Young People & Bullying
This section containes information on groups and projects for young LGBT people, seperate sections on coming out, relationships, internet safety, bullying a support section for parents and a section with links to various helpful projects.
NEWCASTLE
GAP (Young gay and bisexual men's group)
A fun, friendly and safe place to make friends, socialise and be yourself. Open to all young men aged 16 -25 who are (or think they may be) gay or bisexual. The group meets on a weekly basis, offering a safe space to discuss coming out, gay men and the law, HIV, safer sex, relationships. Social activities and trips out.
For more information call MESMAC North East on:0191 233 1333.
OUTPOST HOUSING PROJECT
Temporary accommodation for young lesbians & young gay men (16-25) who are homeless or having difficulty finding somewhere to live.
Contact: Dawn or Graham.
Tel: 0191 281 0099
ELSWICK GIRLS PROJECT
Young lesbian one-to-one support is available.
Tel: 0191 273 4942.
TYNESIDE YOUNG LESBIAN PROJECT
A voluntary organisation providing services for young women 25 and under who are lesbian, bisexual or think they might be. The Young Lesbian Group meets one evening per week, in central Newcastle. The group provides a safe, supportive environment, where young women can meet each other and have the opportunity to talk in confidence about their sexual orientation and related issues. The workers offer issue-based group work and a range of social activities.
Tel:07540896121
STREETWISE
Not a gay/lesbian service but open to all young people. This service is very highly regarded amongst young people and workers. Located at Bigg Market, Central Newcastle. Offering information and advice on any issue, sexual health and contraception. A free counselling service is also available.
Website: www.streetwisenorth.co.uk
Tel: 0191 230 5400
D'n'A
Young peoples project dealing with issues around Drugs & Alcohol based in central Newcastle.
D‘n’A Services for Young People
Unit 4, Dispensary Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE1 4XN
Website: www.dnanewcastle.com
Email: dna@newcastle.gov.uk
Tel: 0800 073 0470.
TEENAGE KICKS
Teenage Kicks is a community-based outreach team who work with issues around sex & relationships. The team is made up of specialist workers who deliver small group work sessions to children and young people in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Email: teenage.kicks@newcastle-pct.nhs.uk
GATESHEAD
PLUS GROUP
A mixed social group for anyone under 25 who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, or questioning their sexual orientation.
Meets every Tuesday in central Gateshead from 6-8pm.
Contact: Mark or Pam for info
www.myspace.com/plusgroup
www.facebook.com/plusgroup
Email: plusgroup@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 0800 42 20 200 Option 5
DURHAM
DURHAM YOUNG GAY PEOPLES NETWORK
A social group for young LGBT people aged 15 to 25 years old. Meets at Moving on in Durham City every Tuesday 5-9pm. For more information:
Call Billijean or George on 07842905433 or office hours call: 0191 3842785.
Email: dygpn@disc-vol.org.uk
U20 GROUP
GADD (Gay Advice Darlington & Durham) LGBT group for 16 to 19 year olds, Thursdays, 7.00pm to 9.00pm. 9 Duke Street Darlington.
Call: 01325 355551
http://www.gayadvicedarlington.co.uk
NORTHUMBERLAND
WOWI! (Wansbeck Out With It!)
Wansbeck Out With It! or Wowi! to it’s members, is a social and support group for young LGBT people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or those questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity) aged 13 to 25 who live in Wansbeck or the surrounding areas of Northumberland.
The group is held once a fortnight in a safe space in Ashington and run by staff from Northumberland Community Development Network and Trinity Youth Association.
It is a place to meet other LGBT people of a similar age, make new friends, to have fun and learn about some of the key issues that may affect us and people like us. We can also help you during those times when you may feel you need some support.
The group’s activities have included themed parties, Northern Pride, trips out, film nights, drama, making a radio programme, sexual health information, chill out sessions and there are opportunities to do Arts Awards or the V Award for those interested.
For more information on WOWI! please contact:
Debs Walker or Kate Bromwich-Alexandra (See the details below)
THE FRYERS
A weekly session held in Blyth/Bedlington for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered young people and their friends.
If you are 13 to 25 and live in the area we would love to hear from you.
The group offers a safe social space and individual support for its members.
The programme of activities is set by the members and so far has included Chinese Cooking, Quiz night, Gay Film Nights, Birthday parties, trip to Edinburgh, discussion group, karaoke & barbecue at the beach.
Future events to include regional quiz cup, graffiti art, creating an arts installation, going to the footie!
For more information please contact
Debs Walker
LGBT Youth Development Worker
Trinity Youth Association
The Oval Community Centre, Roslin Park, Bedlington Station. NE22 5HU
Tel: 01670 531843 (office) 07946267152 (work mob) 07790823040 (LGBT service mobile)
Website: www.tyarainbow.org.uk
TEESSIDE
TGV (Tees Gay Valley)
A fun, friendly and safe place to make friends, socialise and be yourself. Open to all young men aged 16 -25 who are (or think they may be) gay or bisexual. The group meets on a weekly basis, offering a safe space to discuss coming out, gay men and the law, HIV, safer sex, relationships. Social activities and trips out.
Tuesday's 7pm - 9pm.
Call MESMAC: 01642 804400
Email: all@mesmacnortheast.com
JTGV (Junior Tees Gay Valley)
A group for under 16's, Tuesday's 5pm - 7pm
For more information on the group call MESMAC North East's Teesside office.
Call: 01642 804400
Email: all@mesmacnortheast.com
LGBT WORKERS in STOCKTON AREA
There are 2 LGBT youth workers who cover the Stockton area with young people aged 13-25.
Call Teesside Positive Action: 01642 254 598
Call MESMAC Teesside: 01642 80 44 00
R2B (Right to Be)
A group for young LGBT people up to 25 in Hartlepool (part of Hart Gables). It is a fun, safe space to meet people and find useful stuff. The group meets every Tuesday from 5pm until 7pm.
Call: 01429 236790
Email: hartgables@googlemail.com
Website: http://www.hartgables.org.uk/
UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE LGBT SOCIETIES
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY LGBT SOCIETY
Meets during term time only.
Contact: LGB Officers via Students' Union
Tel: 0191 239 3936.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA
Meets during term in the 'Annexe' (Students' Union). Open to non-students. Offers social events, speakers, support, trips out.
Confidentiality assured.
Contact: Students' Union
Tel: 0191 227 3737
NEWCASTLE COLLEGE LGBT SOCIETY
Contact: LGBT Officers c/o Students' Union, Parsons Building.
The student only LGBT group meets on a Wednesday between 5-6pm and Thursday 12-1pm.
Tel: 0191 200 4525
NORTHUMBERLAND COLLEGE
Northumberland College now has a LGBT group that meets every Wednesday afternoon for socialising & support. Run in conjunction with Trinity and Changemakers.
Tel: Debs Walker 01670 531843 (office) 07946267152 (work mob) 07790823040 (LGBT service mobile)
Tel: Darren Irvine 07779885171/0191 226 7330 / darren@changemakers.org.uk
Website: www.tyarainbow.org.uk
SOUTH TYNESIDE COLLEGE LGBT GROUP
Contact: LGBT Group: lgbt@stc.ac.uk
SUNDERLAND UNIVERSITY LGBT SOCIETY
Wednesday evenings at 7.30 in the Bonded Warehouse.
Contact: Andrew, (LGB Officer), Students Union
Tel: 0191 514 5512
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY LGBT SOCIETY
Contact: Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual Officer
Tel: 01642 342234
