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+ 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 9th July 2 – 4.30pm This 2.5 hour online workshop is for staff at all levels (including managers and volunteers) who’d like to… Continue Reading LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Allyship Webinar
Read MoreLaunch of our Trans Survivors Zine
Last year we put out an open call for submissions for the first Trans Survivors Zine and we’re delighted to now share the final publication with you. This zine was put together by trans and non-binary volunteers who run the Trans Survivors Project. Our Trans Survivors Project holds community-led spaces… Continue Reading Launch of our Trans Survivors Zine
Read MoreRe-Launch of Trans and Non-Binary Link Service – TNBI Social Prescribing
We are pleased to announce that we will be reopening our Trans and Non-Binary Link service, a social prescribing service for trans and/or non-binary people which links you to community services and groups to improve your health and wellbeing. Due to the current social distancing measures in place, we will… Continue Reading Re-Launch of Trans and Non-Binary Link Service – TNBI Social Prescribing
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