LGBTI+ Supports

There are a number of services providing information and support to members of the LGBTI+ community. If you or your child are a member of the LGBTI+ community or are questioning sexuality and/or gender identity the below service may be helpful to you.

LGBT Irelandprovide a range of supports including telephone and online services. The telephone supports include the National LGBT Helpline and the Transgender Family Support Line. Online supports include their messaging support service and monthly peer support groups. More information on the supports provided are available here.

BeLongTo is an LGBT youth organisation in Ireland which caters for young people aged between 14–23 years and provides advice and support to parents. BeLongTo website.

The National Gender Service (NGS) provides a holistic approach to gender care. They have a multidisciplinary team and is a fully public service provided by the HSE. There is a gender identity family support line, which can be reached at 01 907 3707

GenderEd.ie ia an information resource for families of gender variant children and transgender young people. Visit the website here.

Transgender Equality Network Ireland TENI offers a range of support services that aim to increase the well-being of trans people and their families by providing support that mitigates common experiences of isolation, misunderstanding and exclusion. Visit the website here.

The HSE National Social Inclusion Office supports initiatives that enhance healthcare delivery to the LGBTI+ community. Further information on HSE LGBTI+ supports is available by clicking here.

ISPCC resources to support LGBTQ+ young people include the Childline helpline, information on LGBTQ+ terminology and videos about starting the conversation on gender identity with your child. Click here to access these resources.

The National LGBT Federation publishes the monthly magazine ‘Gay Community News’ (GCN). Issues of GCN along with other reports are available on the National LGBT Federation website.

The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) have collated an extensive resource list including activity resources, educational resources and key contacts across the areas of specific minority and marginalised groups. More information is available by clicking here.