SHAC services
At Brighton & Hove Sexual Health & Contraception Service (SHAC), we provide free, confidential sexual health and contraception care for everyone – whatever your sexuality or gender identity. We are proud to be an inclusive, LGBTQ+-affirming service. Alongside our fully inclusive general clinics, we also offer specialist services including Clinic M and Clinic T which provide additional tailored support.
Clinic M
Who this service is for:
Clinic M is for any men who have sex with men.
What this service offers:
Our staff are here to help with any questions about your sexual health, and offer referrals to local support services (including Chemsex support).
How to contact this service:
Phone: 01273 523388
Clinic T
Who this service is for:
Clinic T is for anyone who identifies as trans, non binary or gender questioning.
What this service offers:
A safe, trans affirming space. Our staff are here to help with any questions about your sexual health, and to offer social support and signposting to local partner support organisations.
How to contact this service:
Phone: 01273 523388
Support available in Brighton and Hove
Allsorts Youth Project
Who this service is for:
LGBTQ+ youth service for Under 26’s, their parents and carers.
What this service offers:
Youth clubs, 1 to 1 support, parent and carer support.
How to contact this service:
Self refer via the website or email:
Youth Services – [email protected]
Parents & Carers Services – [email protected]
Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard
Who this service is for:
Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard is for anyone who is or thinks they may be LGBTQ+ and needs someone to talk to.
What this service offers:
Phoneline, email and chat support, as well as signposting to local services and social groups.
How to contact this service:
Phone: 01273 204050
Email: [email protected]
Brighton Rainbow Families
Who this service is for:
Brighton Rainbow Families supports LGBTQ+ parents, prospective parents, and their children.
What this service offers:
Social groups, advice, and community activities for LGBTQ+ families.
How to contact this service:
Website contact form: https://www.rainbowfamilies.org.uk
The Clare Project
Who this service is for:
Trans, non-binary and intersex adults in Sussex.
What this service offers:
In person and online groupwork and social drop in sessions, 1:1 emotional and practical peer support.
How to contact this service:
Phone or text: 07464229395
Email: [email protected]
MindOut
Who this service is for:
MindOut is a mental health service run by and for LBGTQ people aged 18+ in Sussex.
What this service offers:
Online support, counselling, peer support, peer mentoring, advocacy, suicide prevention.
How to contact this service:
Phone: 0300 729855
Email: [email protected]
Older & Out
Who this service is for:
Older & Out is for LGBTQUI+ people aged 50+ in Brighton & Hove.
What this service offers:
Social groups, activities and peer support for older LGBTQ+ adults.
How to contact this service:
Email: [email protected]
Rainbow Hub
Who this service is for:
Rainbow Hub provides support and information for LGBTQ+ people across Brighton & Hove.
What this service offers:
Community advice, information on local groups and services, and connection to social networks.
How to contact this service:
Website contact form: https://www.rainbowhub.org.uk
National support services
Galop
Who this service is for:
Galop provides support for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced hate crime, domestic abuse or sexual violence.
What this service offers:
A national helpline offering emotional support, practical advice, advocacy and signposting for survivors.
How to contact this service:
Phone (helpline): 0800 999 5428
Email: [email protected]
LGBT Foundation
Who this service is for:
LGBT Foundation offers support to LGBTQ+ people of all ages and identities throughout the UK.
What this service offers:
A national helpline, wellbeing support, information on mental health, community safety, sexual health, peer support, advocacy and advice services.
How to contact this service:
Phone: 0345 330 3030
Email: [email protected]
Switchboard
Who this service is for:
Anyone who is or thinks they may be LGBTQIA+ who needs support or someone to talk to.
What this service offers:
A confidential helpline, email and chat service.
How to contact this service:
Phone: 08000119100
Email: [email protected]