London Friend

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What is it?

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  • LGBTQ+ charity supporting health & wellbeing.
  • Offers counselling, drug & alcohol support & social groups.
  • Run by trained LGBTQ+ volunteers, promoting personal growth.

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Published: 13/11/23

Description

London Friend is the UK’s oldest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans charity. We are here to support the health and mental wellbeing of the LGBT community in and around London.

We offer counselling and support around issues such as same-sex relationships, sexual and gender identity and promoting personal growth and self-confidence. We’re also home to Antidote - the UK’s oldest LGBT drug and alcohol service. Our social groups provide a safe space to meet and socialise as an alternative to the bar and club scene.

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What is on offer?

Our services are delivered by trained Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans volunteers.

The services we currently provide include:

  • Counselling
  • Antidote Drug & Alcohol Support
  • Social & Support Groups
  • Volunteering Opportunities
  • Resources and Training for Professionals
What I really like about LF is its dedication to helping older LGBT people.
Support Group User
Everyone I have met there so far has been very welcoming, helpful and empathetic.
Support Group User
The groups at London Friend are great. Interesting informative and fun.
Support Group Service User
I am the happiest I remember being in a long time thanks to London Friend.
Counselling Service User
London Friend offers so much to the LGBT community in a way that differs from other organisations.
Counselling Service User

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