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🧵6/7 Mind: mental health charity in England and Wales, has a list of useful LGBTQ+ mental health contacts mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/lgbtqia-mental-health/useful-contacts/

MindOut: A brilliant mental health service run by and for queer (LGBTQ) people mindout.org.uk …

🧵5/7 Galop: An LGBT+ anti-abuse charity that offers advice and support for people who have experienced hate crime, sexual violence, or domestic abuse.

Mind: mental health charity in England and Wales, has a list of useful LGBTQ+ mental health contacts…

🧵4/7 …Samaritans: A dedicated support line that's open throughout the Christmas period. You can call them at 116 123 (UK) or 116 123 (ROI).

Switchboard: A free phone-in service run by LGBTQ+ volunteers that's open from 10 AM–10 PM throughout the holidays. You can call them at 0300 330 0630…

🧵3/7 …estranged from family, loneliness, and homelessness. 😖

Please share these resources; I recommend these as I have personal experience of them, but I am aware there are many more. Find one that suits you.

Samaritans: A dedicated support line that's open throughout the Christmas period…

🧵2/7 …such a tough period for some, including for my queer family who are more likely than our non-LGBTQ counterparts to experience loneliness, stress, anxiety, and depression. This is true of any time of year, but the festive season can exacerbate these feelings due to not being out to family,…

Why does this cat remind me of Salvador Dali?

Thanks James, I’ll take a look!