Edinburgh & Lothians
Welcome to LGBT Youth Scotland’s Lothian Service
LGBT Youth Lothian is based in Edinburgh but we do get out and about! Many young people come to our services from West Lothian, Midlothian, East Lothian and further afield. We provide maps by email or meet you somewhere central to help you on your journey to the centre!
About the Staff
There are several friendly, trained youth workers. Each is trained to provide support and information on a wide range of topics, or just provide a listening ear when you need one. You can book a meeting with the Youth and Community Development Officer (email/phone/text service number at the bottom of this page) to introduce you to the service and available opportunities, and then you can come along to one of our groups dependant on your age.
About our Services
We provide a range of services for professionals and young people. These include:
Vada: Group for people aged 17 – 25. Every Thursday from 7.00 – 9.00pm
Sound Youth: Group for people aged 13 – 17. Every Wednesday from 6.30 – 8.30pm
Beyond Gender: Group for transgender people and their friends aged 13 – 25. Twice a month on Tuesdays, usually the second and last of every month from 7.00 – 9.00pm. Email beyondgender@lgbtyouth.org.uk for more info
Sexual Health & C:card: Sexual health supplies and information are available through our c:card service which is accessible during group times by appointment through an email (see below) and via our outreach services.
What’s Next?: 1-2-1 support for young people aged 13 – 25 with the Youth and Community Development Officer. Meetings to be made by appointment (email below)
Outreach & Schools Work: We provide a range of outreach services including street work, work in commercial gay venues, on-line, in local schools and youth groups.
Youth Participation: Throughout the year there are a range of participation opportunities for young people aged 13 – 25 and you can get your voluntary work accredited through Youth Achievement Awards or Millenium Volunteer Awards.
Services for Professionals & Parents: Where possible, we can provide support, information and for professionals and parents.
What about LGBT Adults?
We will provide information to any adult who would like to speak to us. However, there are range of adult services we can refer you to in Edinburgh including the LGBT Centre for Health and Wellbeing for longer term support. You can also become an adult volunteer once you are trained and go through an induction appropriate to your skills and prior experience.
Get in Contact
Call 0131 555 3940, text 0778 148 17 88 or e-mail info@lgbtyouth.org.uk if you would like to get in contact with a worker, make an appointment or find out more about our services.
