Welcome to MindOut
MindOut is a mental health service run by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ) people.
We work to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all LGBTQ communities and to make mental health a community concern.
We recognise that our communities are wonderfully diverse and welcome all LGBTQ+ people including those who identify as asexual, aromantic, pansexual, non-binary, genderqueer, genderfluid and intersex.
Our services are also available to those who may not identify under the LGBTQ umbrella, including straight people who have sexual and/or romantic relationships with LGBTQ people, men who have sex with men, women who have sex with women, people who previously identified as LGBTQ and those who are questioning their sexual and/or gender identities. If you are unsure, please do get in touch with us.
Our services are for LGBTQ people aged 18+ who are based in Brighton and Hove, with the exception of our Online Support service which is available globally. See below for opening times.
Winter and the lead up to Christmas can be a particularly difficult time....
... and the LGBTQ+ community are often faced with additional challenges to their mental health including
- Social Isolation and loneliness
- Hiding their identity and authentic selves
- Family issues
- Relationship breakdowns
- Grief and loss
- Financial stress
- Increased self-harm and suicidal ideation
We rely on the generosity of people that believe in our mission to operate our services. Without you, our vital work would not be possible.
Support MindOut this Winter
Chat to us or leave us a message through the chat box in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. Our Chat Support Service is for people aged 18 and over The service is run by LGBTQ affirmative mental health trained volunteers. Throughout December 2023 we are available to chat at the following times, including holidays: Every Monday Every Tuesday Every Wednesday CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS DAY BOXING DAY NEW YEARS EVE NEW YEARS DAY Outside of these times you can also contact our partner organisation for online chat/helpline support Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard Call 999 for medical or other emergencies, or 111 for fast medical advice.Online Support Live Chat
3:00pm – 5:00pm (we aim to provide volunteers who are People of Colour)
3:00pm – 5:00pm (we aim to provide volunteers who are Trans/Non-binary)
3:00pm – 5:00pm (we aim to provide volunteers who are GBTQ+ men)
3:00 – 5:00pm
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Samaritans
Watch our video about our Online Support service:
News & Events
MindOut’s Response to the Clare Project Statement
Thursday Open Groups – peer support with no weekly commitment
MindOut Advocacy Drop-Ins
MindOut for the Laughs is BACK!
What’s On at WellFest 2023
Advocacy is central to MindOut’s work
Find out how MindOut helped Christine
Watch Christine’s selfie to find out why she feels LGBTQ specific services like MindOut are crucial when experiencing the double whammy of discrimination because of her mental health issues as well as her sexual identity.
I want to talk about the importance of having LGBTQ specific services for people with mental health issues – when you are gay and you have mental health issues it’s like a double attack sometimes…
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