Useful Links
This page contains useful links to resources and organisations that are known to Outline. We always try to check out resources before sharing, however we would always advise the same level of caution with any information sources you use, check out the information before acting on it. We hope you find these links useful.
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| Name | L | G | B | T | County Areas | Support or LGBT Resource | Description | Email Contact | Web Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol Safety - Bevy | L | G | B | T | Nationwide | Support | Guide to Enjoying Alcohol Safely & Responsibly | http://www.bevy.co/alcoholsafety/ | |
| Being gay is okay (BGiOK) | L | G | B | Nationwide | Support | Information and advice for gay, lesbian, bisexual and unsure under twenty-fives. | www.bgiok.org.uk | ||
| Catalyst Support | Surrey | Support | Drug and alcohol service providing support to people throughout Surrey aged 18 and above | www.catalystsupport.org.uk | |||||
| Croydon Area Gay Society (CAGS) | G | B | Surrey | Support | Established over 30 years ago, CAGS is a society for gay men and women in and around Croydon. | www.cags.org.uk | |||
| Cygnets | T | Surrey | Support | The aim of this group is to offer help and support on a one to one basis where necessary, to any lost and lonely transsexuals, cross dressers, transvestites and their families. | wokingcygnets@hotmail.com | www.wokingcygnets.tripod.com | |||
| Depend | T | Support | An organisation offering free, confidential and non-judgemental advice, information and support to all family members, spouses, partners and friends of transsexual people in the UK. | www.depend.org.uk | |||||
| Diagnosing Depression | L | G | B | T | Nationwide | Support | A Guide by Insurancewithyou.com. Many people use the words depressed and depression in everyday life, without understanding the full extent of what it really means to have a mental disorder, such as anxiety or depression. A lot of people will have ups and downs in their everyday mood, but depression strikes for weeks and even months on end. Its a health condition that cant be cured by snapping out of it. However, with the right diagnosis and treatment, most people with depression can make a full recovery. | https://www.insurancewith.com/depression-guide/ | |
| Elop | L | G | B | T | Nationwide | Support | is a holistic lesbian and gay centre that offers a range of social, emotional and support services to LGBT communities, and our core services include counselling and young peoples services. We can also offer training and consultancy for fellow professionals and those seeking to enhance their understanding of issues facing LGBTcommunities. | www.elop.org | |
| Femesque | T | Nationwide | Support | Company based in Aldershot offering dressing services for the trans gendered and cross dressing community. | www.femesque.com | ||||
| FFLAG - Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays | Nationwide | Support | Dedicated to supporting parents and their lesbian, gay and bisexual daughters and sons. | www.fflag.org.uk | |||||
| FTM London | T | London | Support | A peer support group for female to male transgender or transsexual people. | info@ftmlondon.org.uk | www.ftmlondon.org.uk | |||
| Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association (GALHA) | L | G | B | Nationwide | Support | GALHA is affiliated to the International Humanist and Ethical Union and the International Lesbian and Gay Association. GALHA is also affiliated to Amnesty International, whose UK section has its own active Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Network. | http://www.lgbthumanists.org.uk/ | ||
| Gay Outdoor Club | L | G | B | T | Nationwide | Support | The Surrey group generally walk on the 4th Sunday of each month and provides a wide range of outdoor and indoor sports and recreational activities for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender men and women. | www.goc.org.uk/groups/surrey | |
| Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES) | T | Nationwide | Support | Information for trans people, their families and the professionals who care for them. | www.gires.org.uk | ||||
| GMFA (The gay men's health charity) | G | B | Nationwide | Support | GMFAs role is to provide gay men with accurate and credible information, and with the skills that enable them to make informed choices and exercise control over their own actions. | www.gmfa.org.uk | |||
| Grey & Gay | L | G | B | Berkshire | Support | Berkshire Older Lesbian and Gay Forum; Organisation supporting older lesbians and gay men. | stevebolgaf@yahoo.co.uk | http://rva.org.uk/organisation/bolgaf/ | |
| Healthy Surrey | L | G | B | T | Surrey | Support | Whether you are interested in personal health matters, or finding out the right information for someone else, then this site is for you. You will also find out about the campaigns we are running and key health and wellbeing information for those residents who live in Surrey. | https://www.healthysurrey.org.uk/your-health/mental-wellbeing/adults | |
| iAmMe (https://eikon.org.uk/) | L | G | B | T | Surrey | Support | iAmMe LGBTQ support for young people in Surrey Heath would like to invite all Parents to a regular coffee evening. Get advice, guidance and to meet new people | Shaffrina.barker@Eikon.org.uk | https://eikon.org.uk/our-services/iamme/ |
| Introduction to LGBT+ | L | G | B | T | Nationwide | LGBT Resource | Outline's explanation introducing you to terms about sexuality and gender identities | info@outlinesurrey.org.uk | https://youtu.be/R39CO6s400Q |
| KAIROS (Surrey based Christian group for LGBTQI people) | L | G | B | T | Surrey | Support | Kairos227 is a group of Jesus-centred LGBTQI people and straight allies. "We meet in the presence of God to provide a place of safety, mutual support and celebration so that we can be strengthened to live joyfully and confidently for God, as the people we were made to be" | https://kairos227.wordpress.com/ | |
| London Bisexual Women's Group | B | London | Support | Regular social group for bisexual women. | http://lbiwomen.bi.tocotox.org/ | ||||
| Mental Health Crisis HelpLine | L | G | B | T | Surrey | Support | Run by Surrey and Boarders Partnership. A NHS Surrey resource. The Crisis Helpline is staffed by care professionals who are experienced in working with people with mental ill-health. | https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/our-services/advice-guidance/getting-help-crisis | |
| Mermaids | T | Nationwide | Support | Supports children and teenagers up to age 19, who are trying to cope with gender identity issues. | www.mermaidsuk.org.uk | ||||
| Outcrowd | L | G | B | T | Support | Social and support group for LGBT+ people over 18 years old. Based in Woking and Ripley | http://outlinesurrey.org.uk/outcrowd/ | ||
| Pink Therapy | L | G | B | T | Nationwide | Support | The UK's largest independent therapy organisation working with gender and sexual minority clients. They aim to promote high quality therapy and training services for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and others who identify as being gender or sexual minorities. | www.pinktherapy.com | |
| Proud 2 Serve | L | G | B | T | Nationwide | Support | A resource and network for the gay and straight military community in Her Majesty's Armed Forces. | www.proud2serve.net | |
| Queer Youth Network | L | G | B | T | Nationwide | Support | A national non-profit making organisation that is run by and for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) Young People and is based in the United Kingdom. | www.lgbtyouth.org | |
| Reading Pride | L | G | B | T | Reading | Support | The charity organises the annual Reading Pride Festival in King's Meadow Park, Reading and supports LGBTA communities in the Thames Valley throughout the year. | www.readingpride.co.uk | |
| Regard | L | G | B | T | Nationwide | Support | The national organisation of Disabled Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals and Transgendered People. | www.regard.org.uk | |
| Sam's Trans Journey | T | Nationwide | LGBT Resource | A personal journey of Sams Transioning from Male to Female | https://www.facebook.com/samthenewwoman/ | ||||
| Sex/Gender Reassignment Surgery Guide | T | Nationwide | Support | The guide is designed to be a primer for individuals seeking information about Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS). Undergoing SRS is a complex process, both for the individual seeking to transition and for their partners/loved ones. | https://www.qunomedical.com/en/resources/sex-reassignment-surgery-guide | ||||
| Solace Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) | Nationwide | Support | Provides local communities with a safe, discreet and caring environment to support victims of rape and sexual assault. | www.solacesarc.org.uk | |||||
| Stonewall | L | G | B | T | Nationwide | Support | National LGBT organisation, founded in 1989. | www.stonewall.org.uk | |
| Surrey Herritage LGBT Archives | L | G | B | T | Surrey | LGBT Resource | Surrey's own archive of LGBT+ history in Surrey. "Until recently, LGBT history was a tricky subject for heritage organisations but it is now emerging through collections and displays across the UK. It is a heritage that is being celebrated and not kept in the closet." | https://www.exploringsurreyspast.org.uk/themes/subjects/diversity/lgbt-history/ | |
| Surrey Information Point | L | G | B | T | Surrey | Support | Surrey Information Point is a directory of care, support and wellbeing services mainly for adults over the age of 25. | https://www.surreyinformationpoint.org.uk/ | |
| Surrey Safe Havens | L | G | B | T | Surrey | Support | Safe Havens provide out of hours help and support to people and their carers who are experiencing a mental health crisis or emotional distress. - There are five Safe Havens open in town centre locations across Surrey and north east Hampshire to residents of any district or borough within this area. So, for example, if you live in Epsom you could go to the Guildford Safe Haven. - They are open evenings, weekends and bank holidays and are designed to give adults a safe alternative to A&E when in crisis (please see individual services for detailed opening times). - Each Safe Haven is staffed by a mental health practitioner from Surrey and Borders Partnership and two trained Safe Haven workers. Peer support from people with lived experience of mental health issues is also increasingly available. | https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/our-services/mental-health/safe-havens | |
| Sutton LGBT Forum | L | G | B | T | London | Support | For lesbian, gay, bi and trans people in the London Borough of Sutton | www.lgbtsutton.co.uk | |
| Switchboard (Previously Know as: London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard) | L | G | B | Nationwide | Support | Aims to provide an information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men and bisexual people from all backgrounds throughout the United Kingdom. | https://switchboard.lgbt/ | ||
| The Counselling Directory | L | G | B | Nationwide | Support | Finding specific counselling on your sexuality. | https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/sexuality.html | ||
| The Gender Trust | T | Nationwide | Support | Helps adults throughout the United Kingdom who are Transsexual, Gender Dysphoric, Transgender, or those who's lives are affected by gender identity issues. | www.gendertrust.org.uk | ||||
| The Rape And Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) | Nationwide | Support | A voluntary UK charitable organisation providing a range of confidential face to face counselling and telephone helpline services to anyone (male or female) whose life has been affected by sexual abuse or rape, whether recently or in the past, in Surrey and beyond. | www.rasasc.org | |||||
| The Surrey and London Association of Gay Organizations (SLAGO) | L | G | B | Support | SLAGO includes social and support groups for gay men and lesbians in various parts of London and the Home Counties. | www.slago.org.uk | |||
| The Welcome Project | L | G | B | T | Surrey | Support | The Welcome Project team work in partnership with other charities and volunteers to provide a variety of activities, support, guidance and opportunities for people who feel isolated, have lost their focus, suffer from anxiety or need a change of direction. | http://www.welcomeprojectsurrey.co.uk/ | |
| THT Woking Branch | Surrey | Support | Terrence Higgins Trust HIV support charity. Geoff Cook - Community Outreach Worker: MSM Communities Tel. 01483 263162 geoff.cook@tht.org.uk | www.tht.org.uk | |||||
| Trans Plus | T | Nationwide | Support | Is a confidential emotional, mental health support helpline for people who identify as Transgender, Agender, Gender Fluid, Non-binary | https://bristolmind.org.uk/help-and-counselling/mindline-transplus/ | ||||
| Transgender People | T | Nationwide | LGBT Resource | This list consists of many notable people who identify as transgender. The individual listings note the subject's nationality and main occupation. | https://everipedia.org/wiki/lang_en/List_of_transgender_people/ | ||||
| TranzWiki | T | Nationwide | Support | TranzWiki attempts to be a comprehensive directory of the groups campaigning for, supporting or assisting transgender people across the UK. | www.TranzWiki.net | ||||
| Twister | L | G | B | T | Surrey | Support | Twister offers a safe space for LGBT+ young people to meet and socialise and provide information and guidance when needed. The locations to Guildford, Spelthorne, Runnymede,Tandridge and Woking | lgbtqyouth@surreycc.gov.uk | https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/people-and-community/family-information-service/support-and-advice-for-parents-and-carers/young-people-information-for-families/support-for-young-people-who-are-lgbt#lgbtgroups |
| University of Surrey LGBT | L | G | B | T | Surrey | Support | Supporting, Representing and Uniting Surrey LGBT Students. | https://www.facebook.com/Surrey.LGBTplus/ |
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