Support: Offline
Offline support is a good way to meet other Trans people in a safe environment and get support, advice and information, or just be able to chat to other young Trans people like you.
Please note that some of the groups listed below do not give their meeting place for reasons of safety. Don't be put off by this, give them a call and find out where they meet.
Youth Specific LGBT Support Groups
Bolton
Under 25 Gay & Bisexual Group
Tel: 01204 387442
Meet on Wednesdays 6 - 8pmCarlisle
Tel: Pete on 01228 596272 or 07743 266317
For those aged 19 and underChorley
Tel: John or Helen on 0800 783 1524
E-mail: pout99@hotmail.com
A confidential support service and helpline for LGBT young people up to age 25Crewe
Tel: 01270 584492
Young LGB group up to 25 years
Tel: 01270 323330
LGB Youth GroupCumbria
Tel: Wendy or Nikki on 01229 836426 or 07742 353520
E-mail: wendyphizacklea@youngcumbria.org.uk
18+ LGBT social group, meets the last Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm in the Railway pub.
Tel: Wendy or Nikki on 01229 836426 or 07742 353520
E-mail: wendyphizacklea@youngcumbria.org.uk
LGBT youth club run by Young Cumbria for young people aged 13-17 years every Tuesday 7.00pm - 10.00pm at the Funky Monkey on Suffolk Street, Barrow in Furness.Lancaster
Tel: 07717 301821Macclesfield
Tel: 01270 653156
LGB Youth GroupManchester
Tel: 0161 273 7838
E-mail: info@lgym.org.ukLGBT group for those aged 14-25, meets Tuesdays 7.30pm - 10.00pm and Saturdays 3.00pm - 7.00pm at the Lesbian and Gay Centre on Sidney Street.
Oldham
Tel: 07780 910725
Young LGB groupPreston
Tel: 01772 257600
Young Lesbian and Gay Support Group
E-mail: enquires@cantthinkstraight.co.uk
Web site: www.cantthinkstraight.co.uk
Meets on Thursdays, 8.30pm upstairs at Roper HallSefton
Tel: 0151 3308996Staffordshire
Tel: 01543 419002
E-mail: youth@mesmen.co.uk
LGBT Youth Group for those aged 16 - 21Stockport
Tel: 0161 480 9600
Tel: 0161 476 1338
E-mail: thebase@stockport.gov.uk
LGB Youth Project for people up to the age of 25 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, questioning or exploring their sexuality. The project meets Wednesday and Thursday evenings 7.00 - 9.30pm in Stockport.Trafford
Tel: 0161 912 2453
LGB Youth GroupWigan
Tel: 01942 203363
LGB Youth ProjectTrans Specific Support Groups
Blackpool
E-mail: lancashirelads@googlegroups.com
A FTM support group for those in the Lancashire and surrounding area.
Dickson Road
A new informal forum for Trans men and women. Meets on the third Thursday of every month at 8pm.
E-mail: suzanne@renaissanceblackpool.org
Transgender Social Group. Meets twice monthly in the North Shore area, FTMs very welcome.Manchester
Tel: 0845 838 1264
Web site: www.innerenigma.org.uk
E-mail: info@innerenigma.org.uk
A social/self-help group for transsexuals. Meets every third Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at the Taurus Bar, Canal Street. Check the website for further details.
PO Box 258
Manchester
M60 1LN
E-mail: jennyb@northernconcord.org.uk
Started in 1986, a self help and social organisation for cross-dressers, transvestites, transsexuals and their partners. Meets on Wednesday at 7.30pm till late, at the Piano Bar on the first floor of the Hollywood Showbar, Bloom Street.
Tel: 0794 824 3289
Web site: www.morf.org.uk
E-mail: morf@morf.org.ukA social and support Group for Transguys in Manchester. Over 18s only. Meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 7.00pm at the Lesbian and Gay Centre, Sidney Street.Southport
E-mail: jake@supanet.com
A group founded by a transsexual for transsexuals. Opportunities to talk, meet people of your own age, enjoy trips out, get help and advice from other members.Staffordshire
Tel: 01543 411413
E-mail: andrew@mesmen.co.ukTrans Youth Specific Support Groups
If any of the above details are incorrect, or you know of a group that is not included here, please e-mail and let us know.
Trans Youth North West
lgbtyouthnorthwest@yahoo.co.uk.