The Youth Health Service want to provide a safe space for LGBTQ+ young people to come and get support with their health and wellbeing, without any fear of judgement. Although we are not a Gender Identity Service and therefore not able to provide the specialist treatments they can, we are ready to listen and support. Below are some local services and resources that might be helpful for an LGBTQ+ young person or their parent or carer.
LGBT Youth Scotland
LGBT Youth Scotland are working to make Scotland the best place for LGBTQ+ young people to grow up. On their website you can find your local youth groups and access their live chat for digital support. There’s also lots of really practical resources on many different topics such as coming out, sex and relationships and gender.
LGBT Health and Wellbeing
This organisation supports LGBTQ+ people aged 16+ years with service, social events and resources. The LGBT Helpline Scotland is available for LGBTQ+ people but also parents, friends and professionals who are supporting LGBTQ+ people. The Helpline team will be able to give information on sexual health, coming out, gender identity amongst other issues.
Scottish Trans
Scottish Trans work to improve gender identity and gender reassignment equality, rights and inclusion in Scotland.
