'I sat down and told my parents, they both said they already knew. My mum found out the number of a local youth group and I have been going every week since'

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Useful contacts

There are lots of services around that you may find useful, Check out these links

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www.stonewall.org.uk

Stonewall is a national gay campaigning group which aims to improve the lives of lesbian, gay and bisexual people. Check out their site and see how you can get involved.

www.fflag.org.uk

Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays is an organisation which supports parents and their lesbian and gay sons and daughters.

www.akt.org.uk

The Albert Kennedy Trust is a national organisation that supports homeless gay young people.

www.galop.org.uk

Galop is a London-based lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community safety charity.

www.survivorsuk.org

Survivors UK support men who have been raped or sexually abused.

www.talktofrank.com

Frank is a national drugs information site for young people.

www.regard.org.uk

Regard is a national organisation for disabled lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

www.gaytimes.co.uk

Gay Times is a gay lifestyle magazine which includes news, reviews, fashion and pub and club listings.

www.broken-rainbow.org.uk

Broken Rainbow UK supports lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse.

www.b-eat.co.uk

Beat Eating Disorders offers information on treatment and support for people suffering from eating disorders.

www.selfharm.co.uk

A website with advice and support for young people who self harm.

www.uklgig.org.uk

The UK Lesbian and Gay Immigration Group provides information and advice on immigration rights for same sex couples.

www.pinknews.co.uk

Pink News is a great news site for lesbian, gay and bisexual people.

www.ftmlondon.org.uk

FTM London is a social support and information group for all female to male transgender and transsexual  (trans) people and those who think they might be.

You can also email info@ftmlondon.org.uk

www.mermaidsuk.org.uk

Mermaids is a support group for children and teenagers up to the age of 19 who are trying to cope with gender identity issues.

You can also call the Information Line on 0208 123 4819 Monday to Saturday, 3pm until 7pm.

www.schools-out.org.uk/STK/Student_Tool_Kit.htm

The Schools OUT Student Tool Kit is for young people in any British secondary educational setting who are – or are perceived to be - lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual or queer (LGBTQ). It may also be useful for your friends and family members. Most of the Student Tool Kit is relevant for all schools. Some sections could be used in primary schools.

www.londonfriend.org.uk

London Friend promotes the social, emotional, physical and sexual health and wellbeing of lesbian, gay and bisexual people.

This article was last reviewed on: 27/10/11
Date due for next review: 27/10/13

 
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