Fri 13 Nov-Thurs 19 Nov is Trans Awareness Week, a time for celebrating the lives, stories, and contributions of transgender and gender non-conforming people, while raising awareness of the issues they face.
At Essex, we have a warm and welcoming Trans+ Student Community Group.
We know it's not easy being trans at the moment, and we're here to support you.
Need a bit of financial help to access gender affirming items? We run a Gender Affirmation Fund - read about what you can use it for here
Apply for a grant from the Gender Affirmation Fund
Check out ways to access additional support below:
Advice & Support Resources
🛠️ Need advice? Visit SU Advice
❤️ Need support? Full list of LGBTQ+ and trans-specific charities 👇
Galop – Support for LGBTQ+ people facing abuse and violence
Website: www.galop.org.uk | Phone: National LGBT+ Helpline – 0800 999 5428
Gendered Intelligence – Trans awareness training, youth work, and education
Website: www.genderedintelligence.co.uk | Email: info@genderedintelligence.co.uk
Mermaids – Support for gender-diverse children, young people, and their families
Website: www.mermaidsuk.org.uk | Phone: Helpline – 0808 801 0400 (Monday to Friday, 9am–9pm) | Email: info@mermaidsuk.org.uk
Mindline Trans+ – Emotional support helpline run by and for trans people
Website: www.mindlinetrans.org.uk | Phone: Helpline – 0300 330 5468 (Monday and Friday, 8pm–midnight)
Outhouse – Community engagement, counselling, and training
Website: https://theouthouse.org.uk/ | Phone: 01206 871394 | Email: info@theouthouse.org.uk
TransActual – Advocacy, education, and community support
Website: www.transactual.org.uk | Email: info@transactual.org.uk
Trans Legal Clinic – Free legal advice to trans people in the UK
Website: www.translegalclinic.org.uk | Email: info@translegalclinic.org.uk
Trans Unite – Directory of local and online trans support groups
Website: www.transunite.co.uk
You belong here. Not just during Pride. Always.