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Urgent support

Sometimes support needs something immediate. If you or someone you know is struggling, there are a number services available to you:

Mindline Trans+0300 330 5468
Mental health support for trans and non-binary people
Open 8pm-midnight Mon + Fri. Run by trans volunteers.

Galop 08009995428 (cheaper from landline) / 03009995428 (cheaper from mobile)
National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline
Open 10am-5pm Mon-Fri including a late opening until 8pm on Thursdays. 1-5pm every Tuesday is a trans specific service. Outside of these hours, you can ring and request a call back.

Mermaids 0344 334 0550 info@mermaidsuk.org.uk
Daily phone and email helpline for young trans people, aged 14-19
Open 9am-8pm Mon-Fri. Emails and voicemails will be responded to as soon as possible.

Samaritans 116 123 (free in the UK and ROI) jo@samaritans.org
National suicide prevention and mental health support helpline, operating 24/7.

Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Specialised in suicide prevention, they also offer support on “whatever’s getting to you”.

The Beaumont Society 01582412220 enquiries@beaumontsociety.org.uk
24/7 information service and helpline.

24/7 support and guidance including an additional helpline every Monday, 10pm-midnight, in association with http://www.transgenderzone.com.

Shelter 08088004444
Expert housing advice, including an emergency helpline
Open 8am-8pm Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat-Sun. Follow this link for emergency housing help.

Victim Support 08081689111
Confidential support for those who have been affected by crime
Running 24/7.



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  • Sign Up
  • About Us
    • Our Work
    • Meet the Team
    • Fresher's Guide
    • Rainbow Parents
    • College Reps
    • Community Fund
    • Governing Documents
    • Report on the Duties of College Heads
  • Welfare
    • Welfare Resources in Oxford
    • Coming Out
    • Mental Health & Disabilities
    • Sexual Health >
      • Practicing Safe Sex
      • HIV and AIDS
      • Accidents Happen!
    • The Sex-Ed You Missed In High School
    • Sexual Violence >
      • What Is Sexual Violence?
      • Resources for Survivors
      • SARCs and Medical Attention
      • Contacting the Police
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Concealing Social Media
    • Over the Holidays
    • Anonymous Feedback Form
  • Resources
    • Ace & Aro >
      • What do "Asexual" and "Aromantic" mean?
      • Being Ace/Aro in Oxford
      • Ace/Aro Mythbusting
      • Ace/Aro Spectrum Glossary
      • Ace/Aro Resources
    • Bi & Pan >
      • What do Bisexual and Pansexual Mean?
      • Being Bi/Pan in Oxford
      • Bi/Pan terms and definitions
    • Trans & Non-Binary >
      • Overview
      • Guide to Transitioning
      • ... in Oxford
      • ... in the University
      • ... Medically
      • Support
    • Intersex >
      • What Does "Intersex" Mean?
      • Why and how is intersex LGBTQ?
      • Supporting Intersex Friends, Family, and Partners
      • Intersex resources
      • Glossary - Trans and Intersex
    • International >
      • Welcome!
      • Communities and Events
      • Healthcare, Welfare, Admin and Transitioning
    • Class
    • Faith >
      • Being Religious in Soc
      • Being Religious in Oxford
      • Further Resources
    • POC
  • Events
  • Escape!