Our Trans, Non-binary and Intersex (TNBI) Social Prescribing Service supports TNBI people aged 18 and over who live in Brighton & Hove.

We can help you explore and connect with local groups, community projects and support services that may improve your wellbeing, mental health and social connection.

The service works flexibly around your individual needs in a person-centred, trauma-informed and identity-affirming way.

Our TNBI Social Prescribing Service provides short-term, one-to-one social prescribing support.

We will take time to understand what matters to you, explore the kind of support you are looking for, and help you identify suitable local services, groups and community opportunities.

Communication is flexible. Depending on your needs and what is available, support may take place by email, phone, video call or in person.

We may be able to help you find and connect with support relating to:

  • mental health and emotional wellbeing
  • accessing gender-affirming care
  • housing, money or debt
  • social isolation and community connection
  • language or cultural barriers
  • exercise, healthy living and wellbeing
  • local LGBTQ+ groups, activities and community services
  • other specialist services that may be relevant to your needs

Our role is to help you understand what support is available and connect you with appropriate services.

We do not provide form filling, advocacy, crisis support, or accompany people to groups, appointments or services. Where possible, we can help you identify organisations that offer this kind of practical support.

 

Looking after your health and wellbeing as a trans, non-binary or intersex person can feel difficult, particularly in the current social and political climate.

It may also feel daunting to work out which organisations will provide safe, trauma-informed and identity-affirming support.

Our TNBI Social Prescribing Support Worker can help you explore local services, groups and community resources, and identify options that feel suitable for you.

The service is open to trans, non-binary and intersex people who:

  • are aged 18 or over
  • live in Brighton & Hove
  • would like support with their wellbeing, mental health or social connection
  • would benefit from help finding and connecting with suitable local groups or services

You do not need to know exactly what support you need before getting in touch. We can begin by having a conversation about what is happening for you and what might help.

Other resources

Under 18?, please contact Allsorts

Brighton Trans Health Hub: email bhccg.transhealthhub@nhs.net

The Clare Project: https://clareproject.org.uk

Staying well: https://www.southdown.org/services/staying-well-brighton-and-hove

Brighton & Hove Mental Health Rapid Response Service (MHRRS): https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/our-services/community-based-services/mental-health-rapid-response-service

In an emergency always call 999.

Partners

Referral Form

Main Contact

Ciara Murphy

She/Her
Domestic Abuse, Sexual Harms and TNBI Service Manager
ciara.murphy@switchboard.org.uk

Phoenix Lloyd

He/Him
Social Prescribing Support Worker
phoenix.lloyd@switchboard.org.uk