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External Support

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If you are looking for a different type of support than what we offer or just need extra support, you can access the services below!

 

If you aren't in the Dorset area or don't fit into our age range we recommend using Brooks' LGBT+ support page to find your nearest project.

 

Please note that we are not responsible for any content on these external sites.

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Helplines

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ChildLine

Free 24/7 confidential support for young people in the UK. For more information, click here!

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Samaritans

Free 24/7 confidential support for anyone who needs help, whatever they're going through. For more information, click here!

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Switchboard

Confidential LGBT+ support, 10am-10pm, 365 days of the year. For more information, click here!

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Galop

Galop is the UK’s only specialist LGBT+ anti-violence charity. Providing advice, support and advocacy. For more information , click here!

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MindLine Trans+

Confidential support for anyone who identifies on the trans spectrum. For more information and to check times, click here!

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Terrance Higgins Trust

Terrence Higgins Trust is the UK's leading HIV and sexual health charity, support people living with HIV  and help the people using our services to achieve good sexual health.

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Shout

Free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. Just text 'shout' to the number below. For more information, click here!

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Intercom Trust Helpline

Intercom Trust's helpline provides information on local LGBT+ support and social groups and LGBT+ rights. Open 9Am to 4pm Monday to Friday.

LGBT+ Organisations

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The Proud Trust

The Proud Trust is an organisation that helps LGBT+ young people empower themselves, to make a positive change for themselves, and their communities.

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Stonewall

Stonewall campaigns for the equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people across Britain. 

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LGBT Consortium

LGBT Consortium work to strengthen and support LGBT+ groups, organisations and projects so they can deliver direct services and campaign for individual rights.

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Talbot Village Trust

The Talbot Village Trust empowers Mental Health, Climate Change, Education and Disadvantage based projects through funding and collaboration.

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LGBT Foundation

LGBT Foundation is a national charity delivering advice, support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities.

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GIRES

GIRES is a UK wide organisation whose purpose is to improve the lives of trans and gender non-conforming people of all ages.

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Gendered Intelligence

Gendered Intelligence deliver arts programmers and creative workshops to trans youth from across the UK.

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LGBT+ Voices Forum

The LGBT+ Voices Forum is explicitly and unequivocally inclusive of all sexual, romantic and gender identities, across Dorset.

Health Services

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CAMHS

CAMHS provides support to children and young people who are coping with significant mental health difficulties.

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Healthwatch Dorset

Healthwatch Dorset is an independent service which exists to speak up for local people on Health and Social Care.

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MindOUT

MindOut is a mental health service run by and for lesbians, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer people.

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Over the Rainbow

Over the Rainbow is an NHS health initiative for Dorset’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) and Men who have sex with Men (MSM) Communities.

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The Shores

The Shores is 24/7 support for the victims of rape or serious sexual assault.

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STARS

STARS is a pan-Dorset charity that offers one to one support for anyone who lives works or studies in Dorset and has experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives.

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Body Positive

Body Positive Dorset offers advice, practical support, counselling, life coaching, and information to people living with or affected by HIV.

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Public Health Dorset

Public Health Dorset's page on Supporting Young People's Mental Health has a number of additional resources listed including some that we have on this page. 

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FPA

FPA is a sexual health charity that provides health and education resources on sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing and relationships and sex.

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Pink Therapy Directory

Pink Therapy offers an extensive directory of LGBT+ friendly, confidential therapists and counsellors experienced in Gender and/or Sexuality questioning people.

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GIDS

The Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS) is a highly specialised clinic for young people presenting with difficulties with their gender identity.

(this link is currently, down, we are awaiting new information)

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GIC

The Gender Identity Clinic (GIC) is a highly specialised clinic for adults presenting with difficulties with their gender identity.

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Kooth

Kooth is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop.

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The Retreat

The Retreat aims to provide you with a safe and welcoming environment where you can discuss your problems and work towards solutions.

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Public Health Dorset

Public Health Dorset's page on Supporting Young People's Mental Health has a number of additional resources listed including some that we have on this page. 

Support Services

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Prince's Trust

The Prince's Trust is a charity that helps vulnerable young people get their lives on track. It supports 11 to 30-year-olds who are unemployed and those struggling at school and at risk of exclusion.

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We Are With You

We Are With You supports people to make positive behavioural changes, most notably with alcohol and drug misuse, and mental health.

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Diverse Abilities

Diverse Abilities is Dorset's disability charity supporting children and adults with profound physical and learning disabilities.

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Inclusive Community Church

Inclusive church serving Bournemouth, Poole, and Dorset. Special outreach to LGBT+ people.

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Mosaic

Mosaic offers family support, training, volunteer opportunities and events to Dorset based young people and families going through the bereavement process.

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The Chatterboxes Project

The Chatterboxes is a youth action project run by young people with disabilities aged 11-25 years old from Bournemouth, Poole and other parts of Dorset.

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Number 18

Number 18 is located in Poole Town Centre and provides confidential information and advice for Young People aged 12 to 19 (or 25 if they have special educational needs or disabilities).

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LovingMe

LovingMe is a free support and advocacy organisation providing one-to-one support for High-Risk Trans and Non-Binary people who have suffered Domestic Abuse in England .

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Dorset Mind

Dorset Mind is one of over 100 Local Minds support services, offering mental health support across England and Wales.

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Mermaids

Mermaids supports transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children and young people, as well as their families and professionals involved in their care.

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