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Breathing Space is a free, confidential phoneline for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 who is feeling low, anxious or depressed.

Anna Freud Centre is a UK charity focused on improving the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people, and families. Free resources are available to download for under 5s, children and young people, families, and professionals.

The Anna Freud Crisis Messenger text service is a free, confidential, 24/7 text message support service for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed or is struggling to cope. Text AFC to 85258.

A friendly, youth-led charity providing free online resources about sex, relationships, and mental health. Their guides, created by young people for young people, help build confidence and understanding around consent, identity, and sexual health.

The UK’s specialist LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, providing free, confidential support, advocacy and helplines for LGBT+ people who have experienced domestic abuse, hate crime, sexual violence, “conversion therapy” or other forms of abuse.

Also contains a range of downloadable resources on a range of topics affecting LGBT+ people.

promotes inclusion and equality in sports, focusing on LGBTQ+ participation. They offer support, resources, and advocacy to create safer and more welcoming environments for everyone, regardless of gender, sexuality, or background.

provides information and support for LGBTQ+ people experiencing domestic abuse. It offers guidance, resources, and access to specialist services to help individuals stay safe and understand their options.

Provides health information and support specifically for LGBTQ+ people. They offer resources, advice, and guidance to promote physical and mental well-being within the LGBTQ+ community. They welcome the entire diversity of our LGBT+ community including non-binary, queer, intersex, asexual people and all identities under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella.

Supports LGBTQ+ people with trusted information, advice, and peer‑support on a wide range of issues, including mental health, sexual health, HIV, coming out, and discrimination.

A comprehensive guide for Scottish schools to develop an LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum across all subject areas, aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence, providing pupils with meaningful opportunities to understand and engage with LGBTQ+ identities and experiences.

Scotland’s national charity for LGBTQI young people, supporting 13–25 year olds with peer support, resources, education, and safe spaces. They deliver the LGBT Charter programme to schools and organisations, aiming to make Scotland the best place to grow up for LGBTQ+ youth.

A confidential counselling service accessed through West Dunbartonshire secondary schools, where young people can chat to a counsellor to help manage personal and social issues which may be affecting their life. 

Support for transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children, young people, and their families. Mermaids has evolved into one of the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ charities, empowering thousands of people with its secure online communities, local community groups, helpline services, web resources, events and residential weekends.

NHS inform is Scotland's national health information service helping the people in Scotland to make informed decisions about their own health and the health of the people they care for. Also includes a service directory with details of health and wellbeing services across Scotland.

Shout is a free, confidential 24/7 mental health text service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope. By texting SHOUT to 85258, users are connected with a trained volunteer who offers calm, non‑judgemental support through difficult moments.
Shout also offers PeerChat for 16–25‑year‑olds, connecting young people with trained peer supporters their own age for additional youth‑focused mental health support.

The Mix is a UK based charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile.

The Proud Trust is an LGBT+ organisation that supports LGBT+ young people through youth groups, peer support, mentoring programs and the Proud Connections chat service

Tullochan supports both young people aged 5-25 and those aged 25+ through a range of development programmes delivered from our Tullochan Training Academy, within Primary/Secondary schools or through their Social Enterprises. Programmes such as Timber Transitions, Furniture Fix, Gardening & Landscaping, Personal Development, Work Placements within their cafe 'The Common Good', or Employability sessions are on offer, alongside LGBTQ+ Youth Action Group and High School Drop-in Youth Club. Their support allows young people and the wider community to improve their mental health and wellbeing, break down barriers and progress positively into education, employment or training.

Y Sort It youth centre provides a dedicated youth friendly space with various weekly youth activities offered throughout the West Dunbartonshire area, including support for young carers (10-25 years), peer mentoring for care experienced young people, Outreach Project (8-25 years), Intandem (ages of 8 and 14 and on a Compulsory Supervision Order) and Y Sort-It FUSION LGBT Youth Group for young people 25 years and under, and currently meets online.

A Scottish service supporting men and LGBT+ individuals experiencing domestic abuse. They offer confidential guidance, safety planning, and practical help through dedicated caseworkers.

dedicated to helping children and young people aged 3-18 stay safe online. They provide free, expert-backed resources tailored to different ages, online activities, and specific needs, including support for neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and care-experienced children. Their tools include age-specific guides, conversation starters, and digital safety checklists, all designed to empower parents, carers, and professionals to navigate the digital world confidently 

Clydebank Can is a community-based project that aims to bring to life the canal and bandstand area of Three Queen’s Square in Clydebank. It will bring more arts and leisure activities into the area for local people to enjoy, giving everyone in the community more opportunity to take part in events and activities which improve health and wellbeing, and increase social and economic activity in the area.

The website also contains a 'What's On' section with a wealth of information on local events, clubs, activities and more.

Mentally Healthy Schools from Anna Freud brings together quality-assured mental health resources, information and advice for primary and secondary schools and further education settings in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

This comprehensive document gathers some resources listed individually on this site and more! It shares a range of suggested resources (curricular packs, toolkits, guidance etc) that can be used in early years, schools, by youth providers to help protect, promote, and support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. 

LGBT Traveller Pride is are group made up of Travellers (used as inclusively as possible) who are LGBT+ (likewise) who want to provide a platform for their intersectional community. They act as a network that can provide guidance, support and information to make life easier for LGBT+ Travellers as well as providing essential services, meetup spaces and collaborating with​ other organisations to make them more welcoming to LGBT Travellers. 

Tie address homophobic, biphobic and transphobic prejudice and bullying through education. They create resources for schools, run workshops and assemblies for young people, and deliver professional learning for teachers on behalf of the Scottish Government.

Scottish Government guidance for education authorities and schools, offering practical advice on creating safe, inclusive and rights‑based environments for transgender children and young people. It covers key areas such as wellbeing, safeguarding, confidentiality, participation, school policies and partnership working, and aligns with national frameworks including GIRFEC, The Promise, and children’s rights legislation.

Outside the Box provides development support to groups and people across Scotland who want to make a difference in their communities.

They have loads of downloadable resources such as cost of living guides, info for LGBTIQ+ families, and human righths and equality.