Supporting our LGBTQ+

External LGBTQ+ support services

• The Outhouse – a Colchester-based charity offering support and information to the LGBTQ+ community of Essex. It provides counselling and as well as a range support services and groups.

 

• Imaan – supporting lesbian, gay and bisexual Muslims.

 

• Gay Christians – supporting lesbian, gay and bisexual Christians.

 

• The Gender Trust – supporting those affected by gender identity issues.

 

• Survivor Project – addressing the needs of intersex and trans survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

 

• Stonewall – campaigning to address the needs of LGBTQ+ people in the wider community.

 

• Trans Unite – a comprehensive resource for people searching for support in the transgender community.

 

• Essex Pride – a local community organisation that provides community resources.

 

• Gendered Intelligence – provides an LGBT+ counselling directory and support for trans people.

 

• Mindline Trans+ – trans mental health support line.

 

• Metro Essex – support for people living with HIV/AIDS in Essex.

 

• Galop – LGBT+ abuse support.

 

• LGBT Foundation – LGBT+ support and wellbeing charity.