Regional LGBT Charities and Support Groups
Dorset

These are LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans) Charities and Support groups for the Dorset area. They are here to help you and for you to use, so feel free to check them out and contact them. They were set up to provide support and guidance that suits your needs in your community! Be it sexual, physical, emotional or mental health... these organisations will try to support you in any way they can.

If you are aware of any others that should be listed please contact us to have them added.

Blackdown Social Group (BSG)

Telephone: 07969 875 308

The Blackdown Social Group is a social group for gay men in Devon, South & West Somerset and West Dorset. They tend to meet monthly in different parts of the area and from time to time members organise other activities such as walking, dining or cinema visits.

iain.mcdonald@mansfield.oxon.org
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Cameo Group

Telephone: 07821 542 112

We are a Transgender support group for Transvestites, Transsexuals and also their partners, based in the Bournemouth and Poole area.

chair@cameogroup.org
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Dorset Lesbian and Gay Helpline (DLGH)

PO Box 316, Bournemouth BH1 4HL
Telephone: 01202 318822

The Dorset Lesbian & Gay Helpline exists to offer confidential help and support through their helpline.

This is open from 7.30pm to 9.30pm on Monday, Wednesday & Thursday.

info@dorsetgayhelpline.org
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GFC Bournemouth & Hampshire

Telephone: 079 687 364 38 (Ryan)

A Football club that encourages participation of players, regardless of ability or sexual orientation.

gfcbournemouth@googlemail.com
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Intercom Trust

The Intercom Trust PO Box 285 Exeter EX4 3ZT
Telephone: 0845 6020 818 (Confidential Helpline)

Intercom is a lesbian gay bisexual and trans community resource in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset, providing help against homophobic and transphobic prejudice, crime and discrimination (including bullying, harassment, abuse, attacks, and threatening behaviour), helping to develop the LGB/T communities, providing professional training and consultancy, and working in partnership with local government, the police, health, etc.

helpline@intercomtrust.org.uk
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LAGLO

Telephone: 01202 269911 (confidential help line)

This is the Dorset Police' LGBT liason Group. To report any hate crime or discuss any needs please feel free to contact this group.

The number above is an answerphone only line but a member of LAGLO will get back to you shortly.

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Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) - Bournemouth

Hannington Road, Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6JT
Telephone: 01202 430 888 (Rev. Dwayne Morgan)
Fax: 01202 257478

The Metropolitan Community Church welcome everyone regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, ability, age, financial status or family status. They believe that diversity is a gift from God and that all can celebrate this precious gift.

info@mccbournemouth.co.uk
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Mind Dorset LGBT helpline

11 Shelley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4JQ
Telephone: 0845 6036 309

An LGBT helpline that helps individuals in mental distress.

contact@dorsetmind.org.uk
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Over The Rainbow (OTR)

27 St Michaels Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5DP
Telephone: 01202 257478 or 01202 257478
Fax: 01202 257478

Over the Rainbow exist to empower and support LGBT individuals and encourage you to take care of yourself as a whole, to educate you and provide easy access to condoms and lube, reducing the risk of catching a sexually transmitted infection.

otrbournemouth@yahoo.co.uk
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South Coast Bears Bournemouth (scbears)

South Coast Bears Bournemouth is a gay mans social group for Bears, Cubs, admirers and friends.

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Space Youth Project - Bournemouth & Weymouth

27 St Michaels Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5DP
Telephone: 07801 557969 (Barry) or 07973 405280 (Helen)

The Space Youth Project is a group for young Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual, Transgender and questioning young people under 25 based in Dorset.

info@spaceyouthproject.co.uk
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