Edinburgh & Lothians
LGBT YOUTH LOTHIAN
What's going on in the Lothians?
LGBT Youth Lothian is based in Edinburgh HQ at the John Cotton Centre – but we do get out and about! Many young people from elsewhere in the Lothians come to our groups and services, and we can help with travel money if that's an issue. We also have the West Lothian group, and we travel to schools and youth groups all over the Lothians with our outreach programme.
Could a small change make a big difference?
Our weekly groups include:
- FUSION – ages 13-25
FUSION is LGBT Youth Lothian's dynamic youth volunteer group – click below for more information, email info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
- SOUND YOUTH – ages 13-17
Fun, safe, friendly group for young LGBT people aged 13-17. We have different activities every week – games, workshops, drama and arts and crafts. C:card safer sex advice and supplies available. Contact a worker to arrange an introduction meeting if you've not been to the group before, email info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
- VADA – ages 17-25
A social group for young LGBT people aged 17-25. Come and chill out and meet some new people, or take part in activities like workshops, arts and crafts, video nights or trips out. The group creates its own programme of activities. C:card safer sex advice and supplies available. Contact a worker for more information, email info@lgbtyouth.org.uk.
- OUT WEST - ages 13-25 - our group in Livingston - meets fortnightly. Full information at the bottom of this page! Email info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
- WHAT'S NEXT? Advice and Support service – Monday-Friday by appointment
Could a small change make a big difference? Would you benefit from some extra support with decisions about: housing, careers, education, bullying and discrimination, relationships, coming out or self-esteem? Don't just think about it – do it! Email info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
OUTREACH – coming soon to a venue near you!
We run a range of services to reach out to LGBT young people all over the Lothians, breaking down barriers amongst the wider community. These include: street work, scene based work in bars and clubs, Internet outreach, mainstream youth groups and schools work. If you would like us to come along to your group, please email info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
C:CARD PLUS – safer sex advice and supplies available at SOUND Youth, VADA and OUT WEST
LENDING LIBRARY – available at groups and by request. Loads of great books, audio books and DVDs.
Other information
LGBT Youth Scotland is committed to inclusion and welcomes people from all ethnic and religious backgrounds at our services.
We are on the ground floor for wheelchair access and have an accessible toilet. If there is anything we can do to help you to access our services, please email us info@lgbtyouth.org.uk and we'll be happy to chat.
Out West
Out West is West Lothian's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Group. We meet once every fortnight in Livingston, and the group is for people ages 13-25 who are LGBT or friends of LGBT people. At every group we have c:card available and you can get support and advice on any issue from our trained staff. If you would like to join us email info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
What's going on in West Lothian? It's a safe place to chill out, make new friends and find out useful information.
We are looking for volunteers to help organise the first ever LGBT Youth event in West Lothian!
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