LGBT+ FAMILIES

Supporting LGBT+ families

LGBT+ Family Days

Family life isn’t always easy. Sometimes we could all benefit from connecting with others in similar situations to ourselves but this can be tough when you’re in a minority. We can help you make connections with other LGBT+ families. (An LGBT+ family may contain one or more parents who identify as LGBT+ and/or one or more children who identify as LGBT+).

 

Our Family Pride Events are simply about finding each other, having some fun, and boosting parent and child confidence. Parents and carers can have time together. Children and young people can have time together. Or you can just have a cuppa and soak up the atmosphere.

Further Family Support

If your family needs a bit more support, our LGBT+ practitioners can work with all members of a family and talk through concerns you might have. We aim to get family members talking to each other and working together to help home life feel a bit easier.

To access this support or simply to find out more, follow the links below.

Positive Relationships Handbook

Intercom is happy to have created our ‘Positive Relationships‘ handbook for parents of LGBT+ young people.

 

It might be that your child has recently come out to you as LGBT+ and you’re unsure how to handle the situation, or you might have known for a while and there are some more difficulties that have arisen recently. The journey can present new challenges, but it also offers an opportunity for deeper understanding, empathy, and connection. As parents, it’s natural to have questions, concerns, and differing opinions on how to navigate this experience. However, the way you handle these moments can make all the difference in your child’s wellbeing and your relationship with them.

 

This booklet is designed to help navigate some of these situations and help resolve conflict. Whether you are navigating your own feelings about your child’s sexual orientation or gender identity, or learning how to support them through their unique experiences, the goal is to foster healthy, open communication and mutual respect.

You can download the booklet by clicking here

Call our helpline

Getting you some help starts with a simple conversation. Chat confidentially with one of our friendly helpline staff. 

9:00 - 4:00 pm (Mon to Fri)

You can self-refer for our services, or someone else can refer you on your behalf.