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LONDON Friend
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London Friend was established in 1972 to provide a meeting and support space for LGBT people. Over the years we have provided support to people coming out, and support for people when life has become difficult. We provide support via a telephone helpline and face-to-face through counselling, keyworking and groups. We continue to expand our services, taking over management of Antidote, a specialist LGBT drug and alcohol service, in 2011. In 2012 we celebrate our 40th Birthday and 40 years of helping LGBT Londoners out. Please see our website and updates here for details of 40th Birthday events and fundraisers throughout the year, and details of how you can support us with your time or money.
London Friend services include:
COUNSELLING:
Low-cost individual service, where clients are invited to make a financial contribution according to their ability to pay. All the counsellors identify as LGBT and work within the BACP code of ethics. Please phone the office to arrange an appointment for a free assessment. We also offer a specialist counselling service for LGBT people who have experienced domestic abuse as part of the London LGBT Domestic Abuse Partnership.
ANTIDOTE @ FRIEND
A specialist service offering support around drugs and alcohol for LGBT people. Support to stop using or drinking completely or to gain more control over your alcohol and/or drug use. We offer non-judgemental support, keyworking and complementary therapies. Contact us at London Friend, or come to one of our our Antidote drop-ins:
Antidote Kings Cross, Mondays 11.00 - 13.00 at 86 Caledonian Road, London N1 9DN
Antidote Soho,Thursdays 18.00 - 20.30 at Turning Point, 32a Wardour Street, London W1D 6QR.
SOCIAL AND SUPPORT GROUPS:
- All led by volunteers who have completed the London Friend Volunteer Training.
- No need to sign up beforehand, simply show up.
- All groups are kept confidential.
CHANGES
(2nd and 4th Monday of each month 19.00 - 21.00)
A discussion and support group for women of all ages and... show more backgrounds coming to terms with their sexuality.
TURNING POINT
(2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month 19.00-21.00)
A support and coming-out group for men who are gay/bisexual or feel they may be.
MATTRIX
(1st and 3rd Thursday of each month 19.00-21.00)
A social group for gay or bisexual men from all cultural backgrounds.
T ON TUESDAY
(2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month 19.00 - 21.00)
A social and support group for all trans people.
PINK INK
(4th Thursday of each month 19.00 - 21.00)
Our LGBT creative writing group
OPENING DOORS AT LONDON FRIEND
(2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month 14.00 - 16.00)
A social group for older (55+) LGBT people, in partnership with Opening Doors London. Please note from February 2017 time will be 12.00 - 14.00)
UNIQUE
A monthly social group for LGBT people with disabilities. First and third Mondays of the month 18.00 - 20.00.
SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES
London Friend and our Antidote drug & alcohol service works in partnership with three sexual health clinics each week. Come along and get advice, information and support for drug and alcohol issues as well as full sexual health screenings and HIV tests from our NHS partners:
CODE Clinic
For men using drugs for sex. Tuesdays 17.00 - 19.30 at 56 Dean Street.
Chemcheck at Burrell Street
Group programme on Tuesdays 18.00 - 19.30 - contact us for referral details.
cliniQ
A sexual health and well-being partnership service for all trans people and their partners. Wednesdays 17.00 - 19.00 at 56 Dean Street.
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London Friend services include:
COUNSELLING:
Low-cost individual service, where clients are invited to make a financial contribution according to their ability to pay. All the counsellors identify as LGBT and work within the BACP code of ethics. Please phone the office to arrange an appointment for a free assessment. We also offer a specialist counselling service for LGBT people who have experienced domestic abuse as part of the London LGBT Domestic Abuse Partnership.
ANTIDOTE @ FRIEND
A specialist service offering support around drugs and alcohol for LGBT people. Support to stop using or drinking completely or to gain more control over your alcohol and/or drug use. We offer non-judgemental support, keyworking and complementary therapies. Contact us at London Friend, or come to one of our our Antidote drop-ins:
Antidote Kings Cross, Mondays 11.00 - 13.00 at 86 Caledonian Road, London N1 9DN
Antidote Soho,Thursdays 18.00 - 20.30 at Turning Point, 32a Wardour Street, London W1D 6QR.
SOCIAL AND SUPPORT GROUPS:
- All led by volunteers who have completed the London Friend Volunteer Training.
- No need to sign up beforehand, simply show up.
- All groups are kept confidential.
CHANGES
(2nd and 4th Monday of each month 19.00 - 21.00)
A discussion and support group for women of all ages and... show more backgrounds coming to terms with their sexuality.
TURNING POINT
(2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month 19.00-21.00)
A support and coming-out group for men who are gay/bisexual or feel they may be.
MATTRIX
(1st and 3rd Thursday of each month 19.00-21.00)
A social group for gay or bisexual men from all cultural backgrounds.
T ON TUESDAY
(2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month 19.00 - 21.00)
A social and support group for all trans people.
PINK INK
(4th Thursday of each month 19.00 - 21.00)
Our LGBT creative writing group
OPENING DOORS AT LONDON FRIEND
(2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month 14.00 - 16.00)
A social group for older (55+) LGBT people, in partnership with Opening Doors London. Please note from February 2017 time will be 12.00 - 14.00)
UNIQUE
A monthly social group for LGBT people with disabilities. First and third Mondays of the month 18.00 - 20.00.
SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES
London Friend and our Antidote drug & alcohol service works in partnership with three sexual health clinics each week. Come along and get advice, information and support for drug and alcohol issues as well as full sexual health screenings and HIV tests from our NHS partners:
CODE Clinic
For men using drugs for sex. Tuesdays 17.00 - 19.30 at 56 Dean Street.
Chemcheck at Burrell Street
Group programme on Tuesdays 18.00 - 19.30 - contact us for referral details.
cliniQ
A sexual health and well-being partnership service for all trans people and their partners. Wednesdays 17.00 - 19.00 at 56 Dean Street.
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Monday10:00AM - 11:00PMTuesday10:00AM - 11:00PMWednesday10:00AM - 11:00PMThursday10:00AM - 11:00PMFriday10:00AM - 11:00PMSaturday10:00AM - 11:00PMSunday10:00AM - 11:00PM
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