Connecting you to LGBTQ Support
Switchboard is a charity that has been listening to, supporting and connecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer communities since 1975. Originally a helpline, we have grown to deliver lots of additional services by and for LGBTQ people in Sussex
Connecting you to LGBTQ Support
Switchboard is a charity that has been listening to, supporting and connecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer communities since 1975. Originally a helpline, we have grown to deliver lots of additional services by and for LGBTQ people in Sussex.
Our services:
Trans, Non-binary, & Intersex Social Prescribing is a service for trans, non-binary, and intersex people.
Our Dementia Project is for LGBTQ+ people with dementia or concerned about memory loss and their carers.
IRIS is a free service for LGBTQ+ refugees, asylum seekers and migrants and those questioning their sexuality and/or gender identity.
Grief Project is our peer support group for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced a bereavement.
Our Health & Inclusion project (HIP) promotes LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing and gives you the chance to have your say about healthcare and council services in Brighton and Hove.
Our Older People’s group is for those aged 50+ looking for a sense of community, support or information.
Brighton’s first LGBT-led Domestic Abuse service, supporting LGBTQ+ victims and survivors in an inclusive and affirmative community space.
From 1st Oct, our helpline will be delivered by the national Switchboard, from 10 am to 10 pm every day.
News & Events:
LGBTQ+ Survivors Christmas Survival Guide
LGBTQ+ Survivors Christmas Survival Guide Christmas can be a particularly dangerous time of year for domestic abuse survivors. Many services close, meaning that people are stuck without means of support if they’re in danger or particularly struggling with something. Being around abusive family members as an LGBTQ+ person can be… Continue Reading LGBTQ+ Survivors Christmas Survival Guide
Read MoreJoin Us For A Community Wellness Day To Wash Away The Winter Blues!
January Joy: LGBTQ Community Wellness Day Join Us For A Community Wellness Day To Wash Away The Winter Blues! We’re hosting a community wellness day for members of the LGBTQ+ community who may be struggling with the cost of living crisis and winter blues. We will be offering free self care… Continue Reading Join Us For A Community Wellness Day To Wash Away The Winter Blues!
Read MoreLGBTQ+ Inclusion Training at Switchboard
LGBTQ+ Inclusion Training at Switchboard Did you know we offer LGBTQ+ Inclusion training at Switchboard? Our training is informed by our 47 years of experience of on-the-ground work with LGBTQ+ communities, our community research and our engagement with mainstream and specialist healthcare providers and other services. We offer… Continue Reading LGBTQ+ Inclusion Training at Switchboard
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