LGBT+ North East

Supporting young LGBT+ people aged 11-25 and their families in County Durham, Sunderland and South Tyneside.

  • Young people & family

Our Service

We offer friendly, practical support around gender identity and/or sexual orientation. This includes the opportunity to meet other LGBT+ young people. Get in touch with us for a chat.

We’re here to help

We will talk to you about your needs and agree a support plan tailored for you. 

We can help with: 

  • One-to-one sessions with one of our experienced team members 
  • Sexual health guidance 
  • Support to access clinical gender identity services 
  • The opportunity to meet other LGBT+ young people in your area 
  • Family support 
  • Hate crime reporting 
  • Fun activities and sessions such as sailing, meals, climbing, etc. in a safe space 

Who is this service for

  • Young people aged 11-25
  • People who identify as LGBT+
  • People who live in County Durha, Sunderland or South Tyneside
  • Family member's who are concerned about a young LGBT+ person

Get support

Get in touch with the team using the details on this page to chat through how we can support you. 

We take self-referrals and referrals from family members, volunteers and professionals.

You can download and email the referral form back to us. 

Where are we?

Inspire House Bowburn Industrial Estate North Bowburn County Durham DH6 5PF

Opening times

  • Mon: 8:45am-4:45pm
  • Tues: 8:45am-4:45pm
  • Wed: 8:45am-4:45pm
  • Thurs: 8:45am-4:45pm
  • Fri: 8:45am-4:14pm

Call us

01325 731160