Dec 12, 2016
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Emma McCluskey as our new Training and Information Coordinator. Emma has worked with Childline for the past 10 years delivering training and support to volunteers in her roles as National Training Manager and...
Dec 2, 2016
Learn about the LGBT Connaught guide to services and supports and download a copy below. The LGBT Helpline has launched a guide booklet to LGBT services and supports in the Connaught region. The guide is aimed at GPs and mental health professionals in Mayo,...
Nov 25, 2016
While the majority of research into domestic violence in intimate relationships looks at the experience of abuse perpetrated by men. Lynne Cahill’s study explores domestic violence and abuse within same-sex female relationships. Read on to learn about her...
Nov 14, 2016
This week, 14th – 18th November, is Stand Up Awareness Week Against LGBT Bullying. This marks the seventh year since BeLonGTo, the national organisation for LGBT youth, started this campaign for LGBT safe and supportive schools. Stand Up! LGBT Bullying...
Nov 11, 2016
“I am keenly aware of the challenges and the difficulties faced by LGBT Young People in our country. Marriage Equality lifted our spirits and transformed family life, but for many of our young brothers and sisters discrimination, bullying and even hate are an...
Nov 8, 2016
In honor of Intersex Day of Remembrance on November 8 and Intersex Awareness Day on October 26, the LGBT Helpline draws attention to some of the issues faced by the intersex community and highlights some excellent resources created by intersex activists to explain...
Nov 1, 2016
Dil Wickremasinghe of Newstalk, Stephen Burke of the LGBT Helpline, Odhrán Allen of GLEN (Gay Lesbian Equality Network) and Adam Brannigan discuss coming out and LGBT support resources. Listen to our podcast on Newstalks Global Village from Saturday 22nd Of...
Oct 30, 2016
From the 24th- 30th October, Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) hosts TRANSforming Lives – their first National Trans Mental Health Week. As part of this week we have a few members of our community tell there stories and experience of being Trans in Ireland....
Oct 29, 2016
From the 24th- 30th October, Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) hosts TRANSforming Lives – their first National Trans Mental Health Week. As part of this week we have a few members of our community tell there stories and experience of being Trans in Ireland....
Oct 28, 2016
The negative people in my life still like to call my transition from female to male a ‘life style choice’ which is wording to believe that this path I have taken to drastically improve my life and mental state was indeed that, a choice. Acceptance is Key Harry...