Support

Sometimes young people need a range of support from different people at different times.

We believe that you should be able to access this support when you need it so you can grow up happy and healthy.  For young LGBT people, particular stages such as coming out can be very stressful and they will need a range of support from the right people.  Young people have issues that they can find difficult and challenging, but LGBT young people in particular can be isolated and terrified about getting help and support if they are not 'out' or are worried about reactions from others.

We work with a range of organisations and services that can work alongside us in making sure that you are supported when you are growing up.  This can be specialised services such as women's aid, health services, social services, youth groups, and the Police.

Our trained youth workers can arrange blocks of support meetings with young people where we will work alongside you to identify who would be best to help you through and go along with you to meetings with other organisations to make sure that you are ok and supported to get the help that you need.

Although we are yet to get LGBT groups and services up and running across all parts of Scotland, we can also provide support via the internet, email and text message.  We will also see if we can work alongside appropriate local services in your area that can help you and arrange online support to see how you are getting on and if there is anything that we can help you with.

For more information about how we can support you, you can email info@lgbtyouth.org.uk or send a text to 07781481788 to speak to a youth worker.