Regional LGB Organisations/ Projects/ Groups

If you would like your organisation/ project/ group to appear on this page please complete an ESW website link information form and return to Abbie Pepperell or post to:

Equality South West, East Reach House, East Reach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3EN.

Educational Action Challenging Homophobia

EACH provides support to individuals affected by homophobia and training to organisations committed to realising an equal and safe environment for all regardless of sexuality, age, ethnicity or ability.

For more information please visit EACH .  They also offer a free helpline: 0808 1000 143 

Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays

Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (FLLAG) is a continually growing national voluntary organisation and registered charity with 18 telephone helplines across the UK and parents' groups which hold regular meetings.FFLAG is dedicated to supporting parents and their gay, lesbian and bisexual sons and daughters. FFLAG offers support to local parents groups and contacts, in their efforts to help parents and families understand  accept and support their lesbian gay and bisexual members with love and pride.

For more information please visit FFLAG

Gay-Glos

Gay-Glos provide a range of services for anyone concerned about their sexuality or gender

Gay-Glos support people who are: gay, lesbian, bisexual, transvestite, transsexual, straight, not sure, questioning or exploring their sexuality, feeling isolated in a rural ares, family members, friends

Gay-Glos provide free and confidential services to people in Gloucestershire and beyond including:

Telephone Helpline
E-Mail Helpline
Face to Face Meetings
Rural Friendship Support Groups
Education
Training
Strategic Engagement

For more information please visit Gay-Glos

Exeter University - LGBT and the workplace

Researchers from Exeter University are currently looking at the challenges that some equalities communities face in the workplace. This groundbreaking research into (if and) how being marginalised affects professionals starts in June 2006 with small focus groups and one-on-one interviews to explore the themes and issues surrounding individuals and groups from Black & Minority Ethnic, LGBT, Disabled and Parental returnees to work (after a childcare break).

If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender please take a few moments to complete the online questionaire. For futher information contact Cate Atkins on 01392 262418.

Somerset Gay Health

Somerset Gay health have been working for almost twenty years on issues affecting the LGBT community in Somerset.  Initially set up as an AIDS advice and guidance service they changed and evolved over that time to address the needs of LGBT people living across the County.  They can offer a wide range of services including a dedicated advice and guidance helpline, support groups, one-to-one support, Sexual Health advice and buddying to GUM, free condoms, Advocacy, Equality and Diversity training and bespoke training packages for employers and much more.  They also have a dedicated Youth Worker and Free counselling service.

You can conatct Somerset Gay health as Creetwon House, Albemarle Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1BG or tel: 01823 327076 or visit their website at www.somersetgayhealth.com .

Intercom Trust - Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset

Intercom is a lesbian gay bisexual and trans community resource in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset, providing help against homophobic and transphobic prejudice, crime and discrimination (including bullying, harassment, abuse, attacks, and threatening behaviour), helping to develop the LGB/T communities, providing professional training and consultancy, and working in partnership with local government, the police and health professionals.  They also have a help line: 0845 60 20 818. 

To find out more you can visit their website: http://www.intercomtrust.org.uk/portal.htm

Outback - Newsletter for Lesbians in Cornwall and the far South West of England

Outback is dedicated to advice, guidance, referrals, information and support to women who are or think they are Lesbians.  The newsletter aims to offer a community spirited form of contact and information which would extend to women in rural or isolated areas.  Their website is: http://www.outback.org.uk/

The help line is open on Thursday evenings only: 01736 754225 or by email:  outbackcornwall@yahoo.co.uk

Queer West News - Online News Website

This is a regularly updated online news website for the South West area.  It can be accessed on: http://www.queerwest.co.uk/main_page.html

So Out in the South West - Created by Disabled Gay Men for Disabled Gay Men

So Out in the South West is a organisation set up to meet the needs of disabled gay men living, working or visiting the South West.  They host events throughout the South West and further afield for disabled gay men, the aim of which are to allow disabled gay men to socialise with one another is a safe environment with the correct support for those needing it and to create a space in which to discuss ideas without prejudice.

To find out more email: so.out@virgin.net or visit www.soout.com

Over the Rainbow - Gay Health Project

Over the Rainbow is a Gay Men's Health Project based in Bournemouth, it has professional counsellors, information on STI's and various other health issues.

You can telephone them on 01202 257478 or visit in person at Over the Rainbow, 27 St Michaels Road, Bournemouth, Dorset or email on: overtherainbowbournemouth@yahoo.co.uk  They also have lots of further information on their: http://www.rainbowbournemouth.co.uk/index.htm

Pride Youth - Swindon

Pride Youth in Swindon is for any person between the ages of 13-21 who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or unsure of their sexuality.  Their aim is to provide a safe, confidential and relaxed environment to meet new people, make new friends, talk about issues or discuss forthcoming events.  They also offer a monthly parental support group. 

For further information their website is: http://www.prideyouth.org.uk/ or email: info@prideyouth.org.uk or you can send a text: 07766 872565 and Pride Youth will reply by text.

GayWest

This organisation provides a variety of events at members houses, including for regular socials and film nights as well as one-offs like mulled wine evenings, bonfire night fireworks and Halloween parties.  They also run the Rainbow Cafe every Saturday morning in Bath and produce a monthly magazine. 

To find out more you can visit their website: www.gaywest.org.uk or email: info@gaywest.org.uk or telephone: 0870 811 1990

Positive Action Southwest

Postive Action Southwest provides advice and support in Health and Social Care issues.  For more information you can visit their website: www.pasw.org.uk or telephone 0800 3283508

Pink Parents

Pink Parents UK is a national project based in Wiltshire and managed by The D'Arcy Lainey Foundation which aims to reduce the isolation and discrimination that LGBT families and families to be face.  To find out more please see: http://www.pinkparents.org.uk/ 

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