Switchboard

Switchboard is a charity for LGBTQ people looking for community, support or information. We connect people and support them directly through specially developed Switchboard services or link them to other specialist organisations. Set up in 1975 Switchboard has been listening to, informing and supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people in Brighton & Hove and beyond. Originally a helpline, we have developed additional services and now offer much more.

Switchboard is a charity for LGBTQ people looking for community, support or information. We connect people and support them directly through specially developed Switchboard services or link them to other specialist organisations.

Set up in 1975 Switchboard has been listening to, informing and supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people in Brighton & Hove and beyond.

Originally a helpline, we have developed additional services and now offer much more, such as:

  • Grief Encounters- bereavement peer support group
  • Health and Inclusion Project
  • Helpline
  • LGBTQ Disability Project
  • Older LGBTQ Project
  • Dementia or concerns about memory loss
  • Training for dementia professionals
  • The Rainbow Cafe
  • Trans Support

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