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For many people, coming to university is a great opportunity to explore their feelings about sexuality. It is impossible not to bring with you some preconceptions, but here you will find people who are questioning the "norms" that you may have previously accepted. Not everybody you meet will be working out their sexual identity, but if you are, you're not alone!
Please call in at the office if you would like to speak to a counsellor or link to www.studentcounselling.co.uk or one of the sites listed below for information on gender issues.
If you would like to make an appointment to speak to a counsellor about your problem, please contact us.
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Lancaster Lesbian & Gay Switchboard
Contact: 01524 847437
...offers advice, information and support to people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered
Lesbian and Gay Foundation
Contact: www.lgf.org.uk
...offers counselling and support to people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered
Lunettes: Lesbians - Lancaster & Morecambe
Contact: lunettes@btinternet.com
...a lesbian social group providing an opportunity to meet others
PYRO - Proud, Young & Out
Contact: Helen 07717301821 (telephone/text) between 7.00 - 9.00 pm on Tuesdays or leave message at other times
...a group for lesbian, gay and bisexual young people in the Lancaster & Morecambe area (backed by the Youth & Community Service) providing weekly meetings at a confidentail venue. Activites include discussions, group nights out, trips to other youth groups, arts projects, video making and more
SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Centre)
Contact: 01772523344
Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Road
Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9HT
The Counselling Service recognises that there can be differences between physical sex and gender identity/expression. We will not discriminate against people on the grounds of transvestism, transsexualism, intersex conditions or any process of gender reassignment, begun or complete. We will respect the confidentiality of all trans staff and students and will not reveal information without the prior agreement of the individual concerned.
The Gender Trust
The Trust is recognised as an authoritative centre for professional people who encounter gender identity-related issues in the course of their work. In particular, this group includes employers, human resources officers, health workers and information services.
Press for Change
Press for Change is a political lobbying and educational organisation that campaigns to achieve equal civil rights and liberties for all transgender people in the UK through legislation and social change.
The Gender Identity and Research and Education Society
GIRES initiates, promotes and supports research, particularly to address the needs of those in whom there is a strong and ongoing desire to live and be accepted in the gender in which they identify, although different from that assigned at birth.
Beaumont Society
As well as being a support network, the Society promotes better understanding of the conditions of transgender, transvestism and gender dysphoria.
An online resource that covers all aspects of transgender issues, including a section specifically for female-to-male transsexual people.
A Guide for Young Trans People in the UK
Department of Health/NHS publication
Support and information for children and teenagers who are trying to cope with gender identity issues, and for their families and carers.
An organisation offering free, confidential and non-judgmental advice, information and support to all family members, partners, spouses and friends of trans people.
The Gender Trust National Helpline : 0845 231 0505
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