This page has information on trans and gender variance only groups and services across the North East of England. If you can’t find the information you need, please call MESMAC and we will do our best to help.

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NEWCASTLE/NORTH TYNESIDE 

T AND COFFEE
Young Trans group meeting Wednesdays from 3 to 6.00pm at MESMAC in central Newcastle, to enable young trans people aged 15 to 25 to meet and make friends, share and seek information and be able to access youth work support.
Call: Debs Walker: 07415 104559 or Billijean: 01325731160
Email:

 

GENDER IDENTITY SUPPORT SERVICE

Offering a comprehensive support service in the North East for people aged between 15 and 25.
The team has many years experience working with individuals and their families, and can offer a range of support options, from one to one sessions and peer group support meetings to social outings and workshops. They will always aim to provide support and information tailored to your needs.
Whether you are worried about coming out to your family, are worried about your legal, employment or education rights or medical treatment or you are just unsure about how you feel about your gender: the team are here to help.
There is no right or wrong way to be yourself. Please get in touch if you would like advice and support or just want to meet other young people with similar experiences.
For more information about this service please contact:
North East
Call: 01325 731 160 ask for BJ
Email:

 

 

NORTH TYNESIDE TRANS GROUP
A place where people can meet ‘like minded’ people and discuss ‘whatever’s on your mind’
£2 including refreshments, Find out what’s going on in your area. Meet at Age UK North Tyneside’s Care Academy Centre, Park Road Whitley Bay,
Call: 0191 2808484 for info.
Email: 

 

REGIONAL

 

BE
Be: Trans Support & Development North is Trans Community Support, Development and Campaigning Organisation operating across the North of England. Offering a confidential 121 bespoke holistic support, advice and advocacy services to all gender diverse individuals and their families.They facilitate a variety of peer groups and social events, promote trans community cohesion, bring like minded people together in a safe and positive environment where they can benefit from interacting with each other. Provide Trans guidance, advice and awareness training to public, private and 3rd sector organisations.
BE also run a monthly social event open to all Trans and Gender Diverse Individuals and their Family, Friends and Allies as well as other groups.
Call: Tara Stone: 07976344441 (9am -9pm, any day)
Email:  or 
Website:  http://be-north.org.uk

 

NORTHERN REGION GENDER DYSPHORIA SERVICE (NHS)
Works with people with gender identity issues whether its people with desire to gender transition or people with concerns about their own gender identity.
One-to-one work, couple work and group support is available. A referral from a GP or local Psychiatrist is required. 
Benfield House, Walkergate Park, Benfield Road, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE6 4QD
Opening Time: 9.00-17.00
Call: 0191 287 6130 or 0191 2876131
Email: or
Email  for more information.

 

COUNTY DURHAM

 

CLUB T AT GADD
T.S. and T.V. information, socialising and advice. 1 to 1 counselling, help-line,
promoting acceptance. Regional and national contacts. Sundays (second and fourth of the month), 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Call: GADD for the next date. 01325 355551
Website: http://gayadvicedarlington.co.uk/lgbt-groups/

 

TLS (The Local Spa) T- BIRDS CLUB
Hotel/Spa – Trans night with dressing room – mention heard from MESMAC when calling as they are very security conscious. Stanley, County Durham.
Call: 01207 281765

 

TEESSIDE

 

NATIONAL

 

 

 

TranzWiki.net for other support groups around the UK