Young People & Bullying
This section containes information on groups and projects for young people a seperate section on bullying and a support section for parents.
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 -19 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 in confidence and ask for Ian.
OUTPOST HOUSING PROJECT
Temporary accommodation for young lesbians & young gay men (16-25) who are homeless or having difficulty finding somewhere to live.
Contact: Smart or Johnathon
Tel: 0191 222 1937
ELSWICK GIRLS PROJECT
Young lesbian one-to-one support is available.
Tel: 0191 273 4942.
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: Steve & Mark for info
Tel: 0800 42 20 200 Option 5
DURHAM
NORTH DURHAM LGBT YOUTH GROUP
Social group for young LGBT people aged up to 20. meeting in Consett every Monday from 6.30-8.30pm. Offering social activities, support, advice.
Contact: 07766478514
Email: lgbt@cdpct.nhs.uk
An outreach service is also available for people who would like one-to one support and advice.
Text Service: Text: TP SPACE LGBT SPACE Message to 60003
DURHAM YOUNG GAY MEN'S GROUP
Meets Tues evenings in Durham City 6-9pm. Provides support, social opportunities & advice for young gay & bisexual men (under 26)
Tel: 0191 383 1414
Text: TP DYGMG (then your message) to 60003
Email: mailto:dygmg@bigfoot.com
U20 GROUP
GADD (Gay Advice Darlington & Durham) Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual 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
ASHINGTON LGBT YOUTH
A group for gay/lesbian and bisexual youths.
For more information contact Janet at MESMAC on: 0191 233 1333.
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: 01642 804400
Mobile: 07818496297
mailto:tgv_teesside@hotmail.co.uk
JTGV (Junior Tees Gay Valley)
A group for under 16's
For more information on either group call MESMAC North-East's Teesside office in confidence and ask for Stephen. Tuesday's 5pm - 7pm
Call: 01642 804400
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 LGB SOCIETIES
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY LESBIAN, GAY, & BISEXUAL 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 LGB SOCIETY
Contact: LGB Officers c/o Students' Union,Parsons Building
Tel: 0191 200 4525
SUNDERLAND UNIVERSITY LESBIAN, GAY & BISEXUAL SOCIETY
Wednesday evenings at 7.30 in the Bonded Warehouse.
Contact: Andrew, (LGB Officer), Students Union
Tel: 0191 514 5512
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY LGB SOCIETY
Contact: Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual Officer
Tel: 01642 342234
