TRANS & GENDER DYSPHORIA

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REGIONAL

NE AND NORTHERN CUMBRIA 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. Referrals can be sent to:
Gender Dysphoria Service, Upper Poplars, Cherry Knowle Hospital, Ryhope, Sunderland. SR2 0NB
Call: 0191 569 9401
Or you can email ady.davis@northumberlandcaretrust.nhs.uk for more information

ID – TRANS YOUTH NORTH EAST
Meets in Sunderland city centre 6-8pm first Tuesday of the  month (help with public transport may be available). Open to 14-24 year olds and to anyone who is or maybe Transgendered from anywhere in the region.
Varied programme, personal support also available
Call Debs  0191 514 5953 (Sunderland Office) 07946267152 (work mob)
Or BJ 01325 313 888 (Darlington office) 07826 872 756 (mob)  

TYNE TRANS
Providing a safe, friendly place for people to meet and talk about Trans issues, as well as organising activities and talks. The group is open to everyone who identifies as part of the Trans community. Tyne Trans welcome men and women from anywhere across the North East region. The group meets at 6pm on the first Monday of the month in a central Newcastle location. For more information, contact Sian Broadhurst on: 0191 277 3487
Email: Sian.Broadhurst@newcastle.gov.uk

TEA WITH T’S (For the transgendered community)
A place where people can meet ‘like minded’ people and discuss ‘whatever’s on your mind’
£1 including refreshments, Find out what’s going on in your area. Meet at Age UK North Tyneside’s Whitley Bay Centre, Park Road Whitley Bay, call: 0191 293 9148 for info.
Email: charlotte.mulvaney@ageuknorthtyneside.org.uk

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 (Fortnightly), 7:30pm – 10:00pm Contact GADD for the next date. 01325 355551 Website: www.gayadvicedarlington.co.uk/clubT

CROSS+ROADS GID SUPPORT
For the Northern regions of England. Provides support for transsexual and intersex people who are going through the re-assignment programme. Support for families and partners also offered.
Contact: Paula Ryder between 10am and 9pm, Monday to Friday, messages can be left at weekends.
Tel: 07722788401
Email: paula@dumana.fsnet.co.uk

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

TRANS GROUP (at Hart Gables)
Last Thursday of the month from 7pm – 9pm.  A friendly and safe place for Trans people to meet and talk about Trans issues.  People can change at Hart Gables.
Call: 01429 236790
Email:   hartgables@googlemail.com
Website: www.hartgables.org.uk

NATIONAL

GENDER TRUST NATIONAL HELPLINE
A service for adults throughout the United Kingdom who are Transsexual, Gender Dysphoric, Transgender or those whose lives are effected by gender identity issues.
Call the admin line: 01273 234024
info@gendertrust.org.uk
Website:  www.gendertrust.org.uk

BEAUMONT SOCIETY
Gives details of country-wide groups. A national organisation offering support, counselling, & social activities for TV’s. 27 Old Gloucester Street, London WC1N 3XX
Call: 01582 412220.

GENDER SHIFT
Website aimed at educating people about Trans issues through workshops, seminars and events.

TRANS YOUTH
Website for Trans Youth.

SPARKLE
The National transgender celebration website