Information, advice and referral service.  The line also meets callers to talk and takes callers to groups.  Also Dyke Hike (lesbian walking group). Lesbian Line will be very soon offering free counselling to women who identify as lesbian, bisexual or any women who is questioning her sexuality.
Phone:  0191 261 2277 or 07968 605429 Tuesdays 7-9pm; Minicom available
Website: http://www.newcastlelesbianline.co.uk

Temporary safe, supported accommodation for young lesbians & young gay men (16-25) who are homeless or having difficulty finding somewhere to live.
Phone Smart or Cliff on 0191 222 1937

Housing Advice for Young LGB men and women. Foster and supported placements. London and Manchester Bases 
Phone:  0161 228 3308

Sexual Health advice line for young men and women.
Phone:  0800 28 29 30   7am – 12 midnight every day. 
Website:   www.ruthinking.co.uk

National newsletter of the bisexual community. Subscription & other info:
BM Ribbit, London WC1N 3XX
Email: bcn@bi.org 
Website: www.bi.org

WOW (Women on Women) is an established friendly group for lesbian and bisexual women based in Darlington, covering Co Durham and North Yorkshire, offering support, friendship, discos and social activities.
Phone:  01325 462418

A group for lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender women from 18+ anywhere in the region (based in country Durham) (
Phone:  01325 355 551
Email:women@gayadvice.plus.com

Weekly group runs at ‘End House’ in Durham City for young lesbian and bisexual women aged 16-25.
For more information contact Jules on 0191 383 1414

For young lesbians and gay men ages16-21 in the Gateshead area
Phone:  0191 4434269 for info or any connexions office

LGBT advice, information and support organisation. Provides social groups on Mondays, Lesbian and Bisexual Women's group on Wednesdays and a Young LGBT People's group on Tuesdays. One-to-one worker support from lesbian or gay men's workers, counselling service, day-time drop-in service through the week, free condoms, lube and dams, free mags such as Out North East, library of books, videos and DVDs and lots more.
Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Worker: Joanne 01429 236790, email joanne . 31 South Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9HD. www.hartgables.org.uk

One-to-one service.
Phone:  0191 273 4942

Social and support group for young women under 25 who are lesbians.  Meets Wednesdays 7.30-9.30.
Phone: 0191 261 2277

A Northeast group offering the chance to meet older lesbians (over 40). Meets 3rd Saturday of each month 1pm at MESMAC.
Phone: (0191 261 2277 Tues 7-10pm

Social group for lesbians over 21 years old, meets once a month.
Phone: 07779 346574

A social group for lesbian and bisexual women and women unsure of their sexuality aged 18 and over.  It offers support as well as the opportunity to talk one-to-one in a non-judgemental, friendly and informal atmosphere. Meets 1st & 3rd Friday of each month. 
Phone:   ((0191 261 2277 or 07719 412849
Website: http://women4womenuk.com

Lesbian walking group that meets monthly.
Phone:   (0191 2612277 Tuesdays 7-9pm
Email: sapphicsisters@aol.com

An informal social and support group for women who identify as lesbian or bisexual or for those who think they might be. Meets every Monday 1-3pm and 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. 
Address:  PO Box 36, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 0YW.
(Phone:  07779 040065
Email:  outline@orange.net

Meet monthly for a social gathering also linked to Scarborough and Whitby Gay Networks meeting every other week in a public house. Contact Marianne or Christine.
Phone:  01947 897406Northumberland

This is a webzine, with information, support, advice and humour.  Aims to bridge a gap for lesbian, bisexual or unsure women who live in rural locations, or who feel isolated, and ladies from all over the North East.
Address:  Sistahood, PO Box 164, Lynemouth, Morpeth NE61 5WY.

CSI (Cramlington Sexual Identity) A group for gay/lesbian and bisexual youths aged between 13-19.This new youth group meets on Tuesdays every fortnight in Cramlington Town centre. A fun social group with topics ranging from coming out and family support to music & film.For more information contact Sharon on: 01670 597 865 or Steve on: 0191 233 1333

Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Network, Middlesbrough Community participation Team. Support and advice to develop community groups for lesbian and bisexual women, monthly Saturday drop-in. Contact Lesley Duggan.
Phone:  (01642 803607 (during office hours)
Email:  lesley.duggan@mvdauk.org.uk

Social support group for lesbian and bisexual women.
Address: 12 St Mary’s Centre, 82-90 Corporation Rd, Middlesbrough.
Phone:  07914 260633

LGBT advice, information and support organisation. Provides social groups on Mondays, Lesbian and Bisexual Women's group on Wednesdays and a Young LGBT People's group on Tuesdays. One-to-one worker support from lesbian or gay men's workers, counselling service, day-time drop-in service through the week, free condoms, lube and dams, free mags such as Out North East, library of books, videos and DVDs and lots more.
Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Worker: Joanne 01429 236790
email joanne
31 South Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9HD. www.hartgables.org.uk