WOMEN ONLY GROUPS AND SERVICES

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NEWCASTLE

LESBI WOMEN

LesBi

This is a link to a website that has been created to help you stay happy and healthy as a lesbian/bisexual woman. It covers things like health, wellbeing and sex that maybe you wanted to know but were afraid to ask! Developed by the SHINE project in Newcastle.
Website: www.lesbisexyandhealthy.co.uk

NORTH EAST OLDER LESBIAN NETWORK (NEOLN)
A group offering the chance to meet older lesbians (over 40) on a monthly basis (not exclusively Newcastle).
Call: 01670 818720 between 9am-9pm.
Email: katealexandra@talktalk.net
Website: www.neoln.btik.com

WOMEN 4 WOMEN
W4W is an inclusive social group FOR ALL WOMEN who are lesbian, bisexual or unsure of their sexuality.  Living in Newcastle and the wider surrounding areas
Meet twice a month, regular events and activities.
Website: www.women4womenuk.net
Email: women4womenuk@hotmail.com
Facebook: Womenforwomen North East
Call: 07722718232

LESBIFRIENDS NORTH EAST
Offering face to face support for LBi women between the ages of 20-40. Lesbifriends offer friendship and support to lesbian or bisexual woman, or those who are unsure of their sexuality.
Not a counselling service but do provide a listening ear.
Email: lesbifriendsne@live.co.uk
Call/text: 07858 323868
Website: www.lesbifriendsne.btik.com

ELSWICK GIRLS PROJECT
Young lesbian one-to-one support is available.
Tel: 0191 273 4942.

TYNESIDE YOUNG LESBIAN PROJECT
Monday Night 6-8 @ a City Centre Location. A group for 13-19 year old women who think they may be or identify as lesbian or bisexual. The group acts as a source of support and offers a space where its members can socialise in a safe environment and talk in confidence about their sexual orientation and related issues. The group combines issue based educational session with social activities and outings All new members can be met on a 1-2-1 basis before attending the group to ensure the group will meet their needs appropriately .The group accepts both self referrals and referrals from professionals. To contact one of the group workers call: 07507702878 or alternatively you can leave your details at the West End Women and Girls Centre on  0191  273 4942

TYNESIDE WOMEN’S HEALTH – New L/Bi Group
For women who are Lesbian, Bisexual or questioning their sexuality. Every other Thursday between 5-7pm for a confidential place to chat and have a cuppa.
Tyneside Women’s Health, Swinburne House, Swinburne Street, Gateshead, NE8 1AX
Call Jess: 0191 477 7898
Email: jessica.smith@tynesidewomenshealth.org.uk

OUTLINE
North Tyneside services for Lesbian and Bisexual Women, and those unsure of their sexuality. Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 6 -8pm in the Howden area.
mailto:outline@orange.net
Tel: 07896702290 Wed 5 – 8pm only or text other times.

HIV POSITIVE WOMEN’S GROUP
Are you a HIV positive woman? Are you feeling isolated? Do you want to get involved in social events? Do you want to meet other women who are HIV positive to talk about your experiences? Then a new HIV Positive Women’s Group might be just what your looking for. Hosted by Body Positive North East, the new group meets in central Newcastle in a safe confidential and friendly environment. Please note this group is open to all women and is not exclusive to lesbian/bisexual women. For more information on the group please call Diane on 0191 2322855 or email. bpne@btinternet.com

NORTH EAST LGBT PARENTS GROUP
For LGBT mums, dads and parents to be. This is a community network site on facebook. You can use it to network and meet other parents, share views or post events. To become a part of this network please e-mail: lgbtparentsnetwork@groups.facebook.com
Call: Anna on 07837608564

COUNTY DURHAM

WOW (Women on Women)
Established friendly group for lesbian and bisexual women. Based in Darlington and covering covering County Durham and North Yorkshire. Support, friendship, discos and social activities.
Contact: Sandy
Tel: 01325 462418

Lesbians Who Lunch
A new support group for women in and around Durham who meet once a month for lunch. All welcome.
Tel: 07768 072850 ask for PJ
Email: lwldurham@hotmail.com

TEESSIDE

HART GABLES LBIRDS
Meets every Wednesday 6pm-8pm offering a safe and friendly space to lesbian and bisexual women in Hartlepool and the surrounding area.
Contact: Joanne
Call: 01429 236790
Email: mailto:joanne.fairless@hartgables.org.uk
Website: www.hartgables.org.uk

EAST COAST GIRLIES
Social group for lesbians and bisexual women in the East Coast area, Whitby – Scarborough and thereabouts. Meets monthly.
Contact: Christine or Marianne.
Call: 01947 897406
Email: cpa@waiteshouse.fsnet.co.uk

NATIONAL

LESBILICIOUS
Lesbilicious.co.uk is an independent web-based magazine for lesbian and bisexual women. Lesbilicious publishes daily lesbian/bisexual news and weekly exclusive articles and interviews. It also features an up-to-date calendar of lesbian/bisexual events taking place around the UK.
Website: www.lesbilicious.co.uk

SOLA
Provides a helpline and support groups for lesbians who have experienced physical or emotional abuse in a relationship.
Call: 020 7328 7389 Tuesday – Friday mornings 10.30am-12.30pm also Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 2.30pm -4.30pm.