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AKT in the North East supports LGBTQ+ young people (16-25) who are homeless or living in a hostile environment.
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Open to anyone who has experienced anti-LGBTQIA+ violence or harassment and needs a safe space to talk. The helpline is run by LGBTQIA+ people and is completely confidential. It is operated by Galop, the LGBTQIA+ anti-violence charity supporting people facing hate crime, domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Live webchat also available via the website.
We will call you back if you can't get through to us the first time or if you call outside our opening hours. Just leave us a message with your contact details and the best time to get back to you.
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What we do
The Northern Region Gender Dysphoria Service is a service for people who experience persistent confusion and/or discomfort as a result of a discrepancy between their assigned sex and their gender identity. This includes people who want to change physical aspects of their gender as well as those who do not.
Some people who are distressed about their assigned sex have other health problems such as physical disabilities or mental health difficulties. The service is open to all but people with more complex needs may require additional support from other services.
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Established in 2006 to encourage gay people to play and enjoy the sport of rugby. Based at Percy Park RFC, Preston Avenue, North Shields, Tyne and Wear NE30 2BE
Rainbow Home is a charity providing support for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and refugees in the Northeast of England. Working with people who have fled their countries because of persecution based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Meets 3rd Friday of the month.
An LGBT+ football club that anyone can play for regardless of gender, sexuality or prior experience with football or sport. Everyone is welcome.
NUCASTLE training complex, Diana Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.
LGBTQ+ support group run by and for LGBTQ+ Catholics in the North East.
Meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at St Andrew's RC Church, Worswick St.
Varied programme, which includes mass, prayer, Bible study, discussion and social time. It is also possible to connect through Zoom. For more details contact Isabel.
A service for those on waiting list for NRGDS. Regular online and in person group meetings - drop ins, trans masculine, trans feminine and non-binary groups - as well as 1-2-1 support.
Please contact via email for the latest information on dates and times
LGBTQ+ organisations acting together as one voice for the North East LGBTQ+ communities. Various activities across the region and volunteer opportunities.
This group meets bi-weekly, to share experiences, make friends and have fun. There are two groups: one for 13-18 s and a group for 19-25s.
'All Under One Roof' has been running consistently for 20 years in south east Northumberland. We promise a warm welcome, a safe space to be your best queer self and great support (if you want it.)
Groups meet at the Oval, Roslin Park, Bedlington Station or online.
Trinity Youth also run further LGBT+ services, see website for details.
Northern Pride was formed in August 2007 after a brief gap in Pride activities following the closure of Pride on the Tyne. A research project was commissioned and carried out by MET Ltd to establish what the North East LGBTQ+ community would like from a Pride event. These results were fed back to the community in May 2007 and from this feedback, a group of volunteers came forward and formed the first Northern Pride Committee.
A social group for gay/bi men, meets 3rd Friday of the month in the Eagle Bar, Newcastle
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Parkinson's UK LGBTQI+ support network/group for information, support and more. An online meeting.
Please see website for more details.
A variety of social groups open to LGBTQ+ people aged 50+ including a Transgender Group, first and third Wednesday of each month, 7pm to 9pm.
A safe space for anyone to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional wellbeing.