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:
We’re giving away free LGBTQ+ Care Packages
We’re giving away free LGBTQ+ Care Packages With the cost of living rising, we know many LGBTQ+ people don’t have a safety net to fall back on.We’re offering free care packages to any LGBTQ+ person who needs them, with essential items such as toiletries, period products, underwear, kitchenware, bedding and… Continue Reading We’re giving away free LGBTQ+ Care Packages
Read MoreHelp shape Switchboard’s future
Help shape Switchboard’s future We’re currently developing our next three-year strategy, to ensure that Switchboard is heading in a direction that the community wants. For this reason, we’d love it if you could fill out our survey which asks you some questions about our services, Switchboard’s identity and what we… Continue Reading Help shape Switchboard’s future
Read MoreWe’re Hosting an LGBTQ Housing Conference!
We’re Hosting an LGBTQ Housing Conference! Join us to discuss the future of LGBTQ affirmative housing in Sussex and beyond. Switchboard, in partnership with University of Brighton Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender (CTSG) and Clarion Futures, are hosting a solution focused, community led conference to provide a springboard for… Continue Reading We’re Hosting an LGBTQ Housing Conference!
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