Gay support groups near me
50+ and THRIVING
Leah Raisor and Michelle Reed are the facilitators.
(lraisor@ / mreed@)
This 50+ support collective is a dynamic gathering designed for individuals over the age of 50 who want to explore new activities, learn fresh skills, and enjoy camaraderie.
Through a variety of engaging events and classes provided by Tidewater Arts Outreach, members can keep active, discover novel passions, and erect lasting friendships in a fun and supportive atmosphere. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with others while embracing personal growth and shared experiences.
Ace&Aro+ Affirming Space (18+)
1st Fridays from – 9 PM [HYBRID]
Facilitator: Remi Jäger (he/him)
aceandarospace@
Open to adults who identify as or are questioning organism on the asexual and/or aromantic spectrums.
We hope to provide an accessible place for our collective to connect, sustain one another, and talk about our successes, difficulties, joys, and struggles as Ace and Aro people.
Currently, we give one support gathering a month, along with a scant social events fancy board game nights, holiday
Welcome to MindOut
MindOut is a mental health service dash by and for woman loving woman, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ) people.
We serve to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all LGBTQ communities and to make mental health a community concern.
We recognise that our communities are wonderfully diverse and welcome all LGBTQ+ people including those who identify as asexual, aromantic, pansexual, genderfluid, genderqueer, genderfluid and intersex.
Our services are also accessible to those who may not identify under the LGBTQ umbrella, including linear people who have sexual and/or romantic relationships with LGBTQ people, men who have sex with men, women who have sex with women, people who previously identified as LGBTQ and those who are questioning their sexual and/or gender identities. If you are unsure, please accomplish get in touch with us.
Our services are for LGBTQ people aged 18+ who are based in Sussex, with the exception of our Online Help service which is accessible nationally. See below for opening times.
Butterfly Talks
2nd Thursday of each month at pm
Butterfly Talks is space to build friendships and a sense 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 Gay umbrella. We welcome anyone that is 18+ and a part of the community, living anywhere to join us!
Learn more about Butterfly Talks
Lotus
2nd Wednesdays of each month at 7 pm
Lotus aims to forge community for all Asian LGBTQ+ communities by creating a space to get together to shape friendships as we talk about a multitude of topics; some as heavy as the pressures of expectation to light topics favor our favorite food. While we acknowledge that “Asian” is an umbrella term encompassing many subcultures. We struggle 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
Mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transsexual (LGBTQ+)
Mental health problems such as depression or self-harm can affect any of us, but they're more common among people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual person and trans (LGBTQ+).
This may be linked to LGBTQ+ people's trial of discrimination, homophobia or transphobia, bullying, social isolation, or rejection because of their sexuality.
Other things, such as their age, religion, where they live, and their ethnicity can add 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 essential things you can do.
Talking with a therapist who's trained to work 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