Support
‘Conversion Therapy’ and the University of Birmingham c.1966-1983
The University of Birmingham is dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ students, staff and the wider community. The University is also conscious that there may be people affected by the historic issues identified by the June 2022 report, "Conversion Therapy' and the University of Birmingham, c.1966-1983'.
If you are struggling, you are not alone. Please speak to someone – the avenues of support at Birmingham and nationally are given below.
If you have been affected by or hold further information about ‘conversion therapy’ and the research involving M. Philip Feldman and Malcolm J. MacCulloch, the mechanisms for sharing memories or testimony can be found at the bottom of the page.
National Conversion Therapy Helpline
If you are currently experiencing abuse aimed at changing, altering, or ‘curing’ your LGBT+ identity, or think this will happen to you if you come out, Galop’s Conversion Therapy Helpline is here for you. So-called conversion therapy can have a long-term impact on LGBT+ people. If this has happened to you in the past and you are still struggling with it, you can reach out to Galop’s support services. The helpline can provide a safe, confidential listening and information service to any LGBT+ person aged 13+.
There are different ways to contact us. All of them are free: Phone 0800 1303335; Email CThelp@galop.org.uk. The helpline is open Monday to Friday, 10:00 – 16:00. Calls will last 40 minutes.