Support groups (click on titles)

Our lines are normally open from: 8pm to 10pm on Monday-Thursday. We provide information and support to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and transvestite community. We also provide support to people concerned about issues to do with their sexuality, as well as to anyone with concerns about a friend or relative.

The Brigstowe Project aims to enhance the quality of life for people living with HIV by providing directly managed appropriate housing and support; working with people living with HIV and other agencies to provide support, information, advice, advocacy and training.

Support for drug users, families and friends, including LGBT people and people questioning their sexuality or gender identity.

Bristol Families and Friends - BFF - is a support group for families and friends of LGB people. We meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 7pm, at the Terrence Higgins Trust.

Bristol Feminist Network (BFN) is a group of women and men from Bristol and the surrounding areas who are interested in discussing feminist ideas, who believe in the importance of women's liberation, and who actively campaign on issues of gender inequality and oppression.

NEW BRISTOL RAPE CRISIS HELPLINE(0117) 929 8868  Bristol Rape Crisis is a specialist support service for women and girls in Bristol who have

If you are in immediate danger call 999 NOW! else, if you need help and counselling about domestic violence and abuse, call our National helpline on 300 999 LGBT (5428) or 08452 60 44 60.
These are our opening times:
Mon 2pm-8pm
Wed 10am-1pm
Thur 2pm-8pm

LGBT Youth Groups in the South West

If you are in immediate danger, call 999 NOW!  Else, to report a non-urgent homophobic incident, you can ring the Freephone helpline 0808 1000 143 (10am-4pm Mon-Fri and 10am-12pm Sat) or use the Email anonymous reporting facility: http://www.eachaction.org.uk/hir (you will need to register, to prevent hoax reports, but your details will remain anonymous).  EACH is a national charitable organisation set up to address homophobia through training and education. They provide a confidential Actionline for young people and adults affected by homophobia.   EACH also offer a Casework service covering Bristol and South Gloucestershire.  

Group for people in Redfield, Lawrence Hill, Barton Hill and the Dings for people who are LGBT or unsure. Socials, activities, info and support.

A social and support group for gay people in the South West. Meets Sat mornings in the Rainbow Cafe in Bath.

Below is a list of channels for reporting hate crime.  Most are anonymous, some websites may require that you register.

LGCM is a national organisation that seeks to bring gay liberation to the church(es) and expound Christianity in the LGBT community.

For young people aged 13 - 21, exploring issues related to LGBT youth.

LGBT YPT have moved from Sefton Park to Colston 33, 2nd Floor, Colston Ave, Bristol BS1 4UA Contact: Babs Tel 0117 3773677
 

A lesbian, gay and bisexual run organisation that offers HIV, AIDS and sexual health services for South Asian, Middle Eastern, Horn of Africa, Latin America and excluded communities.

A UK-wide charity of, by and for lesbian, gay and bisexual parents, parents-to-be and their children, offering a quarterly magazine, website, publications, enquiry service, and workshops.

Bristol City Council LGBT employees group for campaigning, support and socialising.

A new social and support group for disabled gay men living and/or working in the South West.

National campaigning and lobbying group.

Information, care and support, and health promotion for all people affected by HIV and AIDS. Counselling, buddying, complementary therapies, advocacy and advice.

Providing free, professional counselling and psychotherapy to people affected by HIV, AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses.

Help to break the loneliness. USPCG seeks gay guys to write to gay US prisoners. Many have no outside contact having been deserted by family and friends.