Proud Baggies
Proud Baggies is the Official West Bromwich Albion Supporters’ Group for all LGBTQ+ fans, their families, friends and allies, who provide space and time together through football training sessions and LGBTQ+ & Allies Football team
Millennium Centre, Friar Park – LGBTQ+ Peer Network
The Active LGBTQ+ project delivers physical activities for LGBTQ+ individuals of any age who live in Sandwell. The activities will be flexible, to meet the needs of the LGBTQ+ individuals, ensuring that there is every opportunity for all to take part in the project, and fostering social connections. The project will carry out the following
Dorothy Parkes Centre – Rainbow Health and Wellness
The Rainbow Health & Wellness project aims to improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of the Sandwell LGBTQ+ community by support, social connections, and mental health awareness. The project also aims to create a community-led initiative to address specific health challenges, reduce social isolation, and empower participants to access essential services. This project
Crossroads Caring for Carers – LGBTQ+ Support Service
The Crossroads LGBTQ+ Support Service delivers mental and physical health support and activities to people from the LGBTQ+ community aged 18+. They host a free support group every other Saturday, 11am – 2pm
NHS 111
Specially trained mental health staff will speak to you, discuss your urgent needs, and assess the best way to support you depending on your symptoms
Samaritans
Call, email and write a letter for free (no postage required!). There is also a free Samaritans self-help app. We provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or have suicidal thoughts. This is for any age
NHS Mental Health Services
Call for free and you can get advice through their website. If you go through the 111 website above and answer the questions, someone will call you back. They assist people of all ages to find the best place to get help if you cannot contact your GP during the day, or when your GP