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Coming along to First Move for LGBT under 18's is a great way to meet people and make friends in a safe and supportive place.

Joining a LGBTQ youth group for the first time can be a difficult move, but it's important to remember that other people are in exactly the same boat as you...

"First Move is the ideal place to find new friends of your own age and get real support from cool youth workers"

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What happens there?

People who come along to First Move want to meet new friends, try new things and go somewhere where they can be themselves.

A support service for you and/or your family is available and offers advice and counselling.

More info here.
How do I get in touch?

Email Tim for details: firstmove@pacehealth.org.uk or call

PACE/Office: 020 7700 1323
10.00am - 5.00pm | Mon to Fri

First Move Moby: 07504 874 195*
Call | Text | Voicemail


*Subject to availability
Where do I go?

First Move meets on Tuesday evenings in Islington, London. (Address not published here for safety reasons).
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Find us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/FirstMove
www.pacehealth.org.uk

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Young Peoples Counselling

Free & Confidential Counselling for Young People 18 years & under who are residents of London

About Counselling talking things through with a Counsellor can really help. It can support you if you are:
  • Feeling isolated & lonely, unhappy or depressed, angry or violent
  • Experiencing family problems, difficulties at school, college or work
  • Having drug or alcohol problems, eating difficulties, or you are self-harming
  • Experiencing abuse or discrimination
  • Exploring sexual identity and relationships
  • Or you just want someone to talk to…
About the counsellor…

Our counsellor works with young people who are exploring or questioning their sexuality and/or identity. She offers a safe space to talk privately about how you feel and help you to clarify and understand any concerns you may have.

Click here for more about under 18's counselling.
About PACE Youth Network:

  • PACE is committed to providing a safe and welcoming youth-friendly space for its younger users.
  • Our range of specialist youth projects and support services are designed to be easy to contact, confidential* to access and engaging to be part of.
  • PACE Youth Network is the collective name we use to describe our unique and diverse family of youth projects and support services for young people in and around London (aged 25 and under) who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or think they might be... Find out more at the PACE website: www.pacehealth.org.uk
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Anti Bullying & Exploitation (Under 18's)

Refer to us:

If you are a professional (teacher, social worker, youth worker etc) and want to refer a young person here are the guidelines and our referral form. All referrals require the young person’s consent and must be discussed with project workers first.

If you are aged 17 or under, identify as LGBTQ (or think you might be) and are being bullied - YOU CAN
EMAIL US IN TOTAL CONFIDENCE - OR CALL CHILDLINE (24hrs a day) on: 0800 1111

Download the referral forms here:

One2oneReferralGuidelines_agencies2009.pdf
ReferralFaxbackforms2009.pdf

Contact Tim:
Landline: 020 7715 0368
Mobile: 07504 874195


Email: firstmove@pacehealth.org.uk



PACE Schools Programme

PACE is offering a FREE package of training and support regarding LGBT issues to your school, your pupils and their families. Click here to visit the PACE Health website for more information

"Working with schools in London to achieve a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans young people, and those questioning their sexuality to play, learn and thrive"

If you wish to discuss anything about this programme, you can contact Tim Eastwood (Under 18's Programme Manager) or Jo Beecham (Children and Family Services Manager) by calling 020 7700 1323, or click here to send an e-mail.

First Move (as part of PACE Youth Network) is proudly supported by:

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