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
WE’RE BACK! After two years we’re finally coming together to unite in comedy, drag, and cabaret in support of LGBTQ mental health on August 3rd at Komedia Brighton! As always, our priceless LGBTQ+ lineup is geared up to show you a fantastic time and you’ll be laughing your rainbow socks off. We’re honored that … Read more
Knitters, crocheters and crafters – MindOut Needs You! Help us decorate our float with as much colour and fun as you can. Your design doesn’t have to be neat or complicated, and you don’t need to live in Brighton to participate (it can be sent to us in the post). Email us if you want … Read more
This year’s IDAHOBIT 2022 theme is ‘Our bodies, Our rights, Our choice.’ As LGBTQI+ people this day highlights our basic human rights to live our sexualities and express our gender(s). We deserve to be free from physical violence and oppression, from so-called ‘therapies’ to forced sterilisation of Trans and Intersex people. Hear from the MindOut team … Read more
Rita Hirani (she/her) has been appointed as the new CEO at MindOut. Rita will build on the foundation and fantastic work done by founder Helen Jones and the MindOut team so far. Rita plans to develop, diversify and strengthen the charity as we move into a post-covid era. Rita is a social entrepreneur and trainer, … Read more
Loneliness is a sadly common experience amongst LGBTQ+ communities and is the theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week. A lot of social activity is centred on the commercial ‘scene’ which might not be accessible to people for all kinds of reasons. Geographical isolation, having a low income, not feeling welcomed on the basis … Read more
We are dismayed by the UK Government’s plans to backtrack on the conversion therapy ban, which has actively excluded our trans siblings. Trans rights are human rights and we stand shoulder to shoulder with every trans person on this matter. The Government’s own data shows that trans people are more likely to be subjected to … Read more
Calvin Stovell (he/him) joined MindOut in February 2022 as our LGBTQ People of Colour Development Manager. Calvin is leading on the organisation’s anti-racism work and is developing interventions and support to specifically help LGBTQ people of colour with their mental health. Prior to joining MindOut, Calvin worked as an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) providing … Read more
For many people work is a big stressor in life. LGBTQ people can risk feeling unseen, excluded or discriminated against at work, heightening stress. If you can relate, you might be interested in our ‘Work It Out’ services – support for LGBTQ people in paid employment. Our Work It Out peer support group is held … Read more
Over the past year, MindOut’s counselling service has recovered from the disruption caused by the pandemic, and is now bigger than ever. We’re doing our best to keep up with the demand for low-cost LGBTQ-affirmative counselling, but we’ve had to put in some restrictions to help manage our waiting list. At the moment, unfortunately, we … Read more