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:
Grief Meets and New Writing South launch their autumn creative writing workshops for LGBTQ+ people who’ve experienced bereavement
Switchboard’s Grief Meets project and New Writing South are teaming up for a series of online creative writing workshops for LGBTQ+ people who’ve experienced a bereavement. Dates: Mondays 12th and 26th October, Mondays 9th and 23rd November 2020 Time: 6.30 – 8.30pm For more information and to book your free… Continue Reading Grief Meets and New Writing South launch their autumn creative writing workshops for LGBTQ+ people who’ve experienced bereavement
Read MoreTrans, Non-Binary and Intersex Survivors of Sexual Violence
Switchboard and Survivors’ Network are setting up a project to support trans, non-binary and intersex survivors of sexual violence in Brighton and Hove. This project is trans-led and is in the early stages. As part of this process, we’d like to make contact with more people from the trans, non-binary and/or intersex… Continue Reading Trans, Non-Binary and Intersex Survivors of Sexual Violence
Read MoreLGBTQ+ Inclusion and Allyship Webinar
Become a better LGBTQ+ Ally and support Brighton and Hove’s oldest LGBTQ+ charity by attending our LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Allyship Webinar. LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Allyship Webinar Thursday 17th September | 2 – 4.30pm This 2.5 hour online workshop is for staff at all levels (including managers and volunteers) who’d like… Continue Reading LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Allyship Webinar
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