LGBT Advice Centre

We've compiled a comprehensive selection of advice and information, covering everything from advice for parents of LGBT people to bullying and hate crime reporting.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS...

Find out about your rights as a young person and learn about the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Please see https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/groups-and-support/lgbt-advice-centre/know-your-rights.

COMING OUT...

We've created two guides on 'coming out' to help you think about your sexual orientation or gender identity.

Please see https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/groups-and-support/lgbt-advice-centre/coming-out.

BULLYING...

Get advice on bullying, with resources from our partner organisation respectme.

Please see https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/groups-and-support/lgbt-advice-centre/bullying.

MENTAL HEALTH...

1 in 4 people experience poor mental health at some time in their lives. Find out more about mental health here.

Please see https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/groups-and-support/lgbt-advice-centre/mental-health.

SUICIDE AND SELF-HARM...

Learn about sources of support if you are self-harming or feeling suicidal.

Please see https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/groups-and-support/lgbt-advice-centre/suicide-and-self-harm.

SEX AND RELATIONSHIPS...

Get more information on sexual health and relationships.

Please see https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/groups-and-support/lgbt-advice-centre/sex-and-relationships.

HATE CRIME...

Find out about what constitutes a hate crime or hate incident and how to report it here.

Please see https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/groups-and-support/lgbt-advice-centre/hate-crime.

PARENTS, CARERS AND FAMILIES...

Find out more about organisations that exist to support the parents, carers and families of LGBTI young people.

Please see https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/groups-and-support/lgbt-advice-centre/parents-carers-and-families.

DOMESTIC ABUSE...

If you are worried that you or someone you care about is experiencing domestic abuse, The LGBT Domestic Abuse Scotland website, run by the team at LGBT Youth Scotland, is here to help.

Please see https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/groups-and-support/lgbt-advice-centre/domestic-abuse.