Feeling lonely this holiday season? Want to talk to another LGBTQ+ person? Feelings of loneliness and isolation are really common this time of year, especially for LGBTQ+ communities. The winter months can be hard for many of us, and having another LGBTQ+ person to talk to can make all the difference. MindOut’s Online Support workers … Read more
What is the online support service and how does it work? The Online Support Service is an online instant messenger chat helpline run by our fantastic volunteers and staff. We’re mostly a listening service and can help talk you through whatever is going on for you on that day. We can also help signpost you … Read more
How old are you? 25 What are your pronouns? She/her How do you define your sexuality? I don’t use a specific word. Every time I do, I get stressed out and feel like I need live up to some kind of standard. I usually just say “I’m a part of the LGBTQ community” but that’s … Read more
We are hosting a series of Online Support themed sessions over the next few weeks. These sessions will have a specific theme, related to the current situation, or other specific issues you may be facing. We will be be updating the schedule with information about more themed content, so please do keep checking back to … Read more
Help us reduce suicidal distress for LGBTQ people “8 out of 10 MindOut service users have experienced suicidal distress now or at some point in their lives. We are dedicating this Crowdfunder to our Online Support service which helps many LGBTQ people deal with suicidal distress every day from around the UK and internationally. This much-needed … Read more
Our Online Support service is open most evenings and weekends. Check the pink box for opening times! Our Online Support service is: Run by and for LGBTQ people Free instant message service Confidential, anonymous, non-judgemental Safe space to share how you feel Get support and information Get in touch with our trained Online Support workers … Read more
Volunteer for MindOut! We are now recruiting for Online Support Workers and Peer Mentors to join our team of LGBTQ volunteers. Our Online Support service offers one-to-one support and information for people all around the UK, and sometimes from around the world. We are open most evenings from around 5.30pm, and offer weekly trans, … Read more
In his blog entry for MindOut, Steve talks about how he’s used a range of different services from MindOut, which have helped in different ways
“It is the one place where I don’t have to put on a fake smile and pretend everything is ok!” I finally had a safe space to share I came to MindOut’s Open group about 5 years ago and it took a while to get there but once I did I felt so welcomed and … Read more