Leisure and sports
Gay Outdoor Club
Arranges walks & outdoor activities.
Contact Richard on 0191 285 2233 or write: GOC, PO Box 637, Skellingthorpe, Lincs LN6 5XD (enclosing an A5 SAE)
Email: goc@bi.org
Website: http:www.goc.uk.net
North East Gay Bikers
LGB Motorcycle club. Runs and Socials.
Phone MESMAC 0191 2331333 for more information.
Faith and religion
Metropolitan Community Church
Run for and by lesbians and gay men. Weekly Sun evening services at 6.30 at St. James United Reformed Church, Northumberland Rd, Newcastle (entry via yellow door at side of church).
Phone: 07770 543407
E-mail: mccnewcastle@hotmail.com
www.mccnewcastle.org.uk
Pink Triangle Trust
A gay humanist charity, which arranges secular (non-religious) weddings/affirmations and other ceremonies throughout the country.
Phone: 01926 858450
Email: ceremonies@pinktriangle.org.uk
Quaker Lesbian and gay fellowship
Contact Ruth Hustler, 46 The Avenue, Starbeck, Harrogate, HG1 4QD,
Email qlgf_cont_act@bt_click.com
www.qlgf.org.uk
Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement
Local: Ken 01287 632404, National: Write: LGCM, Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, London E2 6HG.
Phone: 0207 739 8134 & 0207 7391429 Weds. & Sunday 7-10 p.m.
Quest
Support group for lesbian/gay Catholics and others who struggle with their faith and sexuality.
David 01642 471585 or Nation Helpline (Sunday, Wednesday & Friday 7-10pm)
national number: 0808 808 0234
website: www.questgaycatholic.org.uk
LGB Jewish Group
Contact Jacob Riley. Email: jacobri@aol.com
Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association
A national group for atheist/ agnostic lesbians, gays and bisexuals.
Phone: 01926 858450
Email: info@galha.org
Muslim Youth Helpline
Confidential helpline for young Muslims offers help with any type of problem.
Phone: 0808 808 2008 Monday-Thursday 6pm-9pm, Saturday 10am-10pm
website: www.myh.org.uk
Al-Fatiha Foundation
Al-Fatiha Foundation is dedicated to Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, questioning, those exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity, and their allies, families and friends. Al-Fatiha promotes the progressive Islamic notions of peace, equality and justice. We envision a world that is free from prejudice, injustice and discrimination, where all people are fully embraced and accepted into their faith, their families and their communities. Founded in 1998, Al-Fatiha Foundation is a registered US-based non-profit, non-governmental organization.
http://www.al-fatiha.org/
Imaan
Imaan is a social support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Muslims, their family, friends and supporters, and those questioning their sexuality or gender identity. Imaan means faith.
http://www.imaan.org.uk/
Planet Kiss
Social support group made up of women who identify as lesbian, bisexual or queer and are of South Asian, Middle Eastern or North African descent. Some have been 'out' for a long time whilst others are just 'coming out'. The women meet up once a month in London.
http://www.planetkiss.org.uk/
Safra
Safra is a resource project working on issues relating to lesbian, bisexual, trans, queer and questioning women who identify as Muslim religiously and/or culturally. Safra Social Group meets monthly in the UK – check website events notice for dates and venues.
http://www.safraproject.org/
Parents, partners, families and friends of lgbt people
Parents’ Enquiry North East
Offers advice, support, & group (every 2 months) for parents of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered sons and daughters. Helplines also available.
Contact Joan (Tyneside) 0191 455 2868 at any reasonable time
Susan (Teesside) 01642 465020 (evenings only)
Email: penejoan@supanet.com
website: www.parentsofgays.co.uk
FFLAG Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Address: P.O. Box 84 Exeter EX4 4AN
Central help-line
Phone: 01454 852 418
Email: info@fflag.org.uk
Website: www.fflag.org.uk
The D’Arcy Lainey
Support for lgbt parents, their children and families.
Phone: 0161 6529181
Acceptance
Help line and support for parents of lesbians and gay men.
Phone: 01795 661463 Tuesday-Friday 7-9pm or try daytime
St Peters House Project
Support for wives and girlfriends of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, offers non-judgemental listening ear and accurate advice and referrals. Help-line for women: 01737 763000
Straight Spouse Network UK
Support for heterosexual partners.
Phone: 01428 714308
Email: ever@softhome.net
Pink Parents
UK-wide information service for lesbian, gay and bisexual parents, parents-to-be and their children.
Address: P.O. Box 55, Green Leaf Bookshop, 82 Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5BB
Phone: 0117 9044500
email: enquiries@pinkparents.org.uk
Website: www.pinkparents.org.uk
University and college lgbt associations
Durham University Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Association
Meets Monday 8pm Vane Tempest Hall (level D Dunelm House) during term-time. Also has a varied calendar of additional social and political events and offers a drop-in support service. Non-students please contact in advance.
Phone: 0191 334 1772
Email: lgbta@dsu.org.uk
website: www.lgbta.dsu.org.uk
Newcastle College LGB Society
LGB Officers c/o Students' Union.
Phone: 0191 200 4527
Newcastle University Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Society
1st Floor, Students' Union. Phone: 0191 239 3936 for students union or 0191 239 3918 for LGB officer direct or write: LGB Society, Union Building, Newcastle University, Kings Walk, Newcastle.
Email: lgb.union@ncl.ac.uk
Sunderland University Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Society
Students Union Phone: 0191 514 5512 ask for LGB officer.
Equal Ops LGB Officer, USSU, Wear mouth Hall, Chester Road, Sunderland. SR1 3SD
Teesside University LGB Society
LGB Officer, phone: 01642 342234
University of Northumbria
Thursdays 7.30 during term in the 'Annexe' (Students' Union). Open to non-students. Offers social events, speakers, support, trips out.Confidentiality assured. Equal opportunities Officer, Northumbria Students Union, 2 Sandyford Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SB.
Phone: 0191 227 3737
HIV services and support
North East agencies
Darlington
GADD
Confidential social and support group for all people with HIV, their families, partners and carers. Resource library also available.
Phone: 01325 35 55 51
Email: help@gayadvice.plus.com
Newcastle
BPNE (Body Positive North East)
Confidential service providing information, advice and support on all aspects of HIV infection to people either infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. Offers advocacy, support, holistic therapies, counselling and advice on welfare benefits, housing referrals and respite care. Drop-in Mon-Fri 10-5. Computer & Internet access daily, tuition available.
Address: SIDA Centre, 12 Princess Square Upper Level, Newcastle NE1 8EG.
Phone: 0191 232 2855 Mon-Fri. 10.00-5.00.
Email: bpne@btinternet.com
HIV + Gay and Bisexual Men’s Drop-in
A social group for HIV+ men who are Gay or Bisexual. Meets weekly in central Newcastle. Contact Mark 0191 233 1333 for details
North East AIDS Care
Confidential service providing practical help for people with HIV/AIDS. Provides transport, help with DIY/decorating, shopping, laundry, sitting and befriending.
Address: P.O. Box 638, Newcastle NE99 2WW
Phone: 0191 281 5200
South Tyneside
Streetlevel
Emotional & practical support for people living with HIV/AIDS, their partners, families, & friends. Confidential advice & information available. Condoms and lube, support around drug use. Help in accessing benefits, housing, social services. Mon, Tues & Fri. 10.00-4.30 (Weds. 10-12.30pm 12.30-4.30 women only) Thurs 12.30-4.30. Stanhope Parade, South Shields
Phone: 0191 455 3027
Teesside
Teesside Positive Action
Practical & emotional support for people living with HIV/AIDS, their partners, carers, families. Other services include befriending, advocacy, complimentary therapies, and education & information.
Address: 15 Baker Street, Middlesbrough.
Phone: 01642 254598
Email: tpa5000@yahoo.co.uk
National agencies
Gay Men Fighting AIDS (GMFA)
Unit 42, Eurolink Centre, 49 Effra Road, London SW2 1BZ
0207 738 6872
National AIDS Helpline
0800 567 123 (free 24hr helpline)
Minicom: 0800 521 361 (open 10am-10pm)
Terence Higgins Trust
0207 242 1010 (12-10pm daily)
www.tht.org.uk
THT Direct 0845 1221 200
AIDS Treatment Project
0645 470 047 (Mon & Wed 6-9pm)
Drug and alcohol misuse
Black and ethnic minority lgbt support
Gay Middle East
Full of news and information on LGBT issues in the countries of the Middle East.
http://www.gaymiddleeast.com/
Disability agencies
SUSSED
For men with learning disabilities who are gay and bisexual or think they might be. Contact: Paul Murphy.
Phone: 0191 281 7322
Deaf MESMAC
Sexual Health for gay and bisexual men who are deaf
Phone: 020 7522 3521
Deaf FLAG
Support for families of lesbians and gays who are deaf.
020 8660 2208
Brothers and Sisters Club
For deaf lesbians and gay men.
Address: 25 Cruickshank Road, London, WC1X 9HF
Phone: 020 7837 5561
Employment and trades union associations