Pride in Plymouth

Advice and Support - General

To be told by one's son or daughter "Mum, Dad, I've got something to tell you - I'm gay!" can be a most shattering experience. Total disbelief, guilt, shame, are just a few of a parent's reactions to the bombshell.

"How are we going to cope with this?"`
"Who can we go to for advice, help and support?" are just a few questions parents will ask themselves.

Nobody chooses to be gay and our son or daughter is the same person as before. They didn't ask to be born with such a preference, but their sexuality confuses us. As parents, we often feel guilty - is it our fault in some way in their upbringing, or is it in their genes passed down from us?

Families and Friends of Lesbian and Gays

Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (FLAGG) is a national voluntary organisation and registered charity. Who are dedicated to supporting parents and their lesbian, gay and bisexual daughters and sons.

0845 652 0311

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Parents of Jewish Gays

The Support Group Parents of Jewish Gays was set up in May 1996 because it was felt that we are a group of people with special needs.

* Are you Jewish?
*Is your son gay or your daughter lesbian?
* Are you having difficulties in coping with this?
* Would you like to have the opportunity of meeting other parents who are in the same situation as yourself and would like to know how they have managed?

Then the Support Group for Parents of Jewish Gays and Lesbians could well be the answer for you.

One lesson we have learned from our regular meetings over the years is that it is NOT the parents' fault and NOT something wrong in the child's upbringing, which is often one of the first reactions when a daughter or son 'comes out'.

 

Stonewall

Stonewall is a professional lobbying group, that also offers advice and support to Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual people on whole range of issues from bullying in schools, the workplace and equality legislation.

08000 502020

Trans Networks

The Transgender Guide are committed to publishing the most comprehensive site of services and information, accurately representing the Transgendered community, in a positive manner.

http://www.tgguide.com/

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Trans Friendly
Transfriendly is for anyone who identifies as trans (ie. FTM, MTF, transgender, intersex, genderqueer, other, whatever...) and non-trans people who are "trans positive" (ie. partners, friends, family, allies...).

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Western Boys
We are a group offering guidance and support for all female to male (FTM) identified people. The group is for those at any stage of transition from those still considering their gender identity to people who have completed their transition.

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Press for Change
Press for Change is a political lobbying and educational organisation. We campaign to achieve equality and human rights for all trans people in the United Kingdom, through legislation and social change.

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GIRES
Gender Identity Research and Education Society
Information for trans people, their families and the professionals who care for them

LGBT Parenting

Mumsnet talk
"The country's most popular meeting point for parents" The Times
Oh it's for Dads too! An excellent online resource for parents. Check out the main discussion forums too where people of all sexual orientation post.

New Family Social
A UK-wide organization run by, and for, lesbian and gay adopters and prospective adopters.

Gay Dads UK
Gaydads-UK is a fully interactive, social networking website where you can:-

• Meet likeminded guys
• Search for other Gay Dads in your area
• Create your own profile page
• Exchange messages
• Post a discussion item in the forum
• Chat online
• Attend one of the many events members organise

Disabled LGBT

REGARD is a national, volunteer run organisation of disabled lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered people.

The aims are:

1. To offer information and advice to our members and disabled LGBT people

2. To combat the social isolation of our members

3. To advocate disabled issues to the LGBT community and LGBT issues to the disabled community.

4. To campaign on issues affecting disabled LGBT people

 

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GLAMS is a national self-help support group for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people affected by MS.

GLAMS can help you meet other gay people in the same situation, offer support, provides an opportunity to share experiences and tackle any feelings of isolation.

“When I found out I had MS I didn't know who to speak to. GLAMS has helped me meet other people with MS who respected my sexuality and recognised it as an important part of my life.”

GLAMS offers its members:

• A quarterly newsletter including a mix of national news about MS as well as news about the LGBT community.
• Facilitates social events where LGBT people affected by MS can meet.
• Aims to run Information events with MS specialist nurses, neurologists and other health professionals as speakers.
• Runs a website and an active and supportive online discussion board.