romantically attracted to anyone, regardless of their gender.
Whether you’ve identified as LGBTQIA+ for decades or you’re just starting to come to terms with your sexuality, Switchboard is here for you.
This International Volunteer Day, we'd like to say a massive THANK YOU to the 350 (and counting!) LGBTQIA+ volunteers who give their time, energy, and expertise to support the UK's LGBTQIA+ community via phone call, instant message, and email from 10am to 10pm, every single day.
December 5, 2025 at 11:23 AM
This International Volunteer Day, we'd like to say a massive THANK YOU to the 350 (and counting!) LGBTQIA+ volunteers who give their time, energy, and expertise to support the UK's LGBTQIA+ community via phone call, instant message, and email from 10am to 10pm, every single day.
It has been a hard week for the trans+ community. Please hear us when we tell you, we’re here to provide a safe space for you.
Whether you’re trans+ or an ally, we provide a free, confidential listening service - 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year.
Whether you’re trans+ or an ally, we provide a free, confidential listening service - 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year.
December 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
It has been a hard week for the trans+ community. Please hear us when we tell you, we’re here to provide a safe space for you.
Whether you’re trans+ or an ally, we provide a free, confidential listening service - 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year.
Whether you’re trans+ or an ally, we provide a free, confidential listening service - 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year.
Did you know that Switchboard was a vital source of information throughout the HIV/AIDS pandemic?
Our volunteers were on hand to help stop the spread of misinformation, as well as provide empathetic and compassionate support to anyone who needed us.
Our volunteers were on hand to help stop the spread of misinformation, as well as provide empathetic and compassionate support to anyone who needed us.
December 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Did you know that Switchboard was a vital source of information throughout the HIV/AIDS pandemic?
Our volunteers were on hand to help stop the spread of misinformation, as well as provide empathetic and compassionate support to anyone who needed us.
Our volunteers were on hand to help stop the spread of misinformation, as well as provide empathetic and compassionate support to anyone who needed us.
It's that time of the year when your social media feeds are full of discount codes and money-off ads. Why not support Switchboard with your sale item purchases, by using code SWB15 for 15% off your basket? Whether it's a stocking filler for a loved one, or a cheeky little gift to yourself!
November 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
It's that time of the year when your social media feeds are full of discount codes and money-off ads. Why not support Switchboard with your sale item purchases, by using code SWB15 for 15% off your basket? Whether it's a stocking filler for a loved one, or a cheeky little gift to yourself!
We have a variety of marketing materials available. Email admin@switchboard.lgbt to find out more!
Switchboard is the free National LGBTQIA+ Support Line - here for anyone in the UK, 10am-10pm, every day. Whether you’re LGBTQIA+, questioning, or an ally, we’re here for you.
Switchboard is the free National LGBTQIA+ Support Line - here for anyone in the UK, 10am-10pm, every day. Whether you’re LGBTQIA+, questioning, or an ally, we’re here for you.
November 24, 2025 at 7:01 AM
We have a variety of marketing materials available. Email admin@switchboard.lgbt to find out more!
Switchboard is the free National LGBTQIA+ Support Line - here for anyone in the UK, 10am-10pm, every day. Whether you’re LGBTQIA+, questioning, or an ally, we’re here for you.
Switchboard is the free National LGBTQIA+ Support Line - here for anyone in the UK, 10am-10pm, every day. Whether you’re LGBTQIA+, questioning, or an ally, we’re here for you.
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. If you would like to speak to one of our volunteers today or any day, we are available to support you for free via phone, chat, and email from 10am to 10pm.
📱: 0800 0119 100
💬: switchboard.lgbt
📧: hello@switchboard.lgbt
#TransgenderDayofRemembrance
📱: 0800 0119 100
💬: switchboard.lgbt
📧: hello@switchboard.lgbt
#TransgenderDayofRemembrance
November 20, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. If you would like to speak to one of our volunteers today or any day, we are available to support you for free via phone, chat, and email from 10am to 10pm.
📱: 0800 0119 100
💬: switchboard.lgbt
📧: hello@switchboard.lgbt
#TransgenderDayofRemembrance
📱: 0800 0119 100
💬: switchboard.lgbt
📧: hello@switchboard.lgbt
#TransgenderDayofRemembrance
Did you know that Switchboard is part of The Rainbow Lottery family?
Entry to the lottery costs just £1, and 50p from every ticket purchased goes towards supporting us.
For your chance to win up to £25,000, visit our Rainbow Lottery page (www.rainbowlottery.co.uk/support/swit...) and enter today.
Entry to the lottery costs just £1, and 50p from every ticket purchased goes towards supporting us.
For your chance to win up to £25,000, visit our Rainbow Lottery page (www.rainbowlottery.co.uk/support/swit...) and enter today.
November 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Did you know that Switchboard is part of The Rainbow Lottery family?
Entry to the lottery costs just £1, and 50p from every ticket purchased goes towards supporting us.
For your chance to win up to £25,000, visit our Rainbow Lottery page (www.rainbowlottery.co.uk/support/swit...) and enter today.
Entry to the lottery costs just £1, and 50p from every ticket purchased goes towards supporting us.
For your chance to win up to £25,000, visit our Rainbow Lottery page (www.rainbowlottery.co.uk/support/swit...) and enter today.
It's Transgender Awareness Week. If you, or someone you love, is trans+, our trained LGBTQIA+ volunteers are here to support you for free.
Contact us from 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year.
📱: 0800 0119 100
💬: switchboard.lgbt
📧: hello@switchboard.lgbt
#TransgenderAwarenessWeek #TransUK #LGBT
Contact us from 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year.
📱: 0800 0119 100
💬: switchboard.lgbt
📧: hello@switchboard.lgbt
#TransgenderAwarenessWeek #TransUK #LGBT
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 AM
It's Transgender Awareness Week. If you, or someone you love, is trans+, our trained LGBTQIA+ volunteers are here to support you for free.
Contact us from 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year.
📱: 0800 0119 100
💬: switchboard.lgbt
📧: hello@switchboard.lgbt
#TransgenderAwarenessWeek #TransUK #LGBT
Contact us from 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year.
📱: 0800 0119 100
💬: switchboard.lgbt
📧: hello@switchboard.lgbt
#TransgenderAwarenessWeek #TransUK #LGBT
A big “thank you!” to everyone who has raised funds for Switchboard, including these superstars who recently ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon!
Feeling inspired? You can also raise money for Switchboard by participating in our running events. Visit our website for more information!
#HalfMarathon
Feeling inspired? You can also raise money for Switchboard by participating in our running events. Visit our website for more information!
#HalfMarathon
November 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
A big “thank you!” to everyone who has raised funds for Switchboard, including these superstars who recently ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon!
Feeling inspired? You can also raise money for Switchboard by participating in our running events. Visit our website for more information!
#HalfMarathon
Feeling inspired? You can also raise money for Switchboard by participating in our running events. Visit our website for more information!
#HalfMarathon
Switchboard is proud to be running our first POC Training Course, offering LGBTQIA+ people of colour the opportunity to train to become Switchboard Volunteers alongside trainers and trainees with similar lived experiences.
#POC #DEI #QBIPOC #Diversity #Inclusion
#POC #DEI #QBIPOC #Diversity #Inclusion
November 6, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Switchboard is proud to be running our first POC Training Course, offering LGBTQIA+ people of colour the opportunity to train to become Switchboard Volunteers alongside trainers and trainees with similar lived experiences.
#POC #DEI #QBIPOC #Diversity #Inclusion
#POC #DEI #QBIPOC #Diversity #Inclusion
Switchboard is the free National LGBTQIA+ Support Line - here for anyone in the UK, 10am-10pm, every day. Whether you’re LGBTQIA+, questioning, or an ally looking to better understand and support someone you care about.
📱: 0800 0119 100
💬: switchboard.lgbt
📧: hello@switchboard.lgbt
📱: 0800 0119 100
💬: switchboard.lgbt
📧: hello@switchboard.lgbt
November 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Switchboard is the free National LGBTQIA+ Support Line - here for anyone in the UK, 10am-10pm, every day. Whether you’re LGBTQIA+, questioning, or an ally looking to better understand and support someone you care about.
📱: 0800 0119 100
💬: switchboard.lgbt
📧: hello@switchboard.lgbt
📱: 0800 0119 100
💬: switchboard.lgbt
📧: hello@switchboard.lgbt
Would you or your organisation like to promote the UK’s free LGBTQIA+ support service?
We have a variety of marketing materials available. Email admin@switchboard.lgbt to find out more!
#LGBTQ #SupportService #UKSupport
We have a variety of marketing materials available. Email admin@switchboard.lgbt to find out more!
#LGBTQ #SupportService #UKSupport
October 31, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Would you or your organisation like to promote the UK’s free LGBTQIA+ support service?
We have a variety of marketing materials available. Email admin@switchboard.lgbt to find out more!
#LGBTQ #SupportService #UKSupport
We have a variety of marketing materials available. Email admin@switchboard.lgbt to find out more!
#LGBTQ #SupportService #UKSupport
Thank you to everyone who popped by to see us on our first-ever #Freshers' Fair tour!
Do you want to see Switchboard represented at your uni? Reach out to admin@switchboard.lgbt for free marketing materials and further information!
#University #StudentLife #LGBTQSociety
Do you want to see Switchboard represented at your uni? Reach out to admin@switchboard.lgbt for free marketing materials and further information!
#University #StudentLife #LGBTQSociety
October 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Thank you to everyone who popped by to see us on our first-ever #Freshers' Fair tour!
Do you want to see Switchboard represented at your uni? Reach out to admin@switchboard.lgbt for free marketing materials and further information!
#University #StudentLife #LGBTQSociety
Do you want to see Switchboard represented at your uni? Reach out to admin@switchboard.lgbt for free marketing materials and further information!
#University #StudentLife #LGBTQSociety
Today (October 26th) is #IntersexAwarenessDay, marking the anniversary of the first public protest by intersex and trans people in the US.
October 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Today (October 26th) is #IntersexAwarenessDay, marking the anniversary of the first public protest by intersex and trans people in the US.
A big “thank you!” to everyone who has raised funds for Switchboard recently. From nails to absiels, your #fundraising efforts allow us to continue our vital work!
Feeling inspired? You can also raise money for Switchboard by partaking in our running events or organising your own plans!
Feeling inspired? You can also raise money for Switchboard by partaking in our running events or organising your own plans!
October 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
A big “thank you!” to everyone who has raised funds for Switchboard recently. From nails to absiels, your #fundraising efforts allow us to continue our vital work!
Feeling inspired? You can also raise money for Switchboard by partaking in our running events or organising your own plans!
Feeling inspired? You can also raise money for Switchboard by partaking in our running events or organising your own plans!
In the last 12 months, over 20,000 LGBTQIA+ hate crimes were reported. The numbers reported by the home office are likely to be much lower than the real picture.
#HateCrimeAwarenessWeek
#HateCrimeAwarenessWeek
October 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
In the last 12 months, over 20,000 LGBTQIA+ hate crimes were reported. The numbers reported by the home office are likely to be much lower than the real picture.
#HateCrimeAwarenessWeek
#HateCrimeAwarenessWeek
Good luck to everyone taking part in the Royal Parks Half Marathon tomorrow. If you’re interested in running to raise funds for Switchboard, visit our website for more!
Switchboard is the National LGBTQIA+ Support Line - here for anyone in the UK, 10am-10pm, every day.
#RoyalParksHalfMarathon
Switchboard is the National LGBTQIA+ Support Line - here for anyone in the UK, 10am-10pm, every day.
#RoyalParksHalfMarathon
October 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Good luck to everyone taking part in the Royal Parks Half Marathon tomorrow. If you’re interested in running to raise funds for Switchboard, visit our website for more!
Switchboard is the National LGBTQIA+ Support Line - here for anyone in the UK, 10am-10pm, every day.
#RoyalParksHalfMarathon
Switchboard is the National LGBTQIA+ Support Line - here for anyone in the UK, 10am-10pm, every day.
#RoyalParksHalfMarathon
Today is National Coming Out Day! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
If you want to talk things through with an LGBTQIA+ person, reach out to us via phone call, instant message, or email. Our service is free, anonymous, and confidential.
📱 0800 0119 100
💬 switchboard.lgbt
📧 hello@switchboard.lgbt
#NationalComingOutDay #LGBTQ
If you want to talk things through with an LGBTQIA+ person, reach out to us via phone call, instant message, or email. Our service is free, anonymous, and confidential.
📱 0800 0119 100
💬 switchboard.lgbt
📧 hello@switchboard.lgbt
#NationalComingOutDay #LGBTQ
October 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Today is National Coming Out Day! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
If you want to talk things through with an LGBTQIA+ person, reach out to us via phone call, instant message, or email. Our service is free, anonymous, and confidential.
📱 0800 0119 100
💬 switchboard.lgbt
📧 hello@switchboard.lgbt
#NationalComingOutDay #LGBTQ
If you want to talk things through with an LGBTQIA+ person, reach out to us via phone call, instant message, or email. Our service is free, anonymous, and confidential.
📱 0800 0119 100
💬 switchboard.lgbt
📧 hello@switchboard.lgbt
#NationalComingOutDay #LGBTQ