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:
Switchboard is excited to welcome five new trustees and invite people from our trans, non-binary and intersex communities to join them on our Board. Our new trustees and their role We’re delighted to welcome: Lucy Cryan (she/her) Lucy is a chartered accountant focussed on forensic accountancy and financial risk management,… Continue Reading We’re welcoming five new trustees – and inviting TNBI people to join them
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LGBTQ+ refugees, asylum seekers and migrants are being invited to attend new free weekly peer support group sessions in central Brighton. The sessions are part of a new service called IRIS, or International Rainbow Inclusion Service, which has been set up by Switchboard and fellow Brighton-based charity Conversation Over Borders.… Continue Reading LGBTQ+ refugees, asylum seekers and migrants invited to IRIS meet-ups
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Switchboard will receive an incredible £1,881 of the funds raised by the 2023 Santa Bus tour, it has been revealed. Brighton & Hove Buses, which organised the 20th annual fundraiser for 20 charities over 20 nights, said our share would come from total proceeds worth £37,620.05. Jason Saw, Switchboard’s Interim… Continue Reading Switchboard to receive £1,881 from 2023 Santa Bus tour
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