GALOP - LGBT+ ANTI-VIOLENCE CHARITY

We support LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence. Our dedicated team has decades of experience in supporting LGBT+ people who are victims of:

• hate crime
• sexual violence
• domestic abuse
• so-called conversion therapies
• honour-based abuse
• forced marriage
• any other form of abuse

Get Help

If you or someone you know needs help, Galop is here for you.  There are many ways we can support you.

Helpline

Our helpline is for LGBT+ people experiencing abuse or violence, such as hate crime, domestic abuse, sexual violence, so-called “conversion therapy” or any other kind of abuse.

The Galop Helpline is here to offer you emotional support, provide information and can help you to explore your options, depending on your needs. 

There are different ways to contact us. All of them are free: 

Phone 0800 999 5428 

Email help@galop.org.uk at any time.

The helpline is open: 

Monday to Thursday 9.30am – 8pm

Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm 

Our team are available via webchat, where you can also get support and information about your situation. Webchat is mobile friendly, so it doesn’t need to be on a computer. 

Alternatively, if you’re not ready to talk to someone yet, you can use our helpful Chatbot to access information and resources. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you don’t need any immediate help.  

Webchat  

We are open 5 days a week and closed at weekends and on bank holidays. We will call you back if you can’t get through to us the first time. 

Chatbot 

The chatbot is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for those who do not need immediate help.  

What you can expect when you make contact with us: 

• You can expect to be responded to by another LGBT+ person who has training and experience in working with LGBT+ survivors of abuse and violence. 
• We will listen to you, explore options and empower you to take steps for your future.   
• You can speak to our service in confidence and without judgement, we won’t tell you what to do or pressure you, we are here to listen.   
• We will help you find ways to stay safe from the abuse.   

• We can provide you with information about your rights and options. 
• We can help you with contacting local LGBT+ services who can offer further support. 
• We will recognise your strengths and the efforts you make to prevent and minimise harm to you, your family and your pets.

Visit our website for more help and information.