On this page, we list resources for students looking for support, information, or community around protected characteristics or specific identity factors:
LGBTQIAA+
Equality Network – a national LGBTI+ equality and human rights charity striving to challenge discrimination and to consult, involve and inform individuals and communities in Scotland.
LEAP Sports – works for greater inclusion for LGBTI people in sport and against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in a sports context.
LGBT Health and Wellbeing – health and wellbeing charity working to improve the physical, social, and mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ adults (16+) in Scotland through support services, a social programme for the community, and supporting mainstream services to be more inclusive.
LGBT Youth Scotland – Scotland’s national charity for LGBTQ+ young people, aged 13-25 supports young people through the provision of youth work, and to use their voice to create change in equality and human rights.
Scottish Trans – the Equality Network project to improve gender identity and gender reassignment equality, rights and inclusion in Scotland.
Mermaids – a UK charity supporting trans and gender-diverse children, young people and their families.
Mindline Trans + – an emotional and mental health support helpline for anyone identifying as trans, non-binary or gender variant, and their families, friends, colleagues and carers.
Spectra – peer-led trans services accessible to all trans and gender-diverse people, including 1-2-1 health advocacy support and counselling, peer mentoring and monthly online and in-person social groups.
Switchboard – LGBT+ helpline.
The Trans+ Therapy Library –The world’s largest free mental health resource created by and for the trans+ community
TransActual – a trans-led and run organisation focused on healthcare and legal protections for trans people in the UK.
TRUK Listens – a helpline for trans people who need someone to talk to, started by Trans Radio founders Avril and Lucy Clark.
Migrant/Refugee
RedCross Refugee Support (Scotland):
Email: refugeesupportglasgow@redcross.org.uk
Call: 07590 445367
Migrant Help
Migrant Help
Free asylum helpline (open 24/7/365): 0808 8010 503
Interpretation Services: Clear Voice
Scottish Refugee Council
Get Support
Free Helpline
0808 1967 274
Refugee Sanctuary
Most services are through referral but their projects may be of interest.
Refugee Sanctuary Scotland