Happy Pride Month!

At Healthwatch Lewisham, we believe everyone deserves access to safe, inclusive, and compassionate health and social care services. Pride is a time to celebrate progress, amplify LGBTQ+ voices, and continue advocating for equality in healthcare and our communities.

We stand with LGBTQ+ people not only during Pride Month, but every day of the year. 🌈

#PrideMonth #LewishamPride #LGBTQIA #InclusiveHealthcare #EqualityInHealth

Support & Resources: 💌

If you ever need a safe space, a listening ear, or dedicated mental health support, please know you are NEVER alone. Here are some local resources available to you ☎️💞🫂📞
 

• Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
  • ℹ️ A safe, confidential space to discuss anything related to sexuality, gender identity, or well-being.
  • 📞 Phone: 0800 0119 100
  • ⏰ Opening Hours: 10:00am to 10:00pm, 7 days a week
  • 🌐 Website: Switchboard LGBT+
• MindOut Mental Health Service
  • ℹ️ A mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people, providing advice and online support.
  • 🌐 Website: MindOut
• Galop
  • ℹ️ The LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, supporting victims of hate crime, domestic abuse, and sexual violence.
  • 📞 Phone: 0800 999 5428
  • 🌐 Website: Galop
• Rainbow Mind
  • ℹ️ Specialist mental health support and talking therapies tailored specifically for the LGBTQ+ community.
  • 📞 Phone: 0800 0119 100
  • 🌐 Website: Rainbow Mind
• Mosaic LGBT+ Centre (North West London)
  • ℹ️ Community support, events, and resources for young LGBT+ individuals in the region.
  • 📞 Phone: 07550 124 393
  • 🌐 Website: Mosaic Trust
• Community Connections Lewisham
  • ℹ️ A service delivered by Age UK Lewisham and Southwark. It is a single point of contact with the various services and organisations in Lewisham that help older people stay safe and independent.
  • 📞 Phone: 0330 0583 464
  • 🌐 Website: Community Connections Lewisham
• Samaritans
  • ℹ️ Immediate, non-judgmental emotional support for anyone in distress or struggling to cope.
  • 📞 Phone: 116 123 (Free to call from any phone)
  • ⏰ Opening Hours: 24 hours a week, 365 days a year
  • 🌐 Website: Samaritans
• National Sexual Health Helpline
  • ℹ️ Confidential advice, information, and support regarding sexual health and clinic access.
  • 📞 Phone: 0300 123 7123
  • ⏰ Opening Hours: 9:00am to 8:00pm, Monday to Friday
  • 🌐 Website: sexual health advice
• Shout Crisis Text Line
  • ℹ️ A free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.
  • 📱 Text: Text SHOUT to 85258
  • ⏰ Opening Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • 🌐 Website: Give Us A Shout