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An online resource - The purpose of the site is to provide the UK with a counselling support network, enabling those in distress to find a counsellor close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service. The website also contains a number of sections on emotional disorders (types of distress section) and provides some useful statistics. |
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| ELOP is a registered charity (No. 1067474) providing a range of services to members of East London’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities operating across East London - including Waltham Forest, Newham, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham, and Havering. Tel: 020 8509 3898 - Fax: 020 8521 4720 - Email: admin@elop.org |
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Assistance to LGB in dealing with homophobic violence and the police: 2G Leroy House, 436 Essex Road London N1 3QP. 020 7704 6767. Helpline 020 7704 2040 Mon 5-8, Tues. 1-3, Wed 3-6, Fri. 12-2. |
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PACE - 34 Hartham Road, London N7 6DL. General Enquiries & Switchboard: 020 7700 1323 Advocacy, Counselling, Workshops, Family Therapy Service & Group work, Employment Project & Youthwork Service |
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| FREE service for families with children under 25 who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or questioning their sexuality. Contact Howard Delmonte at PACE. Click here for more information about this FREE service. Telephone: 020-7700 1323 | |||||||
| PACE offers sexual health counselling for gay men age 16 & over. The service is open to anyone who would like to talk about issues related to sex, sexual health, sexuality or relationships. Counselling is free and confidential. Click here for more information about this FREE service. Telephone: 020-7700 1323 | |||||||
LAGER Lesbian & Gay Employment Rights |
LESBIAN & GAY EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS Unit 1G, Leroy House, 436 Essex Road, London N1. Women 020 7704 8066. Men & Minicom 020 7704 6066. |
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24/7 Support & advice for gay, lesbian & bisexual people. LLGS, PO BOX 7324, London, N1 9QS. 020 7837 7324, fax 0207 837 7300. Volunteer Recruitment: 020 7837 7606. |
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| Advice and Counselling for gay and bisexual men. Telephone: 020 7837 3337 (7.30 - 10.00pm) Alternate website: www.friend.dircon.co.uk | |||||||
Gay-friendly counselling service and help with relationships of all kinds. Psychosexual counselling is also available. Telephone: 01788 573241 (London Marriage Guidance offer a similar service . Telephone: 020 7580 1087.) |
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| A new website providing lots of information about stress and mental health problems faced by young men, self-help strategies, challenges to concerns that young men may have about using services, a comprehensive list of agencies and links to websites that can offer help, advice and information | |||||||
Spectrum |
Works with wide range of clients from a psychoanalytic/ psycho dynamic perspective. 7 Endymion Road, London, N4 1EE. Call for more details - tel: 020 8341 2277 | ||||||
For survivors of male rape and sexual abuse. PO Box 2470, London SW9 9ZP. 020 7833 3737. Mon Tues. 7.00 - 10.00pm |
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| Alcohol Counselling and Prevention Services. (ACAPS). 34 Electric Lane, Brixton, London SW2. Telephone: 0207 7737 3579 (9.30am-5.30pm) Email ACAPS | |||||||
| Free and confidential services for anyone affected by a drinking problem Capital House. 134 -138 Romford Road, Stratford, London E15. Telephone: 020 8527 3068 | |||||||
| The Community Drug Project has been providing services to people with drug problems in South London for over thirty years. | |||||||
| Drugscope is the UK's leading drugs charity and centre of expertise on drugs. Academic site aimed mainly at professionals, but a useful resource nevertheless! | |||||||
| Talk to Frank. 0800 77 66 00 Click the link to visit the online pages of this national helpline. | |||||||
Project LSD Lesbian & gay drugs services. |
Project LSD aims to increase awareness about drugs, reduce harm and enable individuals to make informed choices in their lives. Telephone: 020 7439 0717 Helpline - Thursdays 6.30 - 8.30pm | ||||||
Release provides a range of services dedicated to meeting the health, welfare and legal needs of drugs users and those who live and work with the
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| A social discussion group for Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and their friends. Providing a forum to address issues of common concern and share individual experiences and supporting LGBT Muslims in reconciling their sexual orientation or gender identity with Islam. Contact: PO Box 424, 37 Store Street, London, WC1 7QF Tel: 07940 726 820 / 07747 636010 Email: alfatiha_london@hotmail.com | |||||||
FFLAG is dedicated to supporting parents and their gay, lesbian and bisexual sons and daughters. See their website for more information. Central helpline: 0845 652 0311 Admin: 0845 652 0310 - 7 York Court, Wilder Street, Bristol, BS2 8QH |
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Families Together (FFLAG) |
London-based support group - Tel: 0845 6520318 |
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| FREE service for families with children under 25 who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or questioning their sexuality. Contact Howard Delmonte at PACE. Click here for more information about this FREE service. Telephone: 020-7700 1323 | |||||||
Ex and serving lesbian, gay and bisexual armed forces. BCM Box 8431 London WC1N 3XX. 020 7652 6464. |
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Homeless teenagers. London: 305A, 16/16A Baldwins Gardens, EC1N 7RJ. 020 7831 6562. Manchester: 23 New Mount Street, M4 4DE. 0161 953 4059. |
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Gay housemates - the UK gay and gay friendly housemate finder. Are you looking for gay accommodation or other gay people to start a houseshare with? Have you got a house or flat with a room to let and are looking for a tenant, but would prefer someone who is gay? If the answer is 'Yes!' gayhousemates.com can help Contains a database of potential housemates and properties throughout the UK, and you can search the housemate and property listings for free. www.gayhousemates.com |
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Gay-friendly youth project offering housing advice and resettlement, hot food, showers and other services to homeless young people. Based nr. Euston station. |
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Advice line: 020 7359 5767 - Mon. Fri. 10.00am - 1.00pm, Tues. Thurs. 2.00 - 5.00pm Minicom 020 7359 8188. |
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Remember - Many agencies and organisations on this list provide access to services for disabled people - not just the sites listed in this section. Please let me know if there are other sites for LGBT disabled people that you think should be included here. Email me from here to suggest a link. |
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For deaf lesbian & gay people. Information from: Mr Marcus Turley (Hon. secretary) E-mail: info@brothers-and-sisters-club.com |
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| Enhance your understanding of an "invisible community" here. www.deafgay.com/ | |||||||
National organisation of disabled lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people. BM Post - BM Regard, London WC1N 3XX Web - www.regard.org.uk Email - secretary@regard.org.uk. |
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AVERT: Aids Education and Research Trust ... Latest AIDS & HIV News, About Avert and the work that the charity carries out |
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| Children With Aids Charity was set up to help the youngest of those affected or infected by HIV and AIDS. It is a national UK charity with the simple aim of working towards a future without prejudice for these children and their families. | |||||||
| A UK charity supporting children, teenagers, women, heterosexual men and their families who are living with or closely affected by HIV and AIDS. | |||||||
Your source of information on HIV and AIDS. HIV and AIDS treatment, medicine, research, services and clinics info. Lots of information and links to sites world-wide. |
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NAT is the UK's leading policy development and advocacy AIDS organisation working to ensure that people in power take action on HIV both within the UK and internationally. |
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Sexual Health & HIV/AIDS education, prevention & support organisation for the South Asian, Middle Eastern and north African communities living in London. 9.00am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri. Palingswick House, 241 Kings Street, London W6 9LP. 020 8741 1879, fax 020 8741 9609. |
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| PACE offers sexual health counselling for gay men age 16 & over. The service is open to anyone who would like to talk about issues related to sex, sexual health, sexuality or relationships. Counselling is free and confidential. Click here for more information about this FREE service. Telephone: 020-7697 0014 and ask for Stephen Weaver | |||||||
Sexual Health clinic locator – Helps you find your nearest local Sexual Health (STI) Clinic anywhere in the UK. |
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Campaigning. 16-17 Clerkenwell Close, London EC1R 0AA. 0207 336 8860. Immigration: 0207 336 0620. Parenting Group: 0207 336 8860. |
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UK's leading HIV/AIDS Charity. 52-54 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8JU. 020 7831 0330. Esteem. This site deals with issues of self-esteem, confidence and self-worth for gay men. Get-It-Together. This site is all about the pleasures and pitfalls of gay men’s relationships. Both sites from the Terrence Higgins Trust in Brighton. |
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| UK Coalition of People Living with HIV and AIDS the national charity of People Living with HIV. Good national resource site. | |||||||
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Don’t forget - sexual health clinics also offer advice and information about all matters to do with sexual health, not just treatments for when things have gone wrong! Some clinics have walk in sessions, but it is usually necessary to make an appointment. |
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Sexual Health clinic locator – Helps you find your nearest local Sexual Health (STI) Clinic anywhere in the UK. |
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North London Sexual Health Clinics: |
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Barnet: |
Clare Simpson House Clinic - Telephone: 020 8216 4110 | ||||||
Enfield: |
The Town Clinic - Telephone: 020 8362 7630 | ||||||
Hampstead: |
Marlborough Clinic - Telephone: 020 7830 2047 | ||||||
Highgate: |
The Archway Clinic - Telephone: 020 7530 5800 | ||||||
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London-based gay men’s sexual health clinics, Specialist 'gay-only' sessions & Walk-in clinics |
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Axis - For gay and bisexual men U26 |
Mortimer Market centre Capper Street (Off Tottenham Court Road) London. WC1 6AU Telephone: - 020 7955 2108 Tuesdays 5.00pm – 7.00pm |
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After FIVE |
Lloyd Clinic (Guy’s Hospital) Thomas Guy House, St. Thomas Street London SE1 Telephone: - 020 7188 6666 Tuesdays 5.00pm – 7.00pm |
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East One Clinic |
Ambrose King Centre - Royal London Hospital Whitechapple Road London E1 Telephone: - 020 7377 7313 Thursdays 6.45-8.30pm |
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Pond Street Clinic |
The Marlborough Department - Royal Free Hospital Pond Street London. NW3 2PF Telephone: 020 7830 2047 Tuesday 4 - 6.00pm |
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Rainbow Clinic |
Caldecot Centre - Kings College Hospital 15-22 Caldecot Road London SE5 Telephone: - 020 7346 3448 Wednesdays 5.00 - 8.00pm |
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| Soho Centre for Sexual Health and Care 20-30 Soho Square London. W1 (Tuesday 5.30 - 9.00 pm - Walk-in clinic) Telephone: 020 7830 2047 Website: www.youchoose.org.uk |
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The Town Clinic |
THE TOWN CLINIC (Enfield)
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| Jefferiss Wing - St Mary’s Hospital Praed Street London W2 (Same day appointments Monday-Friday for men who sell sex) Telephone: 020 7886 1524 |
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ZipCode |
GUM Dept. (level 5) Northwick Park Hospital Watford Road Harrow HA1 3UJ Telephone: 020 8869 3142 or 020 8869 3295 Tuesdays 2.00 - 4.00pm |
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Zone 15 - For men who have sex with men |
St. Ann's Sexual Health Clinic St. Ann's Hospital, St. Ann's Road, Tottenham London N15 Tuesdays - 5.30 - 8.30pm - Telephone: 020 8442 6536 (Appts.) 020 8442 6506 (Health Advisors) |
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| London-based Youth Groups and Projects | North London OutZone - Weekly youth group for gay & bisexual young men, and those who think they may be, aged under 25 Girl Diva - Weekly youth group for lesbian & bisexual young women under 25 Mosaic LGBT Youth Project - Group for young lesbian, gay and bisexual people under 25 based in Harrow, Meets on Wednesday evenings. They provide face to face support, LGBT library with over 100 DVDS and books, LGBT Friendly Advice Centre supporting your carrier, advising about benefits, housing and education. Seriously Sexy Health Clinic offers free condoms, lube, contraception and femidoms as well as Chlamydia check ups and sexual health advice. You can also report homophobic bullying. All services are free and confidential. East London SHAPE up - Newham-based young gay men's project for 16 - 25 year olds. Meets every Thursday evening. 020 8509 3898 - email: shop@elop.org Step Out - Group for young lesbian, gay and bisexual young people under 25 Beau Belles - Group for young lesbian, gay and bisexual young people under 25 Youth Out East (YOE) – a weekly social support group for young lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and those questioning their sexual orientation who are aged 16-21. The group runs every Wednesday evening 7.00-9.30pm at the ELOP venue in E17. The programme is designed to give young adults who are coming to terms with their sexual orientation and who often feel isolated or stressed, an opportunity to have a safe supportive space where they can chill-out, relax, meet new friends and have fun! South London NRG Group - Group for young lesbian, gay and bisexual people. Tribe - Group for lesbian,gay and bisexual young people aged 16 and under, Meets 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month 2 - 5pm South-East London G.A.L.L.Y - South-East London based project/social group under for 25 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual youth and those questioning their sexual identity. G.A.L.L.Y aims to provide young people with a safe space to socialise and get involved with activities such as open workshops, residentials, days out or just chill out chat and meet new people. Offers guidance and support with issues such as employment, coming out, self esteem, self-harm drugs and alcohol use and relationship problems. Email: gallymemebers@hotmail.com VIBE - VIBE is a new LGB youth group that meets in the Bexley area. Meets on Monday evenings 6-9pm and is for lesbian, gay and bisexual young people who are 16+. West London Identity - Group for lesbian, gay and bisexual young people aged 13 - 25, Meets Sundays 5 - 10pm |
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Brighton-based LGB youth project. Provides information, support and advice. |
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| An award-winning project for young people in Haringey. Exposure is free and open to anyone aged 14-21 living in and around Haringey. Write, edit and design a monthly magazine - build your own website - make a video. More information at the website: www.exposure.org.uk | |||||||
| A vast array of information and listings for young people and youth workers, resources, good practice, news and a Directory of Services for LGBT youth can all now be found at www.freestylelondon.org.uk | |||||||
| HIFY-UK is a group that supports HIV positive youth. HIFY's mission is to provide emotional and practical support to HIV positive youth... | |||||||
| Kikass is a volunteer network with a difference. It exits to give young people the opportunity to lead out the best of what they want for themselves in a bold and exiting way while impacting social issues of importance to youth culture. Tel: 020 7729 0092. website: www.kikass.tv | |||||||
Omo Youth Group meet in Central Croydon. We provide a safe place for people under 25 questioning their sexuality. Gay, bi-sexual, lesbian, or curious, you can be sure you will be welcome. |
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| Outcrowd - The Out Crowd is a group that offers a safe and social environment for young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people, or those exploring their sexuality... info@outlinesurrey.org - 01483 727667 (open from 7.30pm to 10pm every Tuesday and Sunday, answer phone outside hours) | |||||||
Youth project based in West London offering services and advice to men aged 25 and under who are selling sex. 020 7370 0406. |
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| Weekly youth group in south-west London. Check out their website. | |||||||
| Other Online Resources | |||||||
Please remember: www.outzone.org cannot be held responsible for content on external sites. Always surf safely. |
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Information and resources for the bisexual community. (National Bisexual Helpline: 020 8569 7500 Tue.-Fri. 0131 557 3620 Thurs |
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| On-line resource for gay youth. Extensive UK-wide youth group listings and other information. | |||||||
| Gayteens Resources - global support for LGBT youth. | |||||||
One Life - (BBC) |
Another excellent website from auntie. All you ever wanted to know about everything - Love, Sex, Drugs and beyond... | ||||||
| Excellent UK-based resource for queer youth. For on-line discussion, message boards and information about youth groups nation-wide - a website run by and for LGBT young people. | |||||||
LGBT Equality in Education. Call Tony on 01582 451 424 or Sue on 0207 635 0476. |
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| Comprehensive teen and youth oriented information and advice resource, run by the UK charity YouthNet. | |||||||
| The National Youth Agency's website for young people. Covers a range of issues including education, employment & training, environment, Europe, family & relationships, health, housing, justice & equality, money, sport, leisure and travel. | |||||||
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Community: BarnetGay |
Barnet Lesbian and Gay Group Website for the gay, lesbian, bisexual community in Barnet, North London. Social group of lesbian, gay and bisexual people, meeting each week. (For people 18+) |
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Stuents: London Met LGBT Society  |
The site aims to give LGBT students, especially those at London Met, information and advice on a range of subjects, keep them up-to-date with the news and allow us to let you know what events are out there for LGBT students. | ||||||
Community: OUTeverywhere |
(Global) Online community: "...Whatever you're into, wherever you are, OUTeverywhere offers you the chance to get in touch with gay people who share your interests, people who like doing the same things you do, people on your wavelength. We are a non-sexual organisation dedicated to connecting like-minded gay people across the UK and providing a safe and welcoming space..." | ||||||
Community: scene-OUT.com |
Scene-OUT.com is an interactive GLBT community website serving up complete daily gay & lesbian scene news & listings for London, interactive gay & lesbian club reviews, plus a huge photo archive of people enjoying the clubs and Pride events across Europe. | ||||||
Publications: Gay Times |
Gay Times Magazine – the UK’s leading gay life and style magazine… from the latest news, reviews and fashion to a comprehensive national scene and travel guide. | ||||||
Publications: Diva Magazine |
Diva Magazine – Whether you are just coming out or just want to keep up-to-date, DIVA is the only place to check out the latest news, reviews and scene info. | ||||||
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BGLSF seeks to raise the profile and promote the interests of gay and lesbian sports people in the UK promoting participation in sport & active recreation - C/O Central Station, 37 Wharfdale Road, London N1 9SE. |
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| Chroma is a new literary and arts magazine devoted to the work of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender writers and artists. Website: www.chromajournal.co.uk | |||||||
| Lesbian Football team seeks new members of all ages and abilities. Visit their website for more information. | |||||||
Gay owned /run martial arts school with around 500 members. London-based Kickboxing for all standards - beginners welcome. Women only and mixed classes available. All classes are held in Central London - Monday - Thursday 6.00-9.00pm. Tel: 07881 957977 Email kelly@kbkickboxing.co.uk |
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| The world's first rugby club for gay and bisexual men. visit their website for more information. | |||||||
London’s only Gay Men’s volleyball club was conceived so gay men could come and enjoy a team-sport in an inclusive and friendly environment. These boys will always let you play. The club has players who range from Beginners, through to the Advanced London Premier League. Email: LSVC@hotmail.com |
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Bringing lesbian and gay sports people together. No. 1 site for information about Lesbian and Gay sport in London and the rest of Britain. |
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