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Barnardos Young People & Families Team - LGBTQ Youth Support Services

What we do

Providing individual holistic support and group engagement for LGBTQ young people aged 15-25. The BASE offers a safe space to meet with peers and be part of a range of social activities on a weekly basis at the Centre. We work collaboratively with a range of supportive partners including schools, North Tyneside Council Children Services, Health services/professionals, voluntary sector together with parents/carers. New pilot project in 2022 for young adult LGBTQ+ young people to support move on from young peoples services.

We can help with

    Mental health

  • Services supporting children and young people's emotional health and wellbeing. We have centres where children and young people can visit and have a trained worker they can trust and talk to. We help them build their confidence and get to the root of their difficulties.
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  • Youth services

  • Supports individuals and groups, for example young people identifying as LGBTQ, in personal development and developing the skills to make positive life choices. 
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  • Sexual health

  • Providing access to condom distribution, pregnancy testing, sexual health advice and guidance. Offering therapeutic work with victims of sexual abuse and supporting parents and carers.
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