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Poz Gay Men's Groupmeets 1st Thursday monthly for info and support with occasional social events. Call Peter on 07766923608 or e: enquiry@abplus.org.uk

Birmingham Parents’ Support Group


www.birminghamparentssupportgroup.co.uk

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For family and friends of Lesbians and Gay Men - Meets 1st Wednesday  bi-monthly in Solihull. Tel: Maureen 0121 742 0230
www.birminghamparentssupportgroup.co.uk

Social and Support Group - Support group for Black and Minority Ethnic people who may be struggling to come to terms with their sexuality against cultural, religious or family pressures, or who may already be out and want to make new friends. Meets in a safe, friendly and discreet environment every Tuesday from 4-8pm at Leicester LGBT Centre.  Call the above number or email bme@llgbc.com

Changes - Wolverhampton


Tel: Lisa on 07864 240222 or Maria on 07542 450163

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CHANGES - A guiding light for the LGBT community, we are based in wolverhampton.
e: lisanmaria@hotmail.co.uk

Offers information, support and friendship to lesbians and gays and their families and friends. Besides our telephone helpline, we offer face-to-face meetings, social groups, newsletters and printed information.
7.30-9.30pm  Mon-Fri
PO Box 8, Coventry, CV1 3ZT
e: admin@cwfriend.co.uk
www.cwfriend.co.uk

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Trans? Need to talk?
Mon - Fri 7.30pm - 9pm

Coventry Lads


Tel: 02476 229292

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Offering social activities, developmental groupwork and the occasional outing! Twice a month, contact Coventry Terence Higgins Trust for details on 02476 229292 or
e: infocoventry@tht.org.uk

Free & Confidential support service for gay, bi-sexual and MSM men living in or around Dudley.
Advice, Information and support for men around any issues related to their sexuality including peer group and one to one support, access to counselling, sexual health information & advice and condoms and lube, Signposting and referral.
For more info contact Matt Barlow-Men’s Outreach Worker
email: matt@summithousesupport.co.uk
www.summithousesupport.co.uk

GAY FAMILIES IN THE MAKING


Birmingham Support Group

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Are (lesbian and bisexual, single and coupled) women who have either
recently started or are planning to start a family. The group provides a
forum for discussion and information sharing as well as socialising with our
children. The group is open to both men and women. We meet on the second Saturday of each month in and around
Birmingham. Contact Siobhan on siobhan.england1@tiscali.co.uk

Gender Matter


Tel: 01902 744424

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Providing information and support to all trans people, their family and friends, and to professional organisations who wish to have more of an understanding of gender dysphoria or transgender Issues. Services include counselling, support/advice, drop in. See website for full details.
The Mill House, 5b Bridgnorth Road, Wolverhampton WV6 8AB

www.gender-matters.org.uk

Group One


Family Derby based support group for LGBT families.

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We are Family Derby based support group for LGBT families. Meets 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. Meet and greet policy for new members. Contact 07779560284. e:

rainbowroutes@yahoo.co.uk.

HGL Counselling & Psychotherapy


Phone: 0121 446 1085 or 07976 919481

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Mental and sexual health, for lesbians, bisexuals, gay men and trans people - Available at seven offices across the city with a choice of male or female counsellors. Phone: 0121 446 1085 or 07976 919481

Support and advice for married men - 1st and 3rd Monday of every month
e: mmgbham@hotmail.com
www.hgl.nhs.uk

HIV (High 5)


Tel: 0116 254 1747

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A HIV awareness group for gay/bisexual men who are affected by HIV. Group provides Support, events, outings. For more information email: alex@tradesexualhealth.com or phone 0116 254 1747.

HIV Men’s Group


Shropshire Telford & Wrekin

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Informal one-to-one Support - A service for young men, South Asian men and African Caribbean men. (Please note that is this not counselling and is less formal, but gives the person the opportunity to talk to a highly trained worker). For further information...
Email: info@hgl.nhs.uk

Kettering Out & Proud Association - Organises support in the Kettering area.


A voluntary organisation supporting the LGBT community in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland hosting numerous social groups.  www.llgbc.com 

To offer support to anybody in the gay community who has alcohol related problems whether they are alcoholics or the partner or friend of an alcoholic. We are non-judgmental and offer a safe environment where one can open up and share amongst friends.
Meet at Centre 146, 146 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham B5 6RG every first and third Tuesday of the month, 7.30-9.00pm
Tel: Tony on 0121 440 6161.
Mobile 07760 195642
e: glbtas@yahoo.co.uk

LGBT Network Stoke on Trent & North Staffordshire.
The group aims to improve the service provisions available in North Staffordshire for people who are gay, promote positive relations with the wider community and create sports and social opportunities.
Supported by the Police & voluntary agencies.
Why don’t you come along and get involved!
For further information visit:  www.gaystoke.org.uk

Natural Healing


Tel: 01902 688087

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For emotional and physical health
Contact Alison - Lesbian Homeopath


New Road Parents Support Group


Supporting parents of LGBT people

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New Road Parents Support Group Bromsgrove and surrounding areas.
Supporting parents of LGBT people. Meets 1st Wednesday bi-monthly..
Call Margaret on 01527 832492 or visit the website

www.newroadparents.org

We are a lesbian group who meet every Wednesday 7.30 - 9.30 pm at a women's only venue in Northampton town centre. All ages welcome, we provide tea, coffee, biscuits and a safe place to chat, mob 7849188067, answered during meetings, messages can be left and we'll call back or, check out our web page     
www.lesbianline.co.uk

Pink Parents


Email: pinkparents@virginmedia.com

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Pink Parents is a social/networking group for all lesbian and gay parents and their children.
Email: pinkparents@virginmedia.com

Rank Outsiders


National Helpline: 0870 740 7755

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Support group for gay, lesbian & bi-sexual armed forces personnel - past & present. National Helpline: 0870 740 7755 - Wednesdays 7-9pm and Sundays 9am-7pm (answering machine at other times)
e: info@aflaga.org.uk

Free confidential counselling for LGBT survivors of sexual/domestic violence and hate crimes - Appointments offered quickly

Friendly and welcoming support and social meet for everyone who identifies as LGBTQ or is LGBTQ friendly.
We meet the first Wednesday of every month.
Email: sainwyreforest@yahoo.co.uk

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