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MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

We offer free online group and 1:1 support.

LONDON FRIEND

Welcome to the LGBT Mental Health & Wellbeing Charity

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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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SWAP

We're now recruiting for next Structured Weekend Antidote Programme

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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

SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUPS

Come and join our free social support groups. We have something for everyone.

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ENGLISH CLASSES

Join our Conversational English class, all levels welcome.

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INTERSEX GROUP

Join our Intersex social and support group: InterWednesday. Every 1st Wednesday of the month, 7-9pm

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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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"I am the happiest I remember being in a long time thanks to London Friend."

"Antidote gave me structure, focus and support."

"What I really like about LF is its dedication to helping older LGBT people."

"London Friend offers so much to the LGBT community in a way that differs from other organisations."

"Everyone I have met there so far has been very welcoming, helpful and empathetic."

"We need a space to be open whether gay, lesbian, bi or trans. Friend's social and sharing groups give me that chance."

"Volunteering at London Friend allows me to do lots of things."

"If it weren't for Antidote I know that I would either be dead or in prison."

"London Friend creates a very friendly and equal environment for all LGBT people."

"London Friend are not afraid to really stand up and fight for the well-being of our community."

"The groups at London Friend are great" Interesting informative and fun."

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PLEASE NOTE: Due to the latest advice from the Government on Covid-19 we are suspending all of our SOCIAL GROUPS from 17 March 2020. Click here for more INFORMATION and how you can access SUPPORT from home.

	January 2021
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
				1 LGBT Drop-In Café LGBT Drop-In Café 1st January 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN Drop in for a cup of tea! All LGBT people welcome, all ages welcome. See more details Stonewall Housing Stonewall Housing 1st January 2021 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN LGBT housing advice drop-in See more details • •	2	3
4 Antidote Drop-In Antidote Drop-In 4th January 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN LGBT drug and alcohol support drop-in. The service offers walk-in assessments, auricular acupuncture and one-to-one support. See more details •	5	6 English Class English Class 6th January 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN LGBT group for people who want to improve their spoken English. See more details Intersex Peer Support Intersex Peer Support 6th January 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN Intersex peer support group See more details • •	7 Mattrix Mattrix 7th January 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN Social group for gay and bisexual men. People showing up 30 minutes after start of the group, might not be able to attend. See more details •	8 LGBT Drop-In Café LGBT Drop-In Café 8th January 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN Drop in for a cup of tea! All LGBT people welcome, all ages welcome. See more details Stonewall Housing Stonewall Housing 8th January 2021 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN LGBT housing advice drop-in See more details • •	9 LBT Women's Social LBT Women's Social 9th January 2021 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm The social activities are open to all LBT women plus non-binary people who have an identity within a community that centres on women. Location might vary, please check with the office. See more details •	10 Beaumont Society Beaumont Society 10th January 2021 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN A meeting of The Beaumont Society. (external group: please contact The Beaumont Society for further information: www.beaumontsociety.org.uk) See more details •
11 Antidote Drop-In Antidote Drop-In 11th January 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN LGBT drug and alcohol support drop-in. The service offers walk-in assessments, auricular acupuncture and one-to-one support. See more details Changes Changes 11th January 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN Social and support group for lesbian/bisexual women. See more details • •	12 T-Tuesday T-Tuesday 12th January 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN Group for all trans people and people exploring their gender. See more details •	13 English Class English Class 13th January 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN LGBT group for people who want to improve their spoken English. See more details Opening Doors Opening Doors 13th January 2021 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN Social group for older LGBT. See more details Turning Point Turning Point 13th January 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN Coming out group for gay and bisexual men. People showing up 30 minutes after start of the group, might not be able to attend. See more details • • •	14 Pink Ink Pink Ink 14th January 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN Creative writing group for all LGBT. See more details •	15 LGBT Drop-In Café LGBT Drop-In Café 15th January 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN Drop in for a cup of tea! All LGBT people welcome, all ages welcome. See more details Stonewall Housing Stonewall Housing 15th January 2021 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN LGBT housing advice drop-in See more details • •	16	17
18 Antidote Drop-In Antidote Drop-In 18th January 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN LGBT drug and alcohol support drop-in. The service offers walk-in assessments, auricular acupuncture and one-to-one support. See more details •	19	20 English Class English Class 20th January 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN LGBT group for people who want to improve their spoken English. See more details Families Together Families Together 20th January 2021 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN Support group for parents with gay children (external group: double-check meeting times at www.familiestogetherlondon.com) See more details • •	21 Mattrix Mattrix 21st January 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN Social group for gay and bisexual men. People showing up 30 minutes after start of the group, might not be able to attend. See more details •	22 LGBT Drop-In Café LGBT Drop-In Café 22nd January 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN Drop in for a cup of tea! All LGBT people welcome, all ages welcome. See more details Stonewall Housing Stonewall Housing 22nd January 2021 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN LGBT housing advice drop-in See more details Kenric Kenric 22nd January 2021 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN Uniting Lesbians Nationwide (external group: please check details at www.kenriclesbians.org.uk) See more details • • •	23	24
25 Antidote Drop-In Antidote Drop-In 25th January 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN LGBT drug and alcohol support drop-in. The service offers walk-in assessments, auricular acupuncture and one-to-one support. See more details Changes Changes 25th January 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN Social and support group for lesbian/bisexual women. See more details • •	26 T-Tuesday T-Tuesday 26th January 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN Group for all trans people and people exploring their gender. See more details •	27 English Class English Class 27th January 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN LGBT group for people who want to improve their spoken English. See more details Opening Doors Opening Doors 27th January 2021 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN Social group for older LGBT. See more details Turning Point Turning Point 27th January 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN Coming out group for gay and bisexual men. People showing up 30 minutes after start of the group, might not be able to attend. See more details • • •	28 Pink Ink Pink Ink 28th January 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN Creative writing group for all LGBT. See more details •	29 LGBT Drop-In Café LGBT Drop-In Café 29th January 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN Drop in for a cup of tea! All LGBT people welcome, all ages welcome. See more details Stonewall Housing Stonewall Housing 29th January 2021 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN LGBT housing advice drop-in See more details • •	30	31

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NEWS

Statement on the High Court ruling on puberty blockers

PrEP for all – a community statement

Lockdown Diaries 3 – Jenn

Social Support Groups

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the latest advice from the Government on Covid-19 we are suspending all of our SOCIAL GROUPS from 17 March 2020. Click here for more INFORMATION and how you can access SUPPORT from home.

January 2021

AWARDS

LONDON FRIEND MAIN OFFICE

86 Caledonian Road
London N19DN

020 7833 1674
office@londonfriend.org.uk

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Charity number: 299307 - Company limited by guarantee (No. 1345530) - © All rights reserved - London Friend - 2020

FacebooK

Twitter

NEWS

Statement on the High Court ruling on puberty blockers

PrEP for all – a community statement

Lockdown Diaries 3 – Jenn

Social Support Groups

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the latest advice from the Government on Covid-19 we are suspending all of our SOCIAL GROUPS from 17 March 2020. Click here for more INFORMATION and how you can access SUPPORT from home.

January 2021

AWARDS

LONDON FRIEND MAIN OFFICE

86 Caledonian RoadLondon N19DN

020 7833 1674office@londonfriend.org.uk

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Charity number: 299307 - Company limited by guarantee (No. 1345530) - © All rights reserved - London Friend - 2020

86 Caledonian Road
London N19DN

020 7833 1674
office@londonfriend.org.uk