Directory

LGBTQ+ groups and services across Lancashire and beyond.

Asylum & Immigration 9

RAIS Lancaster

RAIS Lancaster RAIS Lancaster (Refugee, Advocacy, Information, and Support) is a volunteer-driven charity established in 2017, with a commitment to the public good of providing vital relief and support to asylum seekers, refugees, and their families in Lancaster, Morecambe, Heysham and surrounding areas. https://rais.org.uk/

Red Cross Preston asylum seeker drop-in

Red Cross Preston asylum seeker drop-in –
10:00am-13:30pm every Thursday (arrive before 10am):
St Cuthbert Church Centre (Douglas Hall)
Lytham Road, Fulwood, Preston  PR2 3AR.

Rainbow Migration

Rainbow Migration (National LGBTQ+ migrant and refugee charity)   
https://www.rainbowmigration.org.uk/

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Micro Rainbow

Micro Rainbow (National housing charity for LGBTQ+ refugees) https://microrainbow.org/

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Lesbian Immigration Support Group

Lesbian Immigration Support Group (in Manchester)
https://lisg.uk/

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African Rainbow Family

African Rainbow Family (supports LGBTQ+ refugees and asylums seekers)
http://africanrainbowfamily.org  

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Watson Ramsbottom solicitors

Watson Ramsbottom solicitors in Blackburn  (experienced in working with LGBT clients)
http://watsonramsbottom.com

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Sahara Project in Preston

01772 702090

Sahara Project in Preston– Women’s only service for black and ethnic minority women. Services includes support with immigration and English https://www.saharainpreston.org.uk/ 01772 702090

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Free English classes- University of Central

Free English classes- University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2XB, Room: Livesey House Building, First Floor, Rooms 126 and 127 https://www.uclan.ac.uk/cpd/courses/free-english-classes

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Bereavement 1

Cruse Bereavement Care

Cruse Bereavement Care
http://www.cruse.org.uk/

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Bisexuality 1

BiPhoria social and support group

BiPhoria social and support group (based in Manchester)
http://www.biphoria.org.uk/

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Counselling 5

Pink Therapy

Pink Therapy– directory of LGBTQ+ counsellors based in the UK https://pinktherapy.com/

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Minds Matter talking therapies

Minds Matter talking therapies
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter

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Steph Cole counsellor

Steph Cole counsellor Steph works with young people as well as adults. https://welldoing.org/counsellors/steph-cole-person-centredhumanistic-counsellor-online

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Owen Spencer counsellor

owen@ospencercounselling.co.uk

Owen Spencer counsellor A Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity counsellor (GSRD) who works with individuals and couples within and outside the LGBTQIA+ community. Focused on a person-centred approach and other combined elements that fit the clients needs. http://www.ospencercounselling.co.uk Email: owen@ospencercounselling.co.uk FaceBook: facebook.com/owenspencercounselling, Instagram: instagram.com/ospencercounselling

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Rob Hesketh counsellor

rob.tsm@outlook.com07491881149

Rob Hesketh counsellor Everyone goes through personal difficulties from time to time and person centred counselling is a way to work through the hurts & hang-ups of life in a safe, non-judgmental place, where you are at the centre of the work. My aim is to provide that space for you. Contact me: rob.tsm@outlook.com , 07491881149 , insta: thestrengthenedmind

Disability 2

Disability Equality North-West

Disability Equality North-West
http://www.disability-equality.org.uk/

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Regard

Regard – the national organisation for disabled lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people
facebook.com/groups/131451632773/?fref=ts

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Domestic Violence 6

Lancashire Victim Services

info@lancashirevictimservices.orgWebsite0300 323 0085

Lancashire Victim Services– Tel: 0300 323 0085 , E-mail info@lancashirevictimservices.org
Website: www.lancashirevictimservices.org.   Secure E-mail: vcu.lancashire@victimsupport.cjsm.net

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Be Free – PAC (Positive Action in the Community)

info@p-a-c.org.uk01282 726000

Be Free – PAC (Positive Action in the Community)– A domestic abuse service which supports victims or witnesses of domestic abuse in the Pendle and Rossendale area. Also, in Pendle,  a children’s services team which provides the same support as above to children and young people aged 4-18. Helpline 01282 726000 Email:  info@p-a-c.org.uk Website   https://www.p-a-c.org.uk/be-free-adults/

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National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Project

National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Project– This project aims to improve the infrastructure and support for reporting of LGBT+ domestic abuse as well as making it easier for LGBT+ people to seek help when they need it.
The project has an extensive website at https://www.consortium.lgbt/2020/02/19/national-lgbt-domestic-abuse-project/

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The Birchall Trust

The Birchall Trust– The Birchall Trust offers counselling and support to survivors of rape, sexual abuse and sexualised violence. They offer counselling to ages 4 years and above (children, young people and adults). They also offer pre-trial counselling too. Their website is www.birchalltrust.org.uk

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Galop

info@galop.org.uk0800 999 5428

Galop is a UK-based anti-LGBTQ+ abuse charity. They operate a helpline for LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual violence and abuse. The number is 0800 999 5428

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Loving me

help@lovingme.uk

Loving me– provides specialist one to one support by qualified and experienced Domestic Violence Advisors who also identify as Trans, Non-binary and Gender queer. help@lovingme.uk

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Driving Instructors 1

michelle-billplantinstructors@outlook.com, (3) Facebook

michelle-billplantinstructors@outlook.com

michelle-billplantinstructors@outlook.com, (3) Facebook

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Eating Disorders 1

Beat Eating Disorders

Beat Eating Disorders– National eating disorder charity that support people of all ages. https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/i-need-support-now/

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Education 2

LGBT+ History Month

LGBT+ History Month
www.lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk

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End of Life 2

Compassion in Dying

Compassion in Dying www.compassionindying.org.uk

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Advance Decisions

Advance Decisions: www.mydecisions.org.uk

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Faith 8

Liberty Church

07955 597771

Liberty Church (LGBTQ+ inclusive church in Blackpool) www.libertychurchblackpool.org.uk

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LGBTQ Sunday

LGBTQ Sunday – Lancaster LGBTQ+ Christians and friends – 3pm first Sunday of every month at The Cornerstone, Dalton Square, LA1 1PX – LGBTQ-led service, friends and allies welcome, informal with reflection and conversation, safe space for all – www.LGBTQSunday.uk

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Hidayah (LGBT+ Muslims)

Hidayah (LGBT+ Muslims) https://www.hidayahlgbt.co.uk

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Purple Souls

purplesouls2023@gmail.com

Purple Souls (Lancashire based charity that supports LGBTQ+ Muslims) https://www.purplesouls.co.uk/ email: purplesouls2023@gmail.com

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Imaan (LGBTQI Muslim Support)

Imaan (LGBTQI Muslim Support) www.imaan.org.uk

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Naz and Matt Foundation

Naz and Matt Foundation- Are a specialist charity providing a comprehensive range of trauma informed 1-2-1 and group support services to LGBTQI+ individuals, or their parents, from religious or culturally conservative backgrounds. They work mainly in the areas of religious and cultural homophobia, ‘honour’ based abuse, LGBTQI+ forced marriage and conversion therapy, all of which fall under the wider umbrella category of domestic abuse. https://www.nazandmattfoundation.org/

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Jewish LGBT+ Group

Jewish LGBT+ Group www.jglg.org.uk

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OneBodyOneFaith (formerly Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement)

OneBodyOneFaith (formerly Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement)
www.onebodyonefaith.org.uk

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Fitness and Exercise 1

Women’s walk and talk by Tribe Fitness

Women’s walk and talk by Tribe Fitness: A free inclusive women’s walking group for any age, background and fitness. Our aim is to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of women, strengthen and develop womens support networks and to make new friends! LGBTQ inclusive 🌈 (1) Facebook

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Forced Marriage 1
Hair dressers & Barbers 4

KUKO hair and nails

KUKO hair and nails, Fylde: https://www.facebook.com/kukohairandnailbar

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The Hair Witch

The Hair Witch, Leyland: https://www.facebook.com/thehairvvitch

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LGBT-inclusive Barber’s Shop

01253 356621

LGBT-inclusive Barber’s Shop Roy’s, 129 Red Bank Road, Bispham, Blackpool FY2 9HZ.
Tel. 01253 356621.   See Facebook link.

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Siixteen Salon, Rawtenstall https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086274492786

Siixteen Salon, Rawtenstall https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086274492786

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Hate Crime 4

True Vision – Police’s National Hate Crime Reporting website

True Vision – Police’s National Hate Crime Reporting website
True Vision 

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Lancashire Police – Hate Crime Reporting

Lancashire Police – Hate Crime Reporting
https://doitonline.lancashire.police.uk/PEDisclaimer/Create

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UK LGBT Hate Crime Helpline

0808 801 0661

UK LGBT Hate Crime Helpline
People across England, Scotland and Wales who have experienced, witnessed or know someone who is experiencing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Hate Crime can contact the LGB&T Hate Crime helpline on 0808 801 0661, or visit the websitewww.stophateuk.org for support and information. The helpline is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; calls are free from landlines and most mobiles but they can always call you back if you want.

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Stop Hate UK

Stop Hate UK National anti-Hate charity. They have a page which explains how to report online hate crime and hate speech. https://www.stophateuk.org/about-hate-crime/what-is-online-hate-crime/how-to-report-online-hate/

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Housing and Homelessness 6

Albert Kennedy Trust

Albert Kennedy Trust is a LGBTQ+ charity that supports young people 16-25 who are struggling with housing and homelessness. You can contact them via this page https://www.akt.org.uk/contact

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Foxton Centre

info@foxtoncentre.co.uk01772 555925

Foxton Centre Foxton Centre runs a homeless day centre which is located on Fox Street, Preston (in the basement of the Central Methodist Church in the City Centre). This is open 09:00-17:00. Here you can find help with finding temporary and permanent accommodation. To contact the Foxton Centre call 01772 555925, or email info@foxtoncentre.co.uk

Stonewall Housing

0800 6404 404

Stonewall Housing run a free housing-related advice helpline for all LGBTQ+ people, this is open everyday 10:00-13:00. Call 0800 6404 404.

Shelter

Shelter are a national housing charity that run several one to one services in Lancashire, from their centre in Blackburn. https://england.shelter.org.uk/get_help Shelter also have a resource page for those wanting to find other LGBTQ+ people to privately rent with. You can access here: How to find an LGBTQ+ friendly home – Shelter England

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Key

01772 678979

Key Key supports young people aged 16-25 from Chorley and South Ribble who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. They can make referrals for supported accommodation if appropriate (16/17-year-olds need to have been referred to Children’s Social Care). Drop in is open from 12-3pm Monday to Friday for housing advice or you can telephone 01772 678979 to make an appointment. Unit 2 Balfour Court, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2TF. They hold a social drop-in Tuesday and Thursday 12-1pm for coffee and a chat. They have internet facilities which can be used to apply for housing, apply for benefits or apply for employment etc. Young people who are homeless can use their shower and laundry facilities. www.keycharity.org.uk

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Lancashire Mind

Lancashire Mind provide a free coaching service for young people living in Lancashire, between the ages of 10-18. https://www.lancashiremind.org.uk/project/childrens-virtual-wellbeing-coaching/

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Intersex 1

Intersex UK

Intersex UK
www.intersexuk.org

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Legal Advice 3

Stephensons law firm – head office in Wigan

Stephensons law firm – head office in Wigan – advice to individuals and employees on matters of discrimination, nationally.
https://www.stephensons.co.uk/

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Harrison Drury solicitors – branches in Preston, Garstang, Clitheroe, Lancaster and Kendal

Harrison Drury solicitors – branches in Preston, Garstang, Clitheroe, Lancaster and Kendal

Probate guide and things to do when someone passes away

Probate guide and things to do when someone passes away:
Probate guide

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LGBT Media 2
LGBTQ+ Parenting, Adoption & Fostering 6

Trans Pac

positive.identities@barnardos.org.uk

Trans Pac– resources for trans parents, carers and their families, as well as providing information for the professionals with whom they come into contact. Their website: Transpac – Trans Parents and Carers (positiveidentities.org.uk) Email: positive.identities@barnardos.org.uk

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Proud 2B Parents (LGBT Parents’ group)

Proud 2B Parents (LGBT Parents’ group)
www.proud2BParents.co.uk
and www.facebook.com/Proud2bParents

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Lancashire County Council – Fostering

Lancashire County Council – Fostering
www.lancashire.gov.uk/fostering

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Adoption Lancashire and Blackpool

Adoption Lancashire and Blackpool www.adoptionlancashireblackpool.org.uk 

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Parallel Parents (fostering organisation)

Parallel Parents (fostering organisation)
www.StartFostering.com

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Rainbow Families

rainbowfamiliesbwd@gmail.com

Rainbow Families is a support group for LGBTQ+ parents and parents of LGBTQ+ people in Lancashire. Email is rainbowfamiliesbwd@gmail.com

LGBTQ+ Sport 2

Pride Sports / Pride Games (Manchester)

Pride Sports / Pride Games (Manchester)
www.pridesports.org.uk

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Typhoons inclusive Rugby Union Football Club

Typhoons inclusive Rugby Union Football Club (Preston) https://www.facebook.com/TyphoonsRUFC/

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Mental Health 8

Rainbow Mind

Rainbow Mind: A mental health and well-being service run by mind. https://linktr.ee/rainbowmind They run Queer Connect a new bi-monthly drop-in group run by young, queer folk (18-25)

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Switchboard

0800 0119 100

Switchboard: the national LGBTQ+ phone line. Call 0800 0119 100 or head to https://switchboard.lgbt/

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Lancashire Care Mental Health Access Line

Lancashire Care Mental Health Access Line
Tel 111 – North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) will triage and transfer relevant calls.

Child Action North West

Child Action North West
http://www.canw.org.uk. Can provide counselling for children and young people up to age 19 with sexual orientation or gender identity issues, provided the child is resident in, or goes to a school in, the Lancashire County Council area (i.e. excluding the unitary authorities of Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen).

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NHS Tips for coping with depression

NHS Tips for coping with depression
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Pages/dealing-with-depression.aspx

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Mind OUT – LGBTQ+ project based in Brighton and Hove

Mind OUT – LGBTQ+ project based in Brighton and Hove
www.mindout.org.uk

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Staying safe net

Staying safe net is an online self-help resource for those struggling with their mental health https://www.stayingsafe.net/about

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Healthwatch

Healthwatch are a national health charity. They have a helpful directory for those who want support with their mental health. https://healthwatchlancashire.co.uk/mental-health-support/

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Neurodiverse support 1

LGBTQ Adults with ADHD support group

LGBTQ Adults with ADHD support group: The group is run by ADHD UK, and provides a welcoming, non-judgmental space to explore shared experiences, reduce isolation, and discuss strategies for navigating life as a neurodivergent member of the LGBTQ+ community. You can find full details here: https://events.adhduk.co.uk/events/list/?tribe-bar-search=lgbtq <https://events.adhduk.co.uk/events/list/?tribe-bar-search=lgbtq>

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Older People support 2

Rainbow Call Companions

Rainbow Call Companions
A national charity called Reengage offers this telephone befriending service to LGBTQ+ people aged 75+.

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Age UK Lancashire

helptogetonline@ageuklancs.org.uk0300 303 1234

Age UK Lancashire national charity with local branches in Lancashire. Provides several services which are inclusive to LGBTQ+ people. https://www.ageuk.org.uk/lancashire/ . They also provide one to one digital support and lessons on how to get online, email Email: helptogetonline@ageuklancs.org.uk
Telephone: 0300 303 1234

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Parents of LGBTQ+ people 5

Rainbow Families

rainbowfamiliesbwd@gmail.com

Rainbow Families is a support group for LGBTQ+ parents and parents of LGBTQ+ people in Lancashire. Email is rainbowfamiliesbwd@gmail.com

Transparent

hello@lancslgbt.org.uk

Transparent support group for parents of trans people. Monthly meet-up at a venue in Blackpool. For more information contact hello@lancslgbt.org.uk

Proud Trust

Proud Trust– Offer training to schools and resources https://www.theproudtrust.org/schools-and-training/

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Mermaids

Mermaids – support for families with trans or non-binary children
www.mermaidsuk.org.uk Mermaids Support Line, offering free phone, webchat and email support Monday to Friday 1pm – 8.30pm. Online peer support for young people – with weekly youth groups and monthly Dungeons & Dragons and gaming groups. Accessed via our community forum Youth Forum – Mermaids Online peer support for parents, with 2 weekly parents online peer groups, a book club and What Now workshops for parents. Accessed via our community forum Parents Forum – Mermaids 

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Gendered Intelligence

Gendered Intelligence– are a trans led charity for trans people, including young trans and non-binary people. They run several online groups including online youth groups. They also run yearly residentials and retreats for young trans people. Head to https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/services?category=secondary#for-family-of-trans-people

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Schools 3

Bernardos

Bernardos– Offer “positive identities” training to schools to tackle homophobia and transphobia among young people https://www.barnardos.org.uk/get-support/support-for-young-people/lgbt

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Proud Trust

Proud Trust– Offer training to schools and resources https://www.theproudtrust.org/schools-and-training/

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Just like Us

Just like Us- Offer talks to schools delivered by LGBTQ+ people talking about their experiences growing up LGBTQ+ https://www.justlikeus.org/home/get-involved/school-talks/

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Sexual violence, Domestic violence and assault support 3

Trust House

01772 825288

Trust House is a Lancashire based charity that provides person centred support to those affected by any kind of sexual violence or abuse. 01772 825288 https://trusthouselancs.org/

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Galop

info@galop.org.uk0800 999 5428

Galop is a UK-based anti-LGBTQ+ abuse charity. They operate a helpline for LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual violence and abuse. The number is 0800 999 5428

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Loving me

help@lovingme.uk

Loving me– provides specialist one to one support by qualified and experienced Domestic Violence Advisors who also identify as Trans, Non-binary and Gender queer. help@lovingme.uk

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Sexual Health and HIV / AIDS services 7

Renaissance

Renaissance UK
Healthier Living project – a free & confidential service providing support for those living with and affected by HIV in Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen
https://www.ren-uk.com/lgbt-health-and-wellbeing/

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M2M Sexual Health Clinic

M2M Sexual Health Clinic – for men who have sex with men.  Tuesdays 5.30 – 8.00pm at Horizon in Blackpool.

Horizon

01253 311431

Horizon is a LGBTQ+ alcohol, drugs and sexual health support organisation based in Blackpool which runs sexual health clinics for LGBTQ+ people and offer free sexual health kits. To contact them call 01253 311431

Blackpool and Lancashire Sexual Health Services

Blackpool and Lancashire Sexual Health Services
https://lancashiresexualhealth.nhs.uk/

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Terrence Higgins Trust

Terrence Higgins Trust:
www.tht.org.uk

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AVERT

AVERT – Facts about Sexual Health and HIV
www.avert.org

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Living Well with HIV

Living Well with HIV
www.myhiv.org.uk

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Substance and Alcohol Use 4

We Are With You

We Are With You – provides free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs and mental health from local services or online
https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/

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Renaissance UK

01253 311431

Renaissance UK- provide alcohol and drug harm reduction support at Horizon on Dickson Road in Blackpool https://ren-uk.com/drugs-alcohol-harm-reduction/ To contact them call 01253 311431

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Red Rose Recovery

Taylor.Lloyd@redroserecovery.org.uk01772 821440

Red Rose Recovery run a new support group for LGBTQ+ people with lived experience of alcohol and drug misuse. This group runs every Wednesday afternoon from 2-3pm from their office in Preston on Lune Street. If you would like more information please contact Tay Lloyd on Taylor.Lloyd@redroserecovery.org.uk. Their general advice phone line is 01772 821440

Inspire

Inspire is a Lancashire wide charity that provides support with recovery from addiction and dependence Preston – Inspire North and Central Lancashire (changegrowlive.org)

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Support after Suicide 3

AMPARO

AMPARO – provides emotional and practical support for anyone affected by suicide. 
https://listening-ear.co.uk/amparo/

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SpeakOUT

speakout@uksobs.org

SpeakOUT– is a virtual group for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ or who has lost an LGBTQ+ loved one to suicide. Meets last Monday of every month. Email: speakout@uksobs.org

You are Loved

You are Loved– is a mental health support service for people affected by suicide https://youare-loved.com/

Trans services 19

SHARE

SHARE- Psychosexual Service provides psychosexual therapy support to adults with sexual and relationship problems, including gender identity issues. Whilst an adult service, the service can provide assessment and support for clients between 16-18 for brief intervention education and normalisation regarding sex and sexual function. In addition we will work with colleagues to support younger clients from 16 experiencing gender identity issues to ensure timely referral to appropriate specialist services. The service hub is at ACORN Primary Health Care Centre, Accrington and satellite services are provided in a variety of locations across the geographical boundaries of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Trust and Lancashire County Council. Provides support https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/patients/patient-leaflets/PL1107

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Mermaids

Mermaids – support for families with trans or non-binary children
www.mermaidsuk.org.uk Mermaids Support Line, offering free phone, webchat and email support Monday to Friday 1pm – 8.30pm. Online peer support for young people – with weekly youth groups and monthly Dungeons & Dragons and gaming groups. Accessed via our community forum Youth Forum – Mermaids Online peer support for parents, with 2 weekly parents online peer groups, a book club and What Now workshops for parents. Accessed via our community forum Parents Forum – Mermaids 

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Renaissance Trans Support Group

01253 314717

Renaissance Trans Support Group at The Gynway Guesthouse, Blackpool.   2 meetings/socials a month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.  https://www.facebook.com/Blackpool-Renaissance-Trans-Support-Group-194379587311631/  and http://www.gynwayblackpool.com/renaissance_transgender_forum.htm.

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GIRES – Gender Identity Research & Education Society

GIRES – Gender Identity Research & Education Society
http://www.gires.org.uk/, Leaflets for children of parents who are transitioning:   https://www.gires.org.uk/explaining-to-children/

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Trans* masculine support and advice

Trans* masculine support and advice
https://www.facebook.com/TMSAUK

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The Beaumont Society

The Beaumont Society
www.beaumontsociety.org.uk

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Depend

Depend – support to all family members, spouses, partners and friends of transsexual people in the UK
www.depend.org.uk

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Transgender – NHS Gender Dysphoria Clinics

Transgender – NHS Gender Dysphoria Clinics
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Transhealth/Pages/Transhealthhome.aspx

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Trans Media Watch

Trans Media Watch – a charity dedicated to improving media coverage of trans and intersex issues
www.transmediawatch.org

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Trans Health Intel

Trans Health Intel- a resource for trans people looking for trans-friendly gp surgeries in the UK, https://www.transhealthcareintel.com/

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TransActual

TransActual- a resource for trans people on trans related healthcare, and for those providing care in the health service to trans people. https://www.transactual.org.uk/

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Curves Photography Studios

info@curvesstudios.co.uk0161 274 9084

Curves Photography Studios (for photoshoots) 1 Craven Court, Altrincham WA14 5DY, Tel. 0161 274 9084   Email: info@curvesstudios.co.uk
Website:  curvesphotographystudios.co.uk   

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Laser Hair Removal service

Laser Hair Removal service (Bispham, Blackpool)
www.oasiswellbeingclinic.com/laserhairremoval

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Laser Hair Removal service (Southport)

gailcreed121@hotmail.co.uk07548523343

Laser Hair Removal service (Southport) Mrs Gail Rodgers, Salon address 195, Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside PR8 1PF. Telephone n.o  07548523343. Book via gailcreed121@hotmail.co.uk 

Makeover Girl – Reinvent Yourself

Makeover Girl – Reinvent Yourself: An Image Consultancy specialising in Transgender Image & Style. Studio in Eccleston near Chorley.   https://www.makeovergirl.co.uk/    Also on Facebook.

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Makeup Lessons

Makeup Lessons: Private Makeup Lessons for Trans Individuals, from Nicola Jane
www.nicolajane-makeupartist.com/makeup-lessons/

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Gender Swap

Gender Swap- national charity that provides a wide range of services including a free clothing group, pop-up events and style workshops to support trans folks and the wider LGBTIQ+ community. https://genderswap.org/services

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Gendered Intelligence

Gendered Intelligence– are a trans led charity for trans people, including young trans and non-binary people. They run several online groups including online youth groups. They also run yearly residentials and retreats for young trans people. Head to https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/services?category=secondary#for-family-of-trans-people

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Young LGBTQ+ People 10

Bernado’s

Bernado’s– support LGBT+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and those questioning their sexual or gender identity) children, young people and their families in the UK. Head to https://www.barnardos.org.uk/get-support/support-for-young-people/lgbt

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Kooth Digital Health

Kooth Digital Health service for 11-18 year olds Kooth is a trusted NHS partner that provides free mental health support for 11-18 year olds at Kooth.com There is no GP or school referral needed, or waiting list

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Lancashire Mind

Lancashire Mind provide a free coaching service for young people living in Lancashire, between the ages of 10-18. https://www.lancashiremind.org.uk/project/childrens-virtual-wellbeing-coaching/

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Lancashire County Council Children & Family Wellbeing Service

pout@lancashire.gov.uk

Lancashire County Council Children & Family Wellbeing Service
http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/youthzone/things-to-do/groups/lgbt/ contact pout@lancashire.gov.uk.

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Work It Out LGBTQ+ youth group

Jessica.Knapman@brook.org.uk

Work It Out LGBTQ+ youth group (Blackburn,  Burnley and Hyndburn)
Email Jessica Knapman for information.  (Jessica.Knapman@brook.org.uk)

AKT

AKT – Digital Mentoring with “inter-AKT”
A safe and non-judgemental space for young people 16-25 years old who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation to access support.
https://www.akt.org.uk/

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The Proud Trust

The Proud Trust – Based in Manchester but runs young peoples groups: Fusion youth group (13-19), Brolly squad (trans and non binary, 13-19) and Proud young adults (18-25) www.theproudtrust.org

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PAPYRUS UK

PAPYRUS UK (Prevention of Young Suicide)
www.papyrus-uk.org

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Pace Yourself UK

Pace Yourself UK – information for young LGBT people and their families and friends
www.paceyourselfuk.weebly.com

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Gendered Intelligence

Gendered Intelligence– are a trans led charity for trans people, including young trans and non-binary people. They run several online groups including online youth groups. They also run yearly residentials and retreats for young trans people. Head to https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/services?category=secondary#for-family-of-trans-people

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