External Support
If you are looking for a different type of support than what we offer or just need extra support, you can access the services below! If you aren't in the Dorset area or don't fit into our age range, you can take a look here at similar LGBT+ groups across the UK. Please note that we are not responsible for any content on these external sites.
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Helplines
MindLine Trans+
Confidential support for anyone who identifies on the trans spectrum. For more information and to check times, click here!
THT Direct
Free support, advice and information, Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm. For more information, click here!
LGBT+ Organisations
Intercom Trust
Intercom Trust is a lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans+ charity working to provide help, support, advocacy, training, counselling and much more!
Stonewall
Stonewall campaigns for the equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people across Britain.
LGBT Consortium
LGBT Consortium work to strengthen and support LGBT+ groups, organisations and projects so they can deliver direct services and campaign for individual rights.
LGB&T Partnership
The National LGB&T Partnership works on reducing health inequalities and improving access to health and social care for LGB&T people.
Galop
Galop is the UK’s only specialist LGBT+ anti-violence charity. Providing advice, support and advocacy.
The Proud Trust
The Proud Trust is an organisation that helps LGBT+ young people empower themselves, to make a positive change for themselves, and their communities.
LGBT Foundation
LGBT Foundation is a national charity delivering advice, support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities.
Coming Out UK
Coming Out UK is an organisation which aims to provide help and support for men and women within and outside the LGBTQ+ community around the UK.
GIRES
GIRES is a UK wide organisation whose purpose is to improve the lives of trans and gender non-conforming people of all ages.
Mermaids
Mermaids offer family and individual support for gender diverse and transgender children and young people.
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Gendered Intelligence
Gendered Intelligence is an organisation whose object is to deliver arts programmers and creative workshops to trans youth from across the UK.
Health Services
CAMHS
CAMHS provides support to children and young people who are coping with significant mental health difficulties.
Healthwatch Dorset
Healthwatch Dorset is an independent service which exists to speak up for local people on Health and Social Care.
MindOUT
MindOut is a mental health service run by and for lesbians, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer people.
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Over the Rainbow
Over the Rainbow is an NHS health initiative for Dorset’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) and Men who have sex with Men (MSM) Communities.
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STARS
STARS is a pan-Dorset charity that offers one to one support for anyone who lives works or studies in Dorset and has experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives.
Body Positive
Body Positive Dorset offers advice, practical support, counselling, life coaching, and information to people living with or affected by HIV.
Terrence Higgins Trust
Terrence Higgins Trust is the UK's leading HIV and sexual health charity, support people living with HIV and help the people using our services to achieve good sexual health.
FPA
FPA is a sexual health charity that provides health and education resources on sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing and relationships and sex.
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Counselling Directory
Counselling Directory connects you with professional counsellors and therapists near you to help you find the help you need.
GIDS
The Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS) is a highly specialised clinic for young people presenting with difficulties with their gender identity.
GIC
The Gender Identity Clinic (GIC) is a highly specialised clinic for adults presenting with difficulties with their gender identity.
Support Services
Ansbury
Ansbury work with young people, parents and adults to help them achieve their career goals through our quality guidance and advice.
Prince's Trust
The Prince's Trust is a charity that helps vulnerable young people get their lives on track. It supports 11 to 30-year-olds who are unemployed and those struggling at school and at risk of exclusion.
We Are With You
We Are With You supports people to make positive behavioural changes, most notably with alcohol and drug misuse, and mental health.
Innovate Dorset
Innovate Dorset specialise in engagement with children and young people. Helping participants undertake a return to education, further training and even employment.
Diverse Abilities
Diverse Abilities is Dorset's disability charity supporting children and adults with profound physical and learning disabilities.
Off The Record
Off the Record Bath and North East Somerset (OTR) improves the emotional health and wellbeing of young people.
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Inclusive Community Church
Inclusive church serving Bournemouth, Poole, and Dorset. Special outreach to LGBT+ people.
LGBT Humanists
LGBT Humanists UK is a special interest section of Humanists UK which campaigns for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality and human rights in the UK.