Contacts and Support

Wellington Gay and Lesbian Helpline

Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Trust (MSSAT)

Still today the stories of males who have suffered sexual abuse is not something we talk about, perhaps especially if those males have been sexually violated by a female.

There is help available for males and talking about it is a strength not a weakness. Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Trust (MSSAT) is an agency for male survivors by male survivors.

Marlborough Gay, Lesbian and Friends Support

Offers contacts for peer support, social opportunities and community advocacy in Marlborough for Marlborough's GBL&T community. It is an initiative of the Marlborough Hospital Board Public Health Service.

Parents of Gays - Nelson

Support for parents and families of gays, bisexuals and lesbians.

Provides caring and understanding support for parents and families. Not affilliated to any group, but are parents themselves.

PFLAG South Inc

PFLAG South Inc is the Dunedin branch of an international organization that supports and promotes the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, takaatapui, fa'afafine and intersex people and their families and friends.

SUPPORT

PFLAG offers friendship and support based on our collective experience. We have walked this road together and can help you on your journey be it toward acceptance and love of yourself, of a friend or of a member of your family.

PFLAG support is always accessible through our help-line or by email. If you prefer we are happy to arrange a discrete meeting with you to discuss your concerns.

If you are seeking professional help about related issues we can usually suggest the appropriate person or organization you should contact.

WEBSITE

Our website www.pflag.org.nz can provide you with much information and useful resources including pamphlets on topics such as;

• FAQS About Homosexuality
• When You Think You Might Be Bisexual or Lesbian or Gay
• Coming Out To Your Parents
• Someone In My Class Is Gay…

There are stories, recommended reading, articles about religious issues and links to many websites that provide helpful information.

Same-Difference Youth Group

A Dunedin support and social activities group for people aged 20 and under who identify themselves as queer or who are questioning their sexual orientation, gender identity or sex.

Same-Difference Coffee group

Meets every 3rd Friday of every month - 5.30-7.30 at a local Dunedin Café

Same-Difference Structured Group

A place to talk about queer issues in a safe and private space. Meets on the 1st Friday of every month - 5.30-7.30

For more info on the groups txt: 027 496 8847 (027 4 YOUTHS) or email: enquiries@pflag.org.nz

PFlag Central - Palmerston North

PFlag Central - is the Palmerston North branch of an international organization that supports and promotes the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, takaatapui, fa'afafine and intersex people and their families and friends.

We provide a caring place for parents, families and friends where you can come and share any difficulties, and receive support from each other as you begin to understand and accept the family member you love. All discussions are confidential - if you don't want to talk - just listen that's fine too.

Meetings are held every six weeks or so - to find out next meeting date email.

The next support meeting which will be held on 19th October 2011 at AS@U Building UCOL 137 Queen St Palmerston North - from 6.30pm - 8pm

Q Marlborough

Q Marlborough is a smoke-alcohol-drug free social support group for queer, questioning, curious, coming out and straight youth under the age of 27 (parents also welcome). Weekly meetings are held in Blenheim.

Queer is a reclaimed word that represents sexuality and gender diversity. We use it to encompass lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, intersex, asexual, fa'afafine and takataapui identities, as well as everyone in between and not sure.

School’s Out

School's Out is a support / hangout group for young people and school aged people, identifying as queer, transgender, takataapui, intersex, fa'afafine, gay, lesbian, bisexual, questioning, and their friends. We meet in Wellington city on Thursdays, 3:30-5pm

School's Out on Demand - A forum for young queer people to voice, air and express what's going on for them, the things that affect them, and the challenges they face.

Wellington Police Diversity Liason Officer

If you have an issue or question for Police, you can approach a Diversity Liason Officer as a first point of contact.

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