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Article published on: Tuesday, 13 June 2023

We understand the impact that stigma and discrimination can have on the mental health of people who identify as LGBTQ+. Buckinghamshire Mind’s services are LGBTQ+ inclusive and we welcome everyone.

This Pride Month, we want to direct you to amazing LGBTQ+ organisations working in Buckinghamshire, East Berkshire and nationally. Please get in touch to promote your mental health and wellbeing.

Buckinghamshire:

  • LGBT Bucks provides information on LGBTQ+ support in Buckinghamshire. Visit them on org.
  • Aylesbury runs an LGBTQ+ social group. Visit them on co.uk.
  • Wycombe Mind run ‘Out Loud’, a Youth Group for LGBTQ+ youth. Email [email protected] for more information.
  • Support U are an LGBTQ+ charity for the Thames Vally and Reading area. Their support services provide counselling, hate crime reporting, events, a support line and groups. Please visit supportu.org.uk to learn more.
  • Milton Keynes has an amazing LGBTQ+ choir. If you are interested in getting involved, contact [email protected].
  • Students at Bucks New University have recently established an LGBTQ+ society. If you are a student and interested in getting involved, please contact your student union.
  • If you are an LGBTQ+ woman and are looking to gain community, Berks and Bucks LGBTQ+ women are a good group to join. They can be found on ‘meetup’.
  • Gay Outdoor Club organise lots of outdoorsy outings around Buckinghamshire. Please visit them on goc.org.uk/groups/milton-keynes-buckinghamshire.
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East Berkshire:

  • Support U are an LGBTQ+ charity for the Thames Vally and Reading area. Their support services provide counselling, hate crime reporting, events, a support line and groups. Please visit supportu.org.uk to learn more.
  • Berkshire Gay Link provides a community for gay men. Contact [email protected] for more information.
  • BeYou offers LGBTQ+ coffee socials across Berkshire. Contact [email protected] or visit BeYou’s web page to learn more.
  • University of Reading runs an LGBTQ+ society. If you are a student, please contact your student union.
  • ReachOut is an LGBTQ+ youth group in Reading. If you are interested, please email [email protected].
  • Thames Valley Gay Chorus is a talented LGBTQ+ choir based in Reading. Email [email protected] for more information.
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There are hundreds of national charities that support LGBTQ+ people. Here are just a few: 

  • Switchboard LGBTQ+ is a helpline for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+. Call 08000119100 to get in touch.
  • LGBT Foundation provides advice, support and information for anyone identifying as LGBTQ+. Call them on 03453303030.
  • Mermaids provide a support line for trans children and young people, as well as their families. Call 08088010400.
  • Mind LGBTQ provides information and mental health support for people who are LGBTQ+.
  • Stonewall provides a wealth of resources, as well as a directory of LGBTQ+ services in your area. Visit them at stonewall.org.uk.
  • Gendered Intelligence supports trans people, especially trans youth. Visit them at genderedintelligence.co.uk.
  • The Albert Kennedy Trust support LGBTQ+ people between 16-25 who are experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment. Learn more at akt.org.uk.
  • Pride Sports aims to make sports clubs LGBQ+ inclusive and grow sports participation. Visit them at pridesports.org.uk.
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Please get in contact if you have any queries. Happy pride month!

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