Queer Minds peer support group

South East London Mind is proud to launch an LGBTQIA+ peer support group for LGBTQIA+ people who live, work or play in Lambeth & Southwark.

Our first group will take place on 19th November 6:30-8:30pm and will run on the 3rd Tuesday of the month 6:30-8:30pm at Studio Voltaire in Lambeth. The group has been designed by and for LGBTQIA+ people.

The group will be an opportunity to meet other people with mental health needs to chat about navigating mental health and wellbeing challenges, in a safe and welcoming space.

We’ll do this through guided conversations by our facilitator, and we’ll also be welcoming some guests in to chat about issues that might have impacted how we see ourselves. We’ll then have time at the end to socialise and take a breath before leaving the space.

Want to chat to us before joining? Email us at [email protected] and we can arrange a call or have a conversation over email.

What do we mean by Queer and LGBTQIA+?

We know that our experiences are as diverse as our community. We also believe that our community members should have autonomy to define their own identifies and experiences, so the terms Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, and Asexual may not reflect this. However, you’re still welcome to access our services if you don’t identify as heterosexual and/or cisgender (the gender you were assigned at birth).

Our spaces welcome trans, non-binary and gender-diverse people with open arms. We have a zero-tolerance approach to homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, racism and ableism.

Your Voice Matters: Help develop LGBTQIA+ services and spaces in Lambeth & Southwark

Are you looking for a safe and welcoming space to connect with other LGBTQIA+ people in Lambeth and Southwark? Are you interested in mental health and well-being?

South East London Mind wants to help develop mental health and services and spaces that address the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community in Lambeth & Southwark. We'll be doing this in 2 ways:

1. An in-person consultation on Friday 4th October 6-8pm at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre in Southwark. Attendees will be offered a £30 shopping voucher to thank them for their time and input. You must register to attend as places are limited: https://queermindsconsult.eventbrite.co.uk

1. An online survey which is open until 23rd October. It takes about 10-15 minutes to complete, and you can enter to win a £100 shopping voucher for your time.

What we want to know:

• What are your experiences of using mental health services?
• What kind of services and spaces would you like to see available?

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