Gay, lesbian, bisexual or straight, you might feel confused about your sexuality, and your feelings could change at different stages of your life.
There are plenty of places to go for information, help and advice on all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and transgender issues.
- Schools Out (National) Campaigns for Equality in schools for LGBT issues.
- 'Outloud' is a group for LGBT young people in Tameside. The group is looking for young people aged 14-19 who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans. They meet every Tuesday between 5.30 -8.30pm at Cyclops on Charlestown Industrial Estate, Ashton under Lyne (the industrial park behind the train station).
- Lesbian & Gay Foundation has lots of information on local groups and activities. Helpline: 0845 3 30 30 30 or e-mail 6-10pm 365 days a year.
- Black North West (18+) - This group offers an opportunity for people of colour to meeting in a safe, non-judgmental space, make new friends, receive specific information, advice and guidance; whilst also engaging in social activities and other events. The group meets on the first Friday of every month at the LGF from 7.30pm - 9.30pm. For more information, please contact the LGF on 0845 3 30 30 30.
- LGYM (Lesbian and Gay Youth Manchester) is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender project for LGBT people aged 14 - 25. You can contact LGYM on 0161 273 7838.
- LIK:T Young Lesbian & Bisexual Women’s Peer Health Project. It works with young lesbian and bisexual people aged 14-25 to improve women's health. For more information: e-mail.
- The Terence Higgins Trust offers specific support to young people around sexual health. Tel: 0845 12 21 200 Mon - Fri 10.00am - 10.00pm, Sat - Sun 12noon - 6.00pm.
- Albert Kennedy Trust (Greater Manchester) provides housing support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans young people. A mentor service is also available to prevent homelessness or can be used as an outreach service with unsupported accommodation. Tel: 0161 228 3308 or e-mail.
- Manchester Lesbian Community Project (Greater Manchester) Provides information and newsletters for lesbian and bisexual women. Tel: 0161 273 7128 or e-mail.
- Northern Concord (Greater Manchester) Site for Transgender, Transsexuals and transvestite organisations in Manchester. Social and self help group for transsexuals and transvestites. PO. Box 258, Manchester, M60 1LN or e-mail.
- Manchester Pride celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender life.
- Keshet (Jewish LGBT group) is open to Jews and their friends from all shades of the rainbow (secular to orthodox, patrilineal, matrilineal or wannabe) who wish to meet up for an informal chat and make new friends. For more information phone 0845 3 30 30 30.
- MORF (18+) is Manchester's social and support group for transgender men. MORF meetings are a great place for information, discussion, and having a good time. MORF meets on the fourth Monday of every month, from 7.00pm to 9.00pm at the LGBT Centre (located on 45-51 Sidney Street, Manchester M1 7HB).
- Manchester Parents Group for parents of lesbian and gay children.
Manchester Parents Group
PO Box 554
Stockport
Cheshire
SK4 2WH
0845 652 2674
You can use the library in your Connexions Centre too as it has information for you to read or take away. You could also go to Relationships Weblinx for more useful websites.