1 in 5 of us have tried to commit suicide

Young LGBs represent 30% of all completed suicides and many more experience suicidal thoughts. Feelings of isolation, family and peer pressures, ’not fitting in’ and internal homophobia can all contribute to a sense of hopelessness and isolation.

1 in 5 of us have tried to commit suicide

“Some mornings I wake up and I’m just overwhelmed by feelings of self-hate. I just couldn’t go and talk about this with anybody else “
Client
LGF Face2Face Counselling
  • In 2006/07 through our telephone Helpline and email support service, over 3,000 people were able to talk through their worries and concerns with a trained advisor.
  • We provided 790 hours of counselling, helping to improve the mental health of LGB people across Greater Manchester and into the NorthWest.
  • During 1,808 visits to groupwork sessions, people were able to explore coming out,meet others and gain vital support and information in a safe and supportive environment.
  • 791 people received training from the LGF, enabling them to develop skills and promote their own health and wellbeing.