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COUNSELLING SERVICE TO CLOSE ITS DOORS

OUR COUNSELLING SERVICE IS TO CLOSE After 22 years and having supported hundreds of individuals within the LGBT+ community the Trustees of Brighton and Hove LGBT Switchboard have made the difficult decision to close the counselling service. Dawn Draper, Chair of Brighton and Hove LGBT Switchboard said, “This has been a very difficult decision for… Continue Reading COUNSELLING SERVICE TO CLOSE ITS DOORS

Whitehawk LGBTQ Meet-Up

The drop in group at the Whitehawk Inn is going well with more people attending and becoming interested in the group. We would still love more people to come along! Its primarily a social group, a space to chat and get to know other LGBT people over tea/cofee and those all important biscuits! As more… Continue Reading Whitehawk LGBTQ Meet-Up

A Great Pride Bake-Off Thank-you

We would like to thank all the fantastic people in the Pensions Regulator’s staff LGBT+ network, who raised £572 for Switchboard by holding a Great Pride Bake-Off. The Bake-Off was part of a week of activities organised by the LGBT+ network in the run up to Pride, which culminated in their participation in the Pride… Continue Reading A Great Pride Bake-Off Thank-you

Whitehawk LGBT Coffee Morning

If you are LGBTQ and live, work or socialise in the Whitehawk area, please do come along to meet others and help shape the new group. Just bring yourself and we’ll supply the tea and biscuits 🙂 Monday 15th August | Whitehawk Inn | 11am – 1pm If you would like to come along to the… Continue Reading Whitehawk LGBT Coffee Morning

Survivors’ Network and LGBT Switchboard launch the first national helpline for trans survivors of sexual violence

We are a helpline which offers support to trans people including those who are non-binary and questioning who have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lifetime. We offer non-judgemental emotional support and signposting to other organisations who may also be able to offer support. We are a confidential service and can be accessed anonymously by phone or web chat.

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National Refugee Week

National Refugee Week runs from the 20th -26th June, and so we are taking this time to talk about LGBTQ refugees and asylum seekers.

LGBTQ refugees often face double marginalisation and challenges, by virtue of their refugee or asylum seeker status, and also due to their LGBTQ identity.

As LGBTQ people and communities, we know that sexual orientation and gender identity do not fit neatly into boxes and do not have checklists of attributes which can be assessed and judged. Each LGBTQ person is unique and does not have the same experiences or interests. However, a watchdog found that a tenth of Home Office interviews included intrusive questions about sexual practices and include questions based on outdated stereotypes of LGBTQ people.

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New LGBTQ Group in Whitehawk

LGBT HIP is working with Whitehawk Inn to set up a brand-new monthly LGBTQ group in Whitehawk!

We had our first meet-up in May and it was great to meet and discuss what people would like from a group. The people who came said they would like an opportunity to get together socially, and have a place to support each other and share experiences.

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Vacancies for Four Qualified LGBTQ Counsellors

If you identify as LGBT * and are keen to contribute to our community, we would love for you to volunteer with our LGBT* Affirmative Counselling Service. We offer the chance to be part of a supportive team and receive regular  supervision.

We have vacancies for four qualified volunteer counsellors and we are particularly keen to hear from gay male counsellors, and counsellors from BME backgrounds, who are currently under represented on the team.

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Training

LGBT Switchboard can provide bespoke LGBT Awareness/ Trans Awareness training for your organisation or group. The training can cover a range of topics including: understanding the impact of stigma and discrimination, creating LGBT safe spaces, implementing the Equality Act and challenging homo/ bi/ transphobia.hip whiteContinue Reading Training

Bi Visibility Day

September the 23rd was Bi Visibility Day, and to mark the occasion we teamed up with Brighton Bothways and the LGBT Workers Forum for some fun social events. We also asked you to send us your top tips for how to be a Bi Ally.

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