Allsorts is a project based
in Brighton to support young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans
or unsure (LGBTU) of their sexuality. This website tells you about our services,
tries to answer any questions you may have as you get to know us.
We have a team of youth support workers, youth support volunteers
and peer supporters who try to help you with any problems and make
you feel welcome and relaxed.
Allsorts receiving the award for Stonewall Community Group of the Year for their work supporting LGBT youth and their anti-bulling peer education.
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Activities in the drop-in include having a meal together, quizes, discussions on
topics such as coming out, creative activities and general chill-out
time. We also run A-Sorted, a programme of creative activities designed to explore identity and personal well being. You don't have to do any of the activities if you don't want to and in most activities, you can come and go as you please.
When you first come along, a member of staff will meet with you and show you around. We meet in a youth centre in central Brighton. On Tuesday evenings the centre is LGBT only safe space. They will also explain some ground-rules and useful information and then take you in to the drop-in area and introduce you to other LGBT young people.
You can call or email us if you'd like some individual support with
a problem or worry. You can book a time to come and see a youth support
worker in person if you want to, because during the drop-in there
is not usually time for in-depth private discussions.
We're always interested in people who can help us as a youth support
volunteer in the drop-in, helping with the running and management
of the project or making a donation.
The workers and volunteers follow strict privacy guidelines at Allsorts
and we also ask young people to respect each others' confidentiality.
We are very grateful for the grants and donations which allow Allsorts
to run.
We usually have free internet access available
at the drop-in.
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