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Butterfly Talks
2nd Thursday of each month at pm
Butterfly Talks is space to build friendships and a sense of community for Diverse people of marginalized genders including women, nonbinary friends, and trans men. This includes those that are questionings, multiple gender loving, asexual, or ANY label under the Gay umbrella. We welcome anyone that is 18+ and a part of the community, living anywhere to join us!
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Lotus
2nd Wednesdays of each month at 7 pm
Lotus aims to forge community for all Asian LGBTQ+ communities by creating a space to receive together to build friendships as we discuss a multitude of topics; some as heavy as the pressures of expectation to not heavy topics like our favorite food. While we acknowledge that “Asian” is an umbrella term encompassing many subcultures. We compete to be inclusive and welcoming of everyone while avoiding beliefs rooted in ethnicism, colorism, or classism. This community welcomes all those of all Asian backgrounds including, but not limited to, those that are biracial, adopted, or immigrants. Those of

 Welcome to MindOut

MindOut is a mental health service dash by and for woman-loving woman, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ) people.

We operate to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all LGBTQ communities and to make mental health a community concern.

We recognise that our communities are wonderfully diverse and welcome all LGBTQ+ people including those who identify as asexual, aromantic, pansexual, agender, genderqueer, genderfluid and intersex.

Our services are also accessible to those who may not identify under the LGBTQ umbrella, including linear people who have sexual and/or romantic relationships with LGBTQ people, men who have sex with men, women who have sex with women, people who previously identified as LGBTQ and those who are questioning their sexual and/or gender identities. If you are unsure, please complete get in touch with us.

Our services are for LGBTQ people aged 18+ who are based in Sussex, with the exception of our Online Help service which is obtainable nationally. See below for opening times.



Mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual person or trans (LGBTQ+)

Mental health problems such as depression or self-harm can affect any of us, but they're more ordinary among people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBTQ+).

This may be linked to LGBTQ+ people's experience of discrimination, homophobia or transphobia, bullying, social isolation, or rejection because of their sexuality.

Other things, such as their age, religion, where they dwell, and their ethnicity can combine extra complications to an already difficult situation.

How talking therapy can help

It might not be easy, but getting help with issues you're struggling to deal with on your own is one of the most important things you can do.

Talking with a therapist who's trained to labor with LGBTQ+ people may help with issues such as:

  • difficulty accepting your sexual orientation
  • coping with other people's reactions to your sexuality
  • feeling your body does not reflect your true gender (gender dysphoria)
  • transitioning
  • low self-esteem
  • self-harm
  • suicidal thoughts
  • depression
  • coping with bullying

    50+ and THRIVING

    Leah Raisor and Michelle Reed are the facilitators.
    (lraisor@ / mreed@)

    This 50+ support team is a dynamic gathering engineered for individuals over the age of 50 who want to explore new activities, learn fresh skills, and enjoy camaraderie.

    Through a variety of engaging events and classes provided by Tidewater Arts Outreach, members can stay active, discover new passions, and construct lasting friendships in a pleasurable and supportive atmosphere. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with others while embracing personal progress and shared experiences.

     

    Ace&Aro+ Affirming Territory (18+)

    1st Fridays from – 9 PM [HYBRID]
    Facilitator: Remi Jäger (he/him)

    aceandarospace@

    Open to adults who spot as or are questioning creature on the asexual and/or aromantic spectrums.

    We hope to provide an accessible place for our people to connect, support one another, and talk about our successes, difficulties, joys, and struggles as Ace and Aro people.

    Currently, we offer one support meeting a month, along with a not many social events like board game nights, holiday