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 Being gay or feeling you might be gay in a rural community can be hard and that there’s no one out there to help.
Cornwall has an excellent network of organisations offering free and helpful advice. The following gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered support groups and organisations operate in Cornwall.
We also have a list of National support groups for further advice.
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Gay Mens Outreach - Cornwall and IoS
Find out more about the badging scheme for recognised gay-friendly venues and the work Simon undertakes as an outreach worker. Click here for more information.
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KPS - Kernow Positive Support
HIV helpline providing support and information for those living with HIV
Also up to date information on HIV to all interested agencies and individuals
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 10.00am to 4.30pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 5.30pm to 7.00pm
Tel: 01208 264866
Website: www.kpsdirect.com
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Pink Umbrella
An LGBT mental health user's support group. Meets monthly in 6 Walsingham Place, Truro. Telephone: 01872 222141
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FFLAG - Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Telephone and email support lines throughout the country - run by parents who have sons and daughters who are gay, lesbian or bisexual. Information booklets 'How Do I Tell My Parents' and 'A Guide for Parents' free on application.
FFLAG Cornwall offers understanding and respect to all those needing support with issues around their own sexuality or that of a family member.
Call FFLAG Cornwall 0845 652 0325
Email: fflagcornwall@googlemail.com
Website: www.fflag.org.uk
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Intercom Trust
Helpline advice and support service for those affected by issues of sexual orientation
or homophobia (eg prejudice, discrimination or harassment)
Tel: 08456 020 818
Website: www.intercomtrust.org.uk
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Beaumont Society
Beaumont is a national organisation and this is the South West branch for Transsexual / cross-dressing / transvestite people. Provides safe venues to socialise and helpline for info, support and details of local events around Exeter.
Group meets at Clyst St George.
Tel: 01398 371142 between 7-9pm
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GUM Clinic Truro
Sexually transmitted infections - diagnosis and treatment
Tel: 01872 255044 for details of clinics
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EEFO
Cornwall services for young people
Website: www.eefo.net
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Broken Rainbow Cornwall
Support service for LGBT people experiencing domestic violence. Telephone helpline, outreach, support group and counsellor services.
Tel: 0800 5875 247
Weekdays 10am - 1.30pm & 2.30pm - 5pm, Wednesdays 2.30pm - 9pm
email: brcornwall@hotmail.com
Website: www.lgbt-dv-brc.com
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Cornwall Lesbian Line
Telephone helpline for lesbians and bisexual women in Cornwall.
Tel: 01736 754225
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Cornwall Gay Men's Health Project
Offers advice regarding safe sex (including condoms by post) to gay & bisexual men. The programme aims to help mainstream services meet the health needs of gay and bisexual men, through advice and consultancy and developing appropriate resources and training.
Tel: 01209 313419
www.gaycornwall.org.uk
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The Eddystone Trust
Eddystone is an independent organisation providing information, training, and support for anyone affected by HIV and AIDS in the Devon & Cornwall areas of the UK .
They also provide services related to Hepatitis C,and wider sexual health.
Tel: 01752 257077
www.eddystone.org.uk
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