@switchboardlgbt

class="content__text" #KokomoCity is a new documentary from award-winning Director D. Smith that offers a vital perspective into the often silenced world of black trans sex workers. Some of our volunteers were given a sneak preview of the film and were raving about it! The film is in cinemas this Friday, 4 August. @dogwoof And, as always, if you wish to discuss any of the themes touched upon in this film you can reach out to Switchboard, every day from 10am - 10pm.

August 02, 2023

class="content__text" Our volunteers had a fabulous weekend @belfastpride 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 ✨ We loved being in Northern Ireland and chatting with folks about the Switchboard service, which is available throughout the whole of the UK.

July 31, 2023

class="content__text" The incredible @cruisetheplay is back with a run in Manchester that began this weekend and runs until the 12th of August at HOME Theatre. Cruise is the Olivier-nominated play written and performed by @1JackHolden , a former Switchboard volunteer! The play tells the story of Michael, who is diagnosed with HIV in 1984 and is told he’ll have four years to live – at most. On the last night of his four-year countdown, Michael decides to go out with a bang. He says his goodbyes, dances, sings and says yes to everything and everyone… and then survives. Cruise is a true celebration of queer culture. A kaleidoscopic musical and spoken word tribute to the veterans of the AIDs crisis with an irresistible 80s soundtrack. Cruise will make you laugh, cry, and inspire you to live every day as if it’s your last. You can book tickets now at cruisetheplay.co.uk

July 27, 2023

class="content__text" Our volunteers all identify as LGBTQIA+ and are here to talk about whatever is on your mind with regard to sexuality, gender identity, coming out, relationships, sex, mental health and more. If you need a confidential, non-judgmental and non-directive space to sort through what you're going through you can reach out to our volunteers anytime between 10am-10 pm any day of the week over the phone, instant message or email. Someone is here to listen to you. Feeling heard matters. #lgbtq #lgbtqsupportline #lgbtqhelpline #lgbtqsupport #lgbtqhelp #lgbtqia #lgbtplus

July 27, 2023

class="content__text" Our volunteers have been up and down the country these past few weekends, meeting so many of you at @bristolpride , @sparkle.weekend in Manchester, @transpridebrighton and @croydonpride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🎉 This weekend, we're headed up to Newcastle for @northernprideuk ! Can't wait to see you there 💖

July 27, 2023

class="content__text" Happy #InternationalDragDay 💃 🕺 Drag stands tall as a symbol of liberation, courage, and sheer artistic brilliance. On this International Drag Day, we celebrate the transformative power of drag and show our support for the incredible drag artists who have faced so much undeserved backlash in recent months. To all the Drag artists, we stand with and celebrate all of the ways that you fearlessly push boundaries, challenge conventions, and dismantle stereotypes. 🪩 ✊

July 20, 2023

class="content__text" Today is #NonBinaryPeoplesDay 💜💛🖤🤍 Natasha (they/them), shares their story of coming out and why Non-Binary visibility is so important! #NonBinaryVisibilityWeek #NonBinary #NonBinaryVisibility

July 20, 2023

class="content__text" Today is #NonBinaryPeoplesDay 💜💛🖤🤍 Scrappy (they/them), shares their story of embracing their identity as Non-Binary, what that has been like in London and at Switchboard versus in their home country of The Czech Republic and what #NonBinaryVisibilityWeek means to them.

July 20, 2023

class="content__text" This #NonBinaryAwarenessWeek we are sharing 4 top tips you can implement right now to create safer more inclusive spaces for the Non-Binary folks around you. If a friend or family member has come out as Non-Binary and you want to explore how you can best support them but maybe aren't sure what questions to ask or how to ask them, you can always speak to our volunteers who are happy to provide information and support you in that process. Our volunteers are available to talk with you every day from 10am - 10pm. ☎️: 0800 0119 100 💬: switchboard.lgbt 📧: [email protected]

July 13, 2023

class="content__text" We had a fabulous time with @uggineurope chatting about creating safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ people and how Switchboard provides that safe space for our community here in the UK. We also got to hear from @mag_jeunes_lgbt about the important work they do supporting young LGBTQIA+ people in France. Thanks, Ugg, for having these important conversations 💛 #UGGPride #FeelHeard COLLAB W/ @switchboardlgbt & @mag_jeunes_lgbt

July 13, 2023

class="content__text" Happy #NonBinaryAwarenessWeek 💜💛🖤🤍 Non-Binary is an umbrella term for all sorts of gender identities that exist beyond the binary. This means that there is no one way to be Non-Binary! Discovering your identity as Non-Binary can be incredibly liberating, but it may also come with questions as well as some uncertainty while you're working things out. From exploring your gender expression, to what pronouns you want to use, to looking into gender-affirming healthcare, there may be lots on your mind. If you are exploring your gender identity or have questions about being Non-Binary, our volunteers are here to chat. We are available every day from 10am - 10pm. ☎️: 0800 0119 100 💬: switchboard.lgbt 📧: [email protected]

July 13, 2023

class="content__text" There are two fake Instagram accounts currently attempting to impersonate Switchboard. These are not our official account. If you have received a DM claiming to be from Switchboard, please report that account and disregard the message. Everyone who can help report these accounts will make a difference in getting them taken down, so please help us report them. ❤️🩷🧡💛💚💙🩵💜🤎🖤🩶🤍

July 13, 2023