Websites for young gay & bisexual people
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NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY LGBT
Website of Newcastle Universities LGBT society.
DERWENTSIDE LGBT YOUTH GROUP
A youth group site for young lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Derwentside.
QUEER YOUTH
National gay youth website, info and message boards.
GAY YOUTH COMMUNITY
A leading community, profile, chat, article and resource website around for young gay, bisexual and lesbian people.
STREETWISE
Streetwise is a young people's (under 25's) project based in the City Centre of Newcastle upon Tyne.
It's a free, confidential and friendly advice centre.
Streetwise offer information and advice on any issue, sexual health and contraception (no appointment needed... just drop in) and have a free counselling service.
You can call during opening hours on 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.
CHILDLINE
ChildLine is the free helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call them on 0800 1111 to talk about any problem – counsellors are there to help you sort it out.
Click on the above link to go to the website.
KIDSCAPE
Kidscape is the first charity in the UK established specifically to prevent bullying and child abuse.
EACH
EACH provides award-winning support to individuals affected by homophobia
and training to organisations committed to realising an equal and
safe environment for all regardless of sex, faith, sexuality, age, ethnicity or ability.
ALBERT KENNEDY TRUST
offers advice and support for gay and bisexual teenagers made homeless because of their sexuality.
COMING OUT
Information and resources for those who are contemplating telling the people around them that they are lesbian or gay.
AVERT
Am I gay? was I born this way? Website featuring accounts from young gay men, including their coming to terms with their sexuality, coming out, and their experiences of talking about their feelings with friends and parents, as well as their expectations and concerns.
SEXWISE
For young people aged 12-18. The website gives information on contraception, sex and relationships and allows you to search for services anywhere in the UK.
Helpline: 0800 28 29 30
COMING OUT TO YOUR PARENTS
An online brochure from FFLAG which covers in details the issues you're likely to face when you decide to come out to your parents.
