LGBT+ youth
LGBT+ youth groups are a great place to meet and socialise with other young people in a safe environment.
"The group is a place where you can be yourself"- Jack 18
It can be really good to talk to people who might be going through similar experiences to you. They might also offer support services. Yorkshire MESMAC staff around the region can:
- Talk to you in confidence about sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual health, as well as issues such as homophobic bullying and hate crime.
- Provide you with information and free safer sex resources (such as condoms and lube).
- Tell you about what is going on in your local area for young LGB&T people, including groups and events.
- Signpost you to other appropriate services if necessary.
"This is one of the best things to happen to me, everyone is supportive to one another"- Bryan 20
This is a social and support group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans people under the age of 25, they meet weekly on a Wednesday evening. For more information call 01274 395815 or 07810 550534 or email bradford@mesmac.co.uk.
A new youth group run by Bradford Council for Trans young people aged 13-21 runs every other Wednesday from 18:00-20:00. All young people who identify as Trans, are questioning their gender identity, or sit outside of male/female gender binaries are welcome to attend. The group is a place to discuss, share and learn about Trans identities, how to move forward and the processes of being a Trans young person.
For more information, email Finn on finn@equitypartnership.org.uk.
"This group helped me accept myself and give me a place where I can meet people like me"- Catia
"I have made many friends white I have been with the LGBT group and I look forward to being here"- Beth 17