Lgbtq+ support groups

Butterfly Talks
2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm
Butterfly Talks is room to build friendships and a meaning of community for LGBTQ+ people of marginalized genders including women, nonbinary friends, and trans men. This includes those that are questionings, multiple gender loving, asexual, or ANY label under the LGBTQ+ umbrella. We welcome anyone that is 18+ and a part of the community, living anywhere to combine us!
Learn more about Butterfly Talks

 

Lotus
2nd Wednesdays of each month at 7 pm
Lotus aims to forge community for all Asian Homosexual communities by creating a space to get together to form friendships as we discuss a multitude of topics; some as dense as the pressures of expectation to light topics prefer our favorite food. While we acknowledge that “Asian” is an umbrella term encompassing many subcultures. We strive to be inclusive and welcoming of everyone while avoiding beliefs rooted in ethnicism, colorism, or classism. This group welcomes all those of all Asian backgrounds including, but not limited to, those that are biracial, adopted, or immigrants. Those of all sexual orientations, genders, ages, and disabilities as well as those of diverse neurologic

LGBTQ+ social groups

CASPA - PRYZM (London)

CASPA is built on a intense appreciation and celebration of diversity as well as a respect for the identify of each member of our community. We recognise that many of our members also fit to the LGBTQ+ society and that being both LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent gives a person unique perspective and challenges. We started our new group called PRYZM for our Gay members in 2021 to give a safe, relaxed place to explore these issues and get to know other similar people.

CASPA website
Email: contactus@caspabromley.org.uk

LGBT+ Learning Disabilities Group (Wolverhampton)

Wolverhampton LGBT+ run Neurodiverse and Proud, alongside an LGBT+ and learning disabilities team. With all our activities we aim to be as inclusive as we can. All activities must be booked on Eventbrite beforehand to ensure communication is disseminated appropriately.

LGBT+ Wolverhampton website
Email: 0121 543 4287

LGBT Plus Spectrum (Stockport)

A group for those who identify as neurodiverse and/or pan-disabled. Although they are based in Stockport, they accept members from anywhere in the UK.

LGBT Plus Spectrum website
Telephone: 07562 269 558

Mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, attracted to both genders or trans (LGBTQ+)

Mental health problems such as depression or self-harm can affect any of us, but they're more ordinary among people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBTQ+).

This may be linked to LGBTQ+ people's experience of discrimination, homophobia or transphobia, bullying, social isolation, or rejection because of their sexuality.

Other things, such as their age, religion, where they inhabit , and their ethnicity can combine extra complications to an already difficult situation.

How talking therapy can help

It might not be easy, but getting help with issues you're struggling to deal with on your own is one of the most important things you can do.

Talking with a therapist who's trained to labor with LGBTQ+ people may help with issues such as:

  • difficulty accepting your sexual orientation
  • coping with other people's reactions to your sexuality
  • feeling your body does not reflect your true gender (gender dysphoria)
  • transitioning
  • low self-esteem
  • self-harm
  • suicidal thoughts
  • depression
  • coping with bullying and discrimination
  • anger, isolation or rejection from family, friends or your community
  • fear of v

    Find LGBT+ support proximate you

    LGBT Health and Wellbeing

    LGBT Health and Wellbeing provide assist services, social events and resources so LGBT+ people can address the health issues that impact their lives and connect with their local communities. They work to confirm LGBT people contain access to quality healthcare, including counselling. There is also a Trans Back Programme available for people aged 16+, which provides passionate support, resources, guidance and information.

    They also host the LGBT Helpline Scotland, which provides communication and emotional assist to the LGBTQIA+ community across Scotland, as well as the families, friends and supporters of LGBT+ people, health and social nurture professionals working with LGBT+ people, and those who are questioning their sexuality and/or gender identity.

    Visit the LGBT Health and Wellbeing website
    Access the LGBT Helpline Scotland

    LGBT Youth Scotland

    LGBT Youth Scotland is a national philanthropy for LGBTI adolescent people, working with 13–25 year olds across the country. They run a range of youth groups as well as providing both telephone and online support to young people around their sexuality and gender identity, includi

    lgbtq+ support groups

    50+ and THRIVING

    Leah Raisor and Michelle Reed are the facilitators.
    (lraisor@lgbtlifecenter.org / mreed@lgbtlifecenter.org)

    This 50+ support group is a dynamic gathering engineered for individuals over the age of 50 who want to explore modern activities, learn fresh skills, and enjoy camaraderie.

    Through a variety of engaging events and classes provided by Tidewater Arts Outreach, members can stay active, find new passions, and erect lasting friendships in a fun and supportive atmosphere. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with others while embracing personal expansion and shared experiences.

     

    Ace&Aro+ Affirming Space (18+)

    1st Fridays from 7:00 – 9 PM [HYBRID]
    Facilitator: Remi Jäger (he/him)

    aceandarospace@gmail.com

    Open to adults who identify as or are questioning being on the asexual and/or aromantic spectrums.

    We hope to provide an accessible place for our community to connect, assist one another, and chat about our successes, difficulties, joys, and struggles as Ace and Aro people.

    Currently, we offer one help meeting a month, along with a few social events like board game nights, holiday parties, park walks, museum tours, and bookstore