Dealing with different issues,
managing in different ways

Pride in Mind

Location: York Mind, Highcliffe House, Highcliffe Court, Clifton, York, YO30 6BP

Day and Time: Thursdays 4:30-6:30pm

What do we do?

  • Provide support to young people aged 12-18 yrs. who identify as LGBTQ+ and are experiencing mental health challenges.
  • Provide a project offering 121 support and provides mental health group support to young people who identify as LGBTQ+.
  • Deliver groups which are designed to offer mental health support to young people to develop confidence, share experiences, and provide support for managing the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community offering an opportunity to connect with and learn from others unique experiences.
  • Referral form for this project is necessary. Click here to refer in.

If you have any questions about the group, please contact sam.armstrong@yorkmind.org.uk

Location

Address

Highcliffe House
Highcliffe Court
Clifton
York
YO30 6BP

Other LGBTQ+ Support

In York:

York LGBT Forum have information: https://www.yorklgbtforum.org.uk/

and events: https://www.meetup.com/york-lgbt-forum/

Yorkshire MESMAC has information on coming out: https://www.mesmac.co.uk/resources/lgbt-youth/coming-out-stories

Online:

Stonewall is a charity with lots of history and resources: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/

Childline has a page on gender identity|: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/sexual-identity/gender-identity/

You can contact the National LGBTQIA+ Support Line: https://switchboard.lgbt/

Albert Kennedy Trust – supports young LGBTIQ+ people aged 16 to 25.

Gendered Intelligence – a trans-led charity that works to increase the quality of trans people’s lives, especially those under the age of 25.

Imaan – supports LGBTIQ+ Muslims and provides an online forum where people can share experiences and ask for help.