What’s On at WellFest 2023

Wellfest , MindOut and Radical Rhizomes PoC collaborative event on the 1st of April, is rapidly approaching and we’re excited to introduce the day’s workshops!  All the workshops will take place at the Brigthelm Centre and will be led by different specialist PoC practitioners. They are all FREE to attend.   If you don’t already have a ticket … Read more

Advocacy is central to MindOut’s work

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MindOut is an organisation with advocacy principles at the heart of all our services. LGBTQ+ individuals are more likely to experience difficulties with their mental health, and less likely to be able to access appropriate, timely support. At a time where resources are even more stretched, and accessing basic mental and physical healthcare is even … Read more

Find us at the Stonewall Workplace Conference

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On Friday 17th March we are heading to London for the Stonewall Workplace Conference, Europe’s leading event for LGBTQ+ inclusion. Keep an eye out for our CEO Rita Hirani, COO Erica Thornton, Cerys Evans our Administrator and Phil Avery our Advocate and Social Media Officer. This year’s theme is Building Momentum and the conference will … Read more

Big thanks to our Brighton Half Marathon 2023 superheroes!

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Over 10,000 runners participated at this year’s Brighton Half Marathon on 26th February, and we’d like to give a special warm thanks to Tom Horn (he/him), Stevie Migan (he/him), Drew Victoire (she/he/they) and our COO, Erica Thornton (she/her) for running in aid of LGBTQ mental health. The fabulous four took on 13.1 miles starting at … Read more

WellFest – Join our free well-being event, led by and centring LGBTQ People of Colour

  MindOut, in collaboration with Radical Rhizomes, are delighted to be hosting Brighton’s first WellFest on 1st of April at the Brighthelm Centre.  You can book your place at WellFest here or at https://bit.ly/WellFest2023   WellFest is a free one-day festival of wellness workshops, connection & community. Led by and centering LGBTQ+ People of Colour (PoC), … Read more

MindOut joins the BRIT Challenge in support of student mental health

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MindOut is excited to partner with the British Inspiration Trust (BRIT) for 2023! Supporting the mental health of LGBTQ young people is essential and we are so pleased that allyship and inclusion are close to the heart of BRIT Founder and CEO, Phil Packer. It’s not just lip service either, he has joined both our … Read more

Free workshop opportunity – Queer Hearts Award Workshop

Free workshop opportunity! MindOut is teaming up with legendary local artist and performer Boogaloo Stu and fellow artist Ladypat for their Queer Hearts Award workshops. As part of their Queer Hearts art exhibition which runs at the Jubilee Library from 16th January – 5th February, Stu and Pat will also be running two amazing art … Read more

Our Online Support workers are here for you over the festive season

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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

Say hi to our new Chief Operating Officer, Erica Thornton

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At 10am on Monday 17th October 2022 I walked into the MindOut office for my first day as the new Chief Operating Officer and I can honestly say I have felt very much ‘at home’ ever since. Finding organisations that ooze kindness, warmth and acceptance isn’t that easy, but it is evident in every corner … Read more

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