LGBT+ groups and support services
Local and national LGBT+ support services and social groups
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Alton College GSA (Gay Straight Alliance)
Alton 01420 592200
College or University LGBT Society Youth
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Andover LGBT+
Adults Social
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Basingstoke College of Technology Student Union LGBT
College or University LGBT Society Youth
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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
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Bourne Free (Bournemouth Pride)
Adults Pride Youth
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Breakout Youth Project
Countywide Isle of Wight Music Social Support Youth
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Brighton Pride
Adults Pride Youth
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Chichester University LGBT+ Society
College or University LGBT Society Youth
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Chrysalis
New Forest Portsmouth Southampton Support Transgender
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Exeter Pride
Adults Pride Youth
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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
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Farnborough Coffee Shop
Adults Social
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Farnborough College of Technology Gay Straight Alliance
College or University LGBT Society Youth
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Farnborough Library LGBT+ Reading Group
0300 555 1387
Reading group
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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
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Gay Outdoor Club - Solent Branch
South Hampshire
Adults All genders Outdoor activities
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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
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Hampshire Police - Lesbian and Gay Liaison Officers
Specialist police support for LGBT+ people
Countywide
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Hampshire Pride
Solidarity, Inclusivity, Community
Adults Countywide Pride Youth
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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
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Imaan
Social support group with advice and information for LGBT Muslim communities within the UK and abroad
National
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Isle of Wight Pride
Adults Isle of Wight Pride Youth
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LGBT Foundation
LGBT advice, support and information - 0345 3 30 30 30
All ages All genders National
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Liss Crossover Youth Centre
We are a youth group based in Liss, and we now have an LGBT session for young people in and around Liss.
Youth
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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
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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
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National LGB&T Partnership
Reducing health inequalities and improving access to health and social care for LGBT people
National
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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
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Oxford Pride
Adults Pride Youth
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Peter Symonds GSA (Gay Straight Alliance)
Winchester 01962 857547
College or University LGBT Society Youth
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Petersfield LGBT+
Adults Social
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PFLAG UK
Parents, friends and family of lesbians and gays
National
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Portsmouth Pride
Adults Pride Youth
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Positive Action
Support for people living with HIV
All ages Countywide Social Support
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Pride245
Adults Basingstoke and Deane Pride Youth
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Rainbow Voices of Portsmouth
Adults All genders Music Youth
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Reading Meetups
Listings for Reading area
Adults Social Support Youth
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Reading Pride
Adults Pride Youth
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Salisbury Pride
Adults Pride Youth
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Samaritans
Need help now? Samaritans 24/7 emotional support - ring 116 123
National
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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
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Solent Gay Men's Chorus
Men Music
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Solent Sexual Health
Sexual health promotion and HIV prevention services
Adults Countywide Support Youth
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Solent University LGBT+ staff network
Adults Employee Network Southampton
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Southampton Pride
Adults Pride Youth
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Southampton University - Pulse LGBT+ Staff Network
Adults Employee Network Southampton
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Sparsholt College LGBTQ+ Society
Winchester 01962 797579
College or University LGBT Society Youth
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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
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Support U
Reading and Thames Valley area
Adults Social Support Youth
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Switchboard - the LGBT+ helpline
Support for LGBT community parents and friends - 0300 330 0630
All ages All genders National Support
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Terence Higgins Trust
Information and advice, counselling and group support, guidance on managing your own health, HIV testing clinics, and practical support services
National
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Trans Pride
Brighton
Adults Pride Transgender Youth
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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
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University of Bournemouth LGBTQ+ Society
College or University LGBT Society
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University of Portsmouth LGBT+ Society
College or University LGBT Society Portsmouth
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Whitehill and Bordon LGBTQ Social Group
Whitehill, Bordon and surrounding area 01420 488978
Adults Bisexual Gay Lesbian Social Transgender
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Winchester University - Spectrum
College or University LGBT Society Youth
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Yellow Door
Preventing and responding to domestic and sexual abuse
Adults Southampton Support Youth
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Y-Services
Fareham Gosport Social Support Youth