'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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Coming Out

Coming out as gay or bisexual can be very daunting and something that you may feel ready for now - or you may want more information about how others have done it.

Youth Groups

Call THT Direct to find out about youth groups in your area.

You can call THT Direct on 0808 802 1221 between 10am and 10pm on Monday to Friday, and from 12 noon to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday.

This number is free to call from all UK landlines and most UK mobiles and will not appear on your telephone bill.

Some calls may be listened into or recorded for training purposes.

This article was last reviewed on: 02/04/12
Date due for next review: 02/04/14

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NRG Central (Waterloo)

Group for young lesbian, gay, bi and trans people under 21. Meets in Waterloo every Wednesday from 6.30pm to 9pm.

Call: 020 7803 1668 or 07584 086554

Email: nrg@tht.org.uk

GYGL (Godiva Young Gays and Lesbians)

Groups for young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Meets every Thursday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

Call: 024 7622 9292

Email: gygl@tht.org.uk

Website: www.gygl.co.uk

Project Vogue

Group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people up to the age of 21 offering a social space, advice, support and information. The project also supports LGBT people with disabilities up to the age of 25. Meets several times a month at a central Dudley location.

Call: Stuart on 07818 613 845

Website: www.projectvogue.org.uk