Support for young people
If you are a young person living in Kent
Support is now provided through the Kent Therapeutic Alliance (KTA).
KTA offers advice, emotional support and structured therapeutic support.
You can make a referral here:
If you are a young person living in Medway
Support is now provided through the Medway Therapeutic Alliance (MTA).
MTA supports young people with mental health, relationships, safety, identity, and overall wellbeing.
You can make a referral here:
For Professionals
If you are a professional making a referral, please direct all enquiries to the appropriate service:
Kent → KTA
Medway → MTA
Both services accept referrals from professionals, schools, families and young people.
Urgent Support
If you need immediate help, or are concerned about someone’s safety, please contact:
Emergency services: 999
NHS 111 (urgent mental health support)
Childline: 0800 1111
One to one support
Everyone, at times, can find things a little challenging and difficult to manage. You may want to chat with an experienced LGBTQ+ youth support worker.
Sessions are between 30 mins to 1 hour, we do what works for you. They may take place at a youth centre, online or in the community.
For parents, carers or friends
If you are the parent, carer, or friend of an LGBTQ+ young person and are looking for advice about how to support them we have information for you here, or you’re interested in our parent, carer meet-ups contact us below.
You can also use the same link to make a referral on someone’s behalf to our fully trained, supportive team.
For professionals
If you work with young people and you'd like to refer someone to The BeYou Project, we can help. As well as individual support, we also offer practical support for teaching professionals who want to make their school, or college more LGBTQ+ inclusive.
Contact details
Address
BeYou Project,
18-19 Watling Street,
Canterbury CT1 2UA
Crisis support
If you’re experiencing a personal crisis, are unable to cope and need support, there is a range of help available. In an emergency call 999 or go to your nearest accident and emergency hospital.
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There is a full list of crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people in our resources section too.
More information