Pride in Mind

Service Status: OPEN to new referrals

About the service

It is a 6-week mental health support group to support young people who identify as LGBTQ+. 

The group is designed to offer mental health support to young people to develop confidence, share experiences, and provide support for managing the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community offering an opportunity to connect with and learn from others unique experiences. 

Who is it for? 

The group will support young people aged 12-18 yrs, who identify as LGBTQ+ and are experiencing mental health challenges. 

When is it?

5 separate groups will run throughout 2025 

Group 1:
9th January - 13th February 2025 
Thursdays 4.30-6:30pm

Group 2:
6^th March – 10^th April 2025 
Thursdays 4.30-6:30pm

Where is it?

York Mind, Highcliffe House
Highcliffe Court
Clifton
York
YO30 6BP.

How do I access support?

Places on all of these groups will be allocated on a first come first serve basis through submitting a referral form. 

Young people themselves are welcome to make referrals as well as parents, carers or other professionals on their behalf. For young people under 16, we encourage that you seek consent from parents/carers where possible.

Please make referrals by the 28^th February for Group 2. Other group dates will be advertised via our website, so please keep an eye out! 

If you would like to refer then please fill out this referral form and send it to prideinmind@yorkmind.org.uk 

If you have any questions about the group, please contact sam.armstrong@yorkmind.org.uk  

Other LGBTQ+ support

In York: 

• York LGBT Forum have information: https://www.yorklgbtforum.org.uk/ and events: https://www.meetup.com/york-lgbt-forum/   
• Yorkshire MESMAC has information on coming out: https://www.mesmac.co.uk/resources/lgbt-youth/coming-out-stories  

Online: 

• Stonewall is a charity with lots of history and resources: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/  
• Childline has a page on gender identity: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/sexual-identity/gender-identity/  
• You can contact the National LGBTQIA+ Support Line: https://switchboard.lgbt/  
• Albert Kennedy Trust – supports young LGBTIQ+ people aged 16 to 25. 
• Gendered Intelligence – a trans-led charity that works to increase the quality of trans people’s lives, especially those under the age of 25. 
• Imaan – supports LGBTIQ+ Muslims and provides an online forum where people can share experiences and ask for help.