Wexford LGBT+ Youth Support works with young LGBT+ people up to age 24 and is based in Francis Street, Wexford. It is currently integrated within the Cloister Senior Drop-in on a Thursday evening from 17:30-20:00. We have a qualified, dynamic team of youth workers present with a specific LGBT+ Project Worker and the group runs a comprehensive list of programmes including (but not limited to);
Coming out; Sexual Health and Sexual Awareness; Staying safe online; Drugs and Alcohol use utilising a harm reduction approach; LGBT+ History; Education on other less known sexual orientations, gender identities and how to support someone who may be struggling with any of the above; Support and Guidance on LGBT+ Bullying and coping mechanisms/ building resilience in relation to this; Arts and Crafts Modules; Mental health awareness; Personal Development and Empowerment led initiatives. All programmes and supports aim to enable each young person to realise and reach their full potential, empowering them to take control of their own lives and learn life-long, transferable skills. Primarily, however, the main objective of the group is to offer a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space for young LGBT+ people to meet other people, where they are free to express themselves in a supportive environment. No appointment needed to attend, new faces always welcome!
1:1 support is also available and can be made by appointment with Emma. This is available for any young person who may be apprehensive about coming to the group for the first time, or people who may need support on a range of LGBT+ issues. For anyone that may be interested, contact Emma on emma.whitty@fdys.ie or call 053 9123262. Coming out or being part of the LGBT+ Community can be daunting to come to terms with, but help and support is available and our doors are always open for any young person who needs to talk. And remember, if you need are interested in coming to a safe, fun and supportive space but feel apprehensive, you can bring a friend of family member with you to help settle in or you can meet the team beforehand on your own if needed.
See our LGBT+ section of the website, where relevant and up-to date information is available regarding the LGBT+ Community, and where you will find a list of support services nationwide:
Referrals taken: Yes, by e-mailing emma.whitty@fdys.ie or calling 053 9123262 (Monday-Thursday). Referrals taken by parents, guardians, other organisations/ agencies, teachers/ schools, self-referrals etc…
1:1 Support available: Yes, by appointment
LGBT+ Worker: Emma Whitty
Group Times: Every Thursday- 17:30- 20:00
Contact: emma.whitty@fdys.ie/ 053 9123262