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In this section of our website you can find links and downloads to information on a range of issue that are of concern to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.  

About LGBT Helpline Ireland

The LGBT Helpline is a non-judgmental and confidential service providing listening, support and information to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, their family and friends, and to those who are questioning if they might be LGBT. The National LGBT Helpline service is provided by a network of trained volunteers from a number of local LGBT helplines.

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Coming Out

Coming out is the process of discovering that you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender and then telling others. If you call the LGBT Helpline, our volunteers are trained to listen and provide support to people who are coming out and to those who are questioning if they might be lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.

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Family & Friends

The family and friends of people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender may also need support and information. LGBT Helpline volunteers are trained to listen and provide support to the family and friends of LGBT people. This includes the spouses/partners and children of people in heterosexual relationships who come out.

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Harrassment and Violence

Homophobic or transphobic harassment and violence against LGBT people are crimes and if you are the victim of such a crime you can report it to An Garda Síochána. If you call the LGBT Helpline, our volunteers will listen and provide you with support if you have been the victim of a homophobic or transphobic crime.

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Lesbian or Gay Parents

Many lesbians and gay men are already parents and many wish to be parents, whether through fostering, adoption, donor insemination or surrogacy. This section will point you to information on parenting for LGBT people. LGBT Helpline volunteers are trained to listen and provide support to gay and lesbian parents.

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LGBT Support Services

There are many services around the country who have a lot of experience providing support to LGBT people and their family and friends. If you call the LGBT Helpline, our volunteers are trained to listen and provide support. They can also signpost you to other support services that can provide the support you may need.

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Mental Health

Our mental health is just as important to our well-being as our phyiscal health. Stress and isolation can damage our mental health and we all need support during tough times. Talking to others about your problems is good for your mental health and can help you identify solutions. If you call the LGBT Helpline, our volunteers are trained to listen to you and provide you with support. They won't tell you what to do but if you wish they can signpost you to mental health support services.

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Older LGBT People

While Ireland is now becoming much more inclusive of LGBT people, older LGBT people grew up in a time when being gay was criminalized and pathologised. Despite this, many older LGBT people developed huge resilience and strength of spirit. However, older LGBT people can face specific challenges and have certain fears as they age.

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Sexual Health

Sexual health is an important part of our overall well-being. It is common for people to have questions and concerns about their sexual health and safer-sex practices. It can really help to talk to someone about these even though it might feel a bit awkward at first. If you call the LGBT Helpline, our volunteers are trained to listen to you and provide support and information. If you wish, they can also signpost you to sexual health information and services.

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What Is LGBT?

LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and along with heterosexual they describe people's sexual orientation or gender identity. These terms are explained in more detail here.

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