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 launching a new LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Service
We’re launching a new LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Service We’re proud to be launching a brand new LGBTQ+ domestic abuse service for Brighton and Hove. This will be a healing, affirmative and community-based service for all LGBTQ+ survivors. To coincide with the first of 16 days of action against gender-based violence… Continue Reading We’re launching a new LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Service
Read MoreGrief Meets: Autumn/Winter Dates
Grief Meets are monthly meetings for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced bereavement. These are opportunities to get together with others in a similar situation, and explore grief through a range of mediums. Upcoming Dates Wednesday 20th October Online, Zoom | 6.30 – 8.30pm Finding Words: Exploring loss and grief through creative writing activities. Facilitated… Continue Reading Grief Meets: Autumn/Winter Dates
Read MoreNew report released on supporting trans and non-binary survivors of sexual violence
Trans and non-binary survivors of sexual violence should be able to safely access existing support spaces, as well as having specialised spaces, declare local organisations Survivors’ Network and Switchboard. Together Switchboard and Survivors Network have released a report summarising our findings from a consultation and group run for trans and… Continue Reading New report released on supporting trans and non-binary survivors of sexual violence
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