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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NameLGBTCounty AreasSupport or LGBT ResourceDescriptionEmail ContactWeb Address
Being gay is okay (BGiOK)LGBNationwideSupportInformation and advice for gay, lesbian, bisexual and unsure under twenty-fives.www.bgiok.org.uk
Catalyst SupportSurreySupportDrug and alcohol service providing support to people throughout Surrey aged 18 and abovewww.catalystsupport.org.uk
Croydon Area Gay Society (CAGS)GBSurreySupportEstablished over 30 years ago, CAGS is a society for gay men and women in and around Croydon.www.cags.org.uk
DependTSupportAn 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 DepressionLGBTNationwideSupportA 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. It’s a health condition that can’t 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/
EikonLGBTSurreySupportHelping young people in Surrey feeling safe, heard and supported.EikonLGBT@eikon.org.ukhttps://eikon.org.uk/
ElopLGBTNationwideSupportis 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 people’s 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
FemesqueTNationwideSupportCompany based in Aldershot offering dressing services for the trans gendered and cross dressing community.www.femesque.com
FFLAG - Families and Friends of Lesbians and GaysNationwideSupportDedicated to supporting parents and their lesbian, gay and bisexual daughters and sons.www.fflag.org.uk
Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association (GALHA)LGBNationwideSupportGALHA 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 ClubLGBTNationwideSupportThe 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)TNationwideSupportInformation for trans people, their families and the professionals who care for them.www.gires.org.uk
GMFA (The gay men's health charity)GBNationwideSupportGMFAs 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
Healthy SurreyLGBTSurreySupportWhether 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
Introduction to LGBT+LGBTNationwideLGBT ResourceOutline's explanation introducing you to terms about sexuality and gender identitiesinfo@outlinesurrey.org.ukhttps://youtu.be/R39CO6s400Q
KAIROS (Surrey based Christian group for LGBTQI people)LGBTSurreySupportKairos227 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 GroupBLondonSupportRegular social group for bisexual women.http://lbiwomen.bi.tocotox.org/
Mental Health Crisis HelpLineLGBTSurreySupportRun 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
MermaidsTNationwideSupportSupports children and teenagers up to age 19, who are trying to cope with gender identity issues.www.mermaidsuk.org.uk
Pink TherapyLGBTNationwideSupportThe 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 ServeLGBTNationwideSupportA resource and network for the gay and straight military community in Her Majesty's Armed Forces.https://www.facebook.com/Proud2Serve.co.uk
Reading PrideLGBTReadingSupportThe 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
RegardLGBTNationwideSupportThe national organisation of Disabled Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals and Transgendered People.www.regard.org.uk
Solace Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs)NationwideSupportProvides local communities with a safe, discreet and caring environment to support victims of rape and sexual assault.www.solacesarc.org.uk
StonewallLGBTNationwideSupportNational LGBT organisation, founded in 1989.www.stonewall.org.uk
Surrey Herritage LGBT ArchivesLGBTSurreyLGBT ResourceSurrey'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 PointLGBTSurreySupportSurrey 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 HavensLGBTSurreySupportSafe 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
Switchboard (Previously Know as: London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard)LGBNationwideSupportAims 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 DirectoryLGBNationwideSupportFinding specific counselling on your sexuality.https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/sexuality.html
The Gender TrustTNationwideSupportHelps 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)NationwideSupportA 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
THT Woking BranchSurreySupportTerrence Higgins Trust HIV support charity. Geoff Cook - Community Outreach Worker: MSM Communities Tel. 01483 263162 geoff.cook@tht.org.ukwww.tht.org.uk
Transgender PeopleTNationwideLGBT ResourceThis 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/
TwisterLGBTSurreySupportTwister 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 https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/children/support-and-advice/families/support-and-advice/young-people/lgbt-support
University of Surrey LGBTLGBTSurreySupportSupporting, Representing and Uniting Surrey LGBT Students.https://www.facebook.com/Surrey.LGBTplus/

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