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We're the UK's oldest LGBTQ+ charity, supporting the health and wellbeing of our city's communities since 1972
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Welcome to the LGBT Mental Health & Wellbeing Charity
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SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUPS
We are back in person (as well as continuing our online sessions)!
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TRANS RIGHTS
We're proud to have signed this joint statement and stand in solidarity with our trans colleagues, supporters and trans people who use our services.
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PINK INK
A creative writing group open to all LGBT people. There is no need to book, just come along. Second and fourth Thursday of every month from 7pm to 9pm.
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COUNSELLING
Refer yourself to our 12 weeks counselling service.
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ANTIDOTE
If you have questions or concern regarding your drug, alcohol or chemsex use, come to one of our drop-ins.
Antidote Drop-Ins
ENGLISH CLASSES
Join our Conversational English class, all levels welcome.
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T-TUESDAY
T-Tuesday is our social support group for trans and non-binary people or anyone questioning their gender.
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VOLUNTEERING
Have you thought about volunteering in the LGBT community? Apply to be a volunteer at London Friend.
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"London Friend creates a very friendly and equal environment for all LGBT people."
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Changes is a discussion and support-oriented group aimed at women who identify as #lesbian or #bisexual. Come in and discuss issues such as coming out or sexuality. Monday, 7-9pm. https://t.co/Lyqp8hQiai
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Are you concerned about your use of #chemsex, #drugs or #alcohol? At Antidote drop-in; we have trained, non-judgemental keyworkers who can help you to address these issues #LGBT https://t.co/npkyJX6ANQ
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Pop in for a chat and a cup of tea at our Friday Morning Drop-in, a weekly social group for the #LGBT community. https://t.co/7kaKft7dil
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NEWS

Volunteers Week 2022

1st June 2022 No Comments

To celebrate Volunteers Week 2022, we have asked some of London Friend’s wonderful volunteers about their experience volunteering for us. A huge thank you to

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Social Support Groups

PLEASE NOTE: We gradually are introducing our groups back in-person and so some will run a mixture of online and in-person sessions. Find out ore information here.

August 2022

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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  • Antidote Drop-In (in-person)
  • Atypiqueers
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  • T-Tuesday (online)
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  • Conversation English Classes (in-person)
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  • Antidote Drop-In (online)
  • Mattrix (in-person)
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  • LGBTQ+ Drop-In Café (in-person)
  • Stonewall Housing
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  • Antidote Drop-In (in-person)
  • Changes (in-person)
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  • T-Tuesday (in-person)
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  • Conversation English Classes (in-person)
  • Opening Doors London (in-person)
  • Atypiqueers @ the LGBTQ+ Community Centre
  • Turning Point (in-person)
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  • Antidote Drop-In (online)
  • Mattrix (online)
  • Pink Ink (in-person)
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  • LGBTQ+ Drop-In Café (in-person)
  • Stonewall Housing
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  • LBT Women's Social (in-person)
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  • Beaumont Society (in-person)
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  • Antidote Drop-In (in-person)
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  • T-Tuesday (online)
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  • Conversation English Classes (in-person)
  • Turning Point (online)
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  • Antidote Drop-In (online)
  • Mattrix (in-person)
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  • LGBTQ+ Drop-In Café (in-person)
  • Stonewall Housing
20
  • Atypiqueers
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  • Antidote Drop-In (in-person)
  • CLASH sexual health screening
  • Changes (in-person)
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  • T-Tuesday (in-person)
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  • Conversation English Classes (in-person)
  • Opening Doors London (in-person)
  • Turning Point (in-person)
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  • Antidote Drop-In (online)
  • Pink Ink (in-person)
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  • LGBTQ+ Drop-In Café (in-person)
  • Stonewall Housing
  • Kenric
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  • LBT Women's Social (in-person)
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  • Antidote Drop-In (in-person)
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  • Conversation English Classes (in-person)

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