Health and Adult Social Care
A local project that aims to support and empower young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or unsure (LGBTU) of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
A national service that can help you find practical and emotional support at the end of life and through bereavement.
A national centre that has an extensive range of practical information to support and advise people regarding what needs to be done when there has been a bereavement.
A local sports and social group that aims to encourage LGBT people to play sport: enriching lives, promoting health and fitness and developing sporting talent in the LGBT community. Aimed at all ages and abilities members participate in a variety of sports and social meetings which is a great way to meet people, keep fit, and have fun.
A local organisation here to listen to, inform and support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Brighton & Hove and beyond.
Bring Dementia Out is an initiative of the Alzheimer's Society, which aims to raise awareness and provide support for LGBT+ people affected by dementia. Visit the website for information about the initiative and for helpful advice and practical tips for supporting a lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans (LGBT) person living with dementia.
A national charity that supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement. Their vision is for all families to have the support they need to rebuild their lives.
A national helpline that aims to provide a quality freephone service to anyone affected by the death of a child of any age. They provide support not only at times of crisis but also for ongoing needs of callers over their lifetime. The helpline is staffed by volunteers, all of them bereaved parents trained, supervised and supported by professional teams.
A local sexual health service for anyone who identifies as trans or gender variant (partners are welcome too). The clinic runs every three months is free of charge and completely confidential, their staff have been trained in trans awareness.
A national coalition of 30,000 members across England and Wales which aims to help people talk more openly about dying, death and bereavement, and to make plans for the end of life.
The Facing the Future service has been developed by Samaritans and Cruse Bereavement Care to help support people who have been bereaved by suicide.
Facing the Future support groups will give you the opportunity to meet others who have lost someone to suicide and share your experiences and feelings. Each support group is run by two trained volunteer facilitators from Samaritans and Cruse Bereavement Care and the groups run once a week over six consecutive weeks, with each session lasting for 90 minutes. There are a minimum of five and a maximum of eight participants in each group and sessions are free of charge.
You can register your interest in attending a support group by completing the online registration form.
A local group for transgender men, trans masculine people, genderqueer people, non-binary people, those assigned intersex and/or female at birth and that fit somewhere else on or off the spectrum or those who are questioning their gender identity. They will provide a social space, support, advice and co-ordinate local campaigns relevant to those we support.