There are numerous ways of accessing support both from us and from other organisations. This page lists available support in Hull and nationally.
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Hull Pledge support group (counsellor support)
@ Hull Central Library
When Last Saturday of each month.
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HullPledge
Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/96875722410
5863/
https://www.instagram.com/hullpledge/
Twitter https://twitter.com/HullPledge
LGBT+ Coffee morning and catch-up @ Liquid
Jade
An LGBTQ+ social meetup in the queer-friendly
Liquid Jade.
First Saturday of each month.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/35292841599
Queer Climbing Club @ Rock City Hull
A free climbing club for LGBT+ people in Hull at
Rock City.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/5488440201
67929
https://www.instagram.com/transhull_/
Hull & ER LGBTQIA+ Forum @ Online
Forum for discussing local LGBTQIA+ issues with service providers and representatives.
When: Second Wednesday of each month
Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/35292841599
MESMAC Hull HIV Support Group
This is a space for people living with HIV to connect, share experiences and support each other. Come along to have your say about what you want to get out of the group.
Email c.thompson@mesmac.co.uk
Phone 07771 931 335 / 01482 291 190
Social events and clubs
Hull University Union LGBT+
The Hull University Union LGBT+ is a welfare group that ensures all LGBT+ students at the University of Hull have a voice on campus and a place to meet other LGBT + people.
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/huulgbt/
Queer Foraging Club @ various locations
A skill-sharing, foraging club for queer and LGBTQIA+ folks in Hull.
Every other Sunday.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/12243802584
00037
https://www.instagram.com/queerforaginghull/
Chameleons Football Club
Hull's LGBT+ football team which focuses on fitness, socialising and developing an interest in football. Anyone 18+ is welcome regardless of ability/experience, all sexualities and genders are welcome.
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/22859599982
24981/ Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chameleons_fcl
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Hull and East Yorkshire Mind make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support.
Phone 01482 240200
Yorkshire MESMAC
Yorkshire Mesmac provide 1-2-1 advice on sexual health, contraception, sexuality and hate crime and also offer free CPD accredited training to professionals on HIV, STIs, LGBT+ awareness, trans awareness, FM and consent.
Web https://www.mesmac.co.uk/our-services /hull
Lollipop
Lollipop supports LGBT+ people who are between the ages of 13 and 19. The group meets Wednesday 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm every other week in Beverley town centre. LOOK group (Loving Our Out Kids) parental support group meets on the first Thursday of the month
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm in Beverley. The helpline is open weekdays, 9 am - 5 pm.
Email LOLLIPOP@EASTRIDING.GOV.UK
Phone 01482 392200
Kaleidoscope North Counselling
counselling@kaleidoscopenorth.co.uk
Step Out
Step Out is an LGBT+ youth group for 13-16 years old to socialise and find support. They meet every Tuesday 4.30 - 6pm in Hull City Centre.
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/
stepouthull
Shout Group
A safe and confidential space for LGBT+ young people between the ages of 14 and 25. They offer a space to have a laugh, get support and meet new friends.
Email FAYMARSDEN@THEWARREN.ORG
Phone 01482 218115
Hull and East Riding Lesbian Social Group
A non-political, non-profit, family-friendly, members-only social group that offers lesbian women, aged 18 and over a safe environment in which to expand their social circles. They meet regularly for a wide range of social activities, ranging from coffee mornings and child-friendly events to festivals and theatre going.
Email HER-LSG@OUTLOOK.COM
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?
id=100068379206738
Hull Women's Aid
HWA Offers safe accommodation, advice, and support for women and children that are fleeing domestic abuse.
TPSG peer support group for Trans adults @ online
Transsexual, Transgender, Non-Binary, Gender Queer & Intersex Peer Support Group. Any Colour Of The Rainbow or Shade Of Grey.
When First Sunday and Third Sunday of each month.
Phone 07832763796
Email Felix@ tpsghull@gmail.com
Queer disabled peer support group for queer and disabled people @ Ground GalleryRainbow or Shade Of Grey
When Last Thursday of each month.
CRISIS SUPPORT
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LGBT+ Crisis lines
Switchboard LGBTQ+ 030030300630
Galop 0800 999 542
Gendered Intelligence 0330 355 9678
Shout Text SHOUT to 85258 | Text YM if you are under 19
Mermaids 0808 801 0400