I know not all of my songs are easy listening, and I've put this page together of resources that can help if you're looking for more information or support. A lot of these are resources that I've used in the past, and some are ones that I've heard good things about from good people in my life. 

You deserve to feel safe, and you deserve access to community and support. Whatever leads you to this page, I hope you're doing alright and I'm glad you're here. 

LGBTQ+ support and information

Stonewall - UK human rights charity fighting for LGBTQ+ equality

Mermaids - support for trans, non-binary and gender-diverse children and young people

Transactual - UK advocacy and education organisation working for trans adults

Galop - Support for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced abuse or violence

Support/information about autism

Note from Maddie: There's loads of misinformation about autism out there, so when researching I always suggest to look at resources created by autistic individuals. 

Autistic Self Advocacy Network - grassroots organisation advocating for autistic individuals. 

National Autistic Society - providing support and information for autistic adults and children with branches across the UK

Support and resources for sexual abuse survivors

The Flying Child - support, information and training for and about adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse

The Second Wound - support and information for trauma survivors experiencing re-victimisation

Rape Crisis England and Wales - support for anyone aged 16+ who has been affected by rape, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment or any other form of sexual violence

SurvivorsUK - support for male and gender expansive survivors of sexual violence (trans inclusive)

Support after rape & sexual violence Leeds - dedicated Rape Crisis Centre for those affected by rape and sexual violence in Leeds (trans inclusive)

Resources for disabled/neurodivergent performers and creatives

Unlimited - commissions work from disabled artists and offers information and guidance on accessible and inclusive practice within the cultural sector

Disability Arts Online - UK charitable arts organisation led by disabled people, supporting artist development and offering partnership and consultancy work 

Mainspring Arts - neurodivergent and artist-led organisation working with neurodivergent creatives to support their practice

CRIPtic Arts - disabled-led creative organisation offering events and artist development and working to make the creative world more accessible

Mental health support

Shout - free 24/7 text messaging service for anyone struggling with their mental health in the UK

National Suicide Prevention Helpline - UK helpline open from 6pm-12am for anyone having thoughts of suicide

Mindout - online national mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people