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Support Groups, GaySocs and Advisory Groups in North East England Newcastle Lesbian Line Remember when you first came out? Difficult wasn't it? We are a phone based support group. Call us on Tuesday evenings from 7 till 9 pm on 0191 261 2277. We also need more volunteers to help run this essential service. It won't take up much of your time and you'll be putting something back into the community. Website:
www.newcastlelesbianline.co.uk
LGBT Northern Network Are you being treated fairly at work or facing discrimination? We're a group that can help. The LGBT Northern network can provide confidential support, advice and information about your rights. We were set up in September 2001 to: - Provide support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people within the workplace. - Identify and deal with issues or problems faced by LGBT people within the workplace. - Ensure LGBT people have a voice within the trade union movement. - Highlight issues of human rights abuse of LGBT people internationally. - Inform and work with the Northern TUC on issues affecting LGBT workers. Any Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender person can contact the network for advice or assistance or to get involved on a strictly confidential basis. Also any trade union affiliated member can come along to our monthly meetings which are usually held on the first Friday of the month. Email:
MESMAC North East Gay and Bisexual Men's Project offering support, advice, social groups, counselling and HIV/safer sex advice, plus free condoms and lube. Open every weekday. Address Phone Minicom Fax Website Metropolitan Community Church A Christ centred church committed to the belief that God's love should be available to all, irrespective of gender, race, sexual orientation, age, ability or colour. All are welcome! Where: every Sunday at St. James' RUC Hall, Northumberland Street, Newcastle (entrance side yellow door). When: - 18.30 GMT
North East Gay Forum A meeting place on the internet for the gay community in the North East to inform others about their groups. The site is for individuals as well as groups. Web:
www.north-east-gay-forum.co.uk Parents Enquiry North East We are a voluntary helpline /
support group for parents of gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-gendered
sons and daughters. We are
parents of gay sons and lesbian daughters ourselves who feel we can give
the benefit of our experience and offer a friendly listening ear to
parents and other family members in what can be a very traumatic time in
their lives. We aim to help them to be proud of their children and
support them fully. We are affiliated to FFLAG (friends and families of
lesbians and gays) which is a national organisation. Contacts: Website:
www.parentsofgays.co.uk Poz/Neg Partners Online support for anyone who is HIV negative with a HIV partner. Web: http://www.jivedesign.biz/pozneg/index.html
Pride on Tyne We aim to run activities that are genuinely unique and responsive to the lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) communities in the region. Our events to entertain and celebrate LGB communities include an annual summer festival with a big main event. Pride on Tyne offers - attracts a broader range of people from the LGB communities than traditionally go out on the commercial scene - particularly older people, lesbians and people with children. - brings LGB people into Newcastle from across the region and other parts of the UK. - provides support for people from the LGB communities to organise their own cultural activities around areas they are interested in. - develops and showcases local LGB talent - endeavours within the restrictions of our funding to bring nationally known LGB performers to audiences in the North East. Membership is free and open to any lesbian, gay man or bisexual living in the North East. For details use the contact details below or check out our official website.
Contact Pride on Tyne
re-quest.org.uk A North East website for young men (regardless of sexuality) experiencing any type of mental distress. The site provides helpline contacts, web links and
personal stories.
Sistahood Sistahood is a webzine, with information, support, advice and humour. Our aim is to bridge the gap for lesbian, bisexual or unsure women who live in rural locations, or who feel isolated, and ladies from all over the North East. We are hoping to set up a social/support group for lesbian/bisexual women from Ashington and surrounding areas. Post: Sistahood, PO Box 164, Lynemouth, Morpeth, NE61 5WY Web: www.sistahood.org.uk
STaG South Tyneside and Gateshead Gay
and Bisexual Men's Project We run a helpline for confidential advice and information related to being gay or bisexual. Around half our calls are from first time callers. Why do people call us? For all sorts of reasons including; how to meet other men for friendship, doubts about sexuality, issues to do with being married. STaG also offers one-to-one advice and information and a professional counselling service which is by referral from one of our project workers and is free. We can also provide training on working positively with gay and bisexual men, to develop a greater awareness of gay and bisexual men's issues. For further information contact Steve or Mark on 0191 490 1699
Tyne & Wear Gay Switchboard We provide a telephone help and
advice line to lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, TV and TS, also for people
concerned with their welfare. It's a big step for many people to
pick up the phone and speak to a stranger, especially if they wish to
talk about what may be to them the biggest secret in the World. We
appreciate that, which is why we understand what courage it takes to
pick up the phone. Don't worry if you do and then you suddenly "dry up".
It's no big deal - we all understand. There's no hurry, just take your
time and speak when you feel you are able. Everything you do say is treated with the utmost respect and confidentiality. There's practically no limit to what you may wish to discuss, and we have a wealth of information should you require anything specific. You can talk to a man or woman most week nights from 7pm to 10 pm. Meetings are also held at our offices which are close to the Central Station. Please phone us for details. We are always keen to recruit
volunteers, if you're interested then just give us a bell on the main
number.
Washington Young Men's Project To provide a safe space for young gay and bisexual men aged between 16-25 to meet and build social networks. We meet: For further details contact: Website: www.mesmacnortheast.com
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