LGBT+ groups and support services

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• Alton College GSA (Gay Straight Alliance)

  Alton 01420 592200

  College or University LGBT Society Youth

• Andover LGBT+

  Adults Social

• Basingstoke College of Technology Student Union LGBT

  College or University LGBT Society Youth

• The Beaumont Society

  A national self help body run by and for the transgender community. We welcome all transgender people and their partners, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, creed or colour and all varieties from the nervous newcomers to those who are experienced and confident in their preferred gender

  National

• Bourne Free (Bournemouth Pride)

  Adults Pride Youth

• Breakout Youth Project

  Countywide Isle of Wight Music Social Support Youth

• Brighton Pride

  Adults Pride Youth

• Chichester University LGBT+ Society

  College or University LGBT Society Youth

• Chrysalis

  New Forest Portsmouth Southampton Support Transgender

• Exeter Pride

  Adults Pride Youth

• Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (FFLAG)

  A national voluntary organisation and registered charity dedicated to supporting parents and their lesbian, gay and bisexual daughters and sons

  National

• Farnborough Coffee Shop

  Adults Social

• Farnborough College of Technology Gay Straight Alliance

  College or University LGBT Society Youth

• Farnborough Library LGBT+ Reading Group

  0300 555 1387

  Reading group

• Fratton Fever - LGBT Pompey

  Group for Portsmouth FC

  Social Support

• GALOP

  Advice and and support for LGBT+ people who have experienced biphobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexual violence or domestic abuse - 0300 999 5248 or 0800 999 5428

  National

• Gay Outdoor Club - Solent Branch

  South Hampshire

  Adults All genders Outdoor activities

• Gender Identity Research & Education Society (GIRES)

  GIRES is a UK wide organisation whose purpose is to improve the lives of trans and gender non-conforming people of all ages, including those who are non-binary and non-gender

  National

• GMFA the gay mens charity

  GMFA has information about social groups and workshops for gay men as well as loads of brilliant sexual health information support and advice

  National

• Hampshire Police - Lesbian and Gay Liaison Officers

  Specialist police support for LGBT+ people

  Countywide

• Hampshire Pride

  Solidarity, Inclusivity, Community

  Adults Countywide Pride Youth

• The Harper Leigh Foundation

  Harper Leigh Foundation is a charity that supports, raise awareness and raises funds for transgender young people - 01420 560016

  Children East Hampshire Parents Social Support Youth

• Imaan

  Social support group with advice and information for LGBT Muslim communities within the UK and abroad

  National

• Isle of Wight Pride

  Adults Isle of Wight Pride Youth

• KROMA

  South Hampshire

  Adults Social Support

• LGBT Foundation

  LGBT advice, support and information - 0345 3 30 30 30

  All ages All genders National

• LGBTQ First

  East Hants 07467 941006

  Social Support Youth

• London Friend

  Counselling and other support services which set out to explore issues of same-sex relationships and sexual identity, and promote personal growth and self-confidence

  National

• Mermaids

  A support group for children, teenagers and their families affected by gender identity issues. They offer support to parents, families, carers and others; raise awareness about gender issues amongst professionals and the general public; and campaign for the recognition of these issues and an increase in professional services

  National

• National LGB&T Partnership

  Reducing health inequalities and improving access to health and social care for LGBT people

  National

• OneBodyOneFaith

  Formerly the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement. Open to anyone who accepts and shares our Conviction, however they identify in other aspects of their life, wherever they are on their journey of faith or belief.

  National

• Oxford Pride

  Adults Pride Youth

• Peter Symonds GSA (Gay Straight Alliance)

  Winchester 01962 857547

  College or University LGBT Society Youth

• Petersfield LGBT+

  Adults Social

• PFLAG UK

  Parents, friends and family of lesbians and gays

  National

• Portsmouth Pride

  Adults Pride Youth

• Positive Action

  Support for people living with HIV

  All ages Countywide Social Support

• Pride245

  Adults Basingstoke and Deane Pride Youth

• Queer Spirit

  More than just a festival - explore spirituality, healing and personal development.

  National Social Support

• Rainbow Voices of Portsmouth

  Adults All genders Music Youth

• Rainbow SHED LGBT Staff Network

  Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust - rainbowshed@salisbury.nhs.uk

  Local

• Reading Meetups

  Listings for Reading area

  Adults Social Support Youth

• Reading Pride

  Adults Pride Youth

• Salisbury Pride

  Adults Pride Youth

• Samaritans

  Need help now? Samaritans 24/7 emotional support - ring 116 123

  National

• Sexual Health for Everyone

  Sexual health and HIV prevention and support services to targeted Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities in London. NPL also provides training services to voluntary, community and statutory organisations as well as a wide range of free resources

  National

• Solent Gay Men's Chorus

  Men Music

• Solent Sexual Health

  Sexual health promotion and HIV prevention services

  Adults Countywide Support Youth

• Solent University LGBT+ staff network

  Adults Employee Network Southampton

• Southampton Pride

  Adults Pride Youth

• Southampton University - Pulse LGBT+ Staff Network

  Adults Employee Network Southampton

• Sparsholt College LGBTQ+ Society

  Winchester 01962 797579

  College or University LGBT Society Youth

• Stonewall

  A campaigning organisation that works with a range of agencies to address the needs of lesbians, gay men and bisexuals in the wider community

  National

• Support U

  Reading and Thames Valley area

  Adults Social Support Youth

• Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline

  Support for LGBT community parents and friends - 0300 330 0630

  All ages All genders National Support

• Terence Higgins Trust

  Information and advice, counselling and group support, guidance on managing your own health, HIV testing clinics, and practical support services

  National

• Trans Pride

  Brighton

  Adults Pride Transgender Youth

• Transgender Map is a travel guide to transgender transition intended to help you set priorities and choose your route. It's about making informed purchasing decisions and setting realistic, achievable transition goals.

  National

• UK Lesbian and Gay Immigration Group

  Information and advice on immigration rights for same-sex couples and support for lesbian & gay asylum seekers

  National

• University of Bournemouth LGBTQ+ Society

  College or University LGBT Society

• University of Portsmouth LGBT+ Society

  College or University LGBT Society Portsmouth

• University of Portsmouth LGBTQ Staff Network

  Adults Employee Network

• Whitehill and Bordon LGBTQ Social Group

  Whitehill, Bordon and surrounding area 01420 488978

  Adults Bisexual Gay Lesbian Social Transgender

• Winchester University - Spectrum

  College or University LGBT Society Youth

• Yellow Door

  Preventing and responding to domestic and sexual abuse

  Adults Southampton Support Youth

• Y-Services

  Fareham Gosport Social Support Youth