{"id":5617,"date":"2022-01-31T14:19:10","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T14:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/?page_id=5617"},"modified":"2022-02-11T10:15:35","modified_gmt":"2022-02-11T10:15:35","slug":"support-and-advice-for-young-people","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/index.php\/support-and-advice-for-young-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Support and Advice for Young People"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>We all need a listening ear. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a young person questioning, emerging or growing into your identity, you need to know that <strong>YOU ARE NOT ALONE.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you need support or would like to know more about LGBTQ+ issues, you will find some useful links below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/cropped-tpt_logo-300x300-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5618\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/cropped-tpt_logo-300x300-1.png 300w, http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/cropped-tpt_logo-300x300-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theproudtrust.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.theproudtrust.org\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Proud Trust is the home of LGBT+ Youth (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and other identities).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/download-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5619\" srcset=\"http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/download-1.png 225w, http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/download-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/mermaidsuk.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/mermaidsuk.org.uk\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Mermaids supports children and young people who are gender diverse, as well as their families and professionals involved in their care. They operate a number of services for young people and parents across the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"319\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/download.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5620\" srcset=\"http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/download.png 319w, http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/download-300x141.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 319px) 100vw, 319px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/switchboard.lgbt\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/switchboard.lgbt\/\">https:\/\/switchboard.lgbt\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Switchboard is an information, support and referral service for LGBT+ people and anyone considering issues around their sexuality and\/or gender identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/gi.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5621\" srcset=\"http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/gi.png 225w, http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/gi-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/genderedintelligence.co.uk\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/genderedintelligence.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/genderedintelligence.co.uk\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Gendered Intelligence runs a number of youth groups that welcome trans, nonbinary, gender variant and questioning young people. Gendered Intelligence also hosts a camping weekend and offers resources on their website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"246\" src=\"http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/stonewall_logo_2021.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5622\" srcset=\"http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/stonewall_logo_2021.png 470w, http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/stonewall_logo_2021-300x157.png 300w, http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/stonewall_logo_2021-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stonewall.org.uk\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.stonewall.org.uk\/\">https:\/\/www.stonewall.org.uk\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stonewall is one of the UK\u2019s best known LGBT+ organisations. Their &#8216;What\u2019s in My Area?&#8217; page allows you to see what LGBT+ services and community groups are local to you by putting in your postcode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/room-for-love-imagw.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5623\" width=\"289\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/room-for-love-imagw.jpg 500w, http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/room-for-love-imagw-258x300.jpg 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 289px) 100vw, 289px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akt.org.uk\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.akt.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.akt.org.uk\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>AKT supports LGBT+ young people experiencing homelessness or living in hostile environments to find safe homes, employment, education or training and to celebrate their identities in order to improve their life outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gyro.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5678\" width=\"460\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gyro.png 1000w, http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gyro-300x120.png 300w, http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gyro-768x307.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolcamhs.com\/support\/gyro-ypas\/https:\/\/www.liverpoolcamhs.com\/support\/gyro-ypas\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolcamhs.com\/support\/gyro-ypas\/https:\/\/www.liverpoolcamhs.com\/support\/gyro-ypas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.liverpoolcamhs.com\/support\/gyro-ypas\/https:\/\/www.liverpoolcamhs.com\/support\/gyro-ypas\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gyro-lgbtq-youth-ypas-gyro-is-a-collection-of-youth-groups-separated-by-age-for-young-people-who-identify-themselves-as-lesbian-gay-bisexual-or-trans-or-who-are-questioning-their-sexuality-or-gender-identity-lgbtq-they-also-have-a-sibling-group-the-trans-health-education-action-youth-which-specifically-supports-young-people-around-gender-identity\" style=\"font-size:14px\">GYRO- LGBTQ+ Youth (YPAS) GYRO is a collection of youth groups (separated by age) for young people who identify themselves as: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Trans*, or who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity (LGBTQ+). They also have a sibling group \u2018THE* (Trans* Health Education) Action Youth\u2019 which specifically supports young people around gender identity.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">If you are a child or young person in crisis, you can call the crisis care line 24 hours a day, seven days a week on&nbsp;<strong>0151 293 3577&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;but you should only present to Accident Emergency Department if you need medical treatment or are struggling to keep yourself safe in the immediate moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mateus-campos-felipe-x0tB8fltGqU-unsplash-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5703\" width=\"282\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mateus-campos-felipe-x0tB8fltGqU-unsplash-791x1024.jpg 791w, http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mateus-campos-felipe-x0tB8fltGqU-unsplash-232x300.jpg 232w, http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mateus-campos-felipe-x0tB8fltGqU-unsplash-768x994.jpg 768w, http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mateus-campos-felipe-x0tB8fltGqU-unsplash-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mateus-campos-felipe-x0tB8fltGqU-unsplash-1583x2048.jpg 1583w, http:\/\/chaplaincy.stjulies.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mateus-campos-felipe-x0tB8fltGqU-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1978w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/irenaeus.co.uk\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/irenaeus.co.uk\/\">https:\/\/irenaeus.co.uk\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Irenaeus Project is an initiative of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool to help people recognise the presence of God in their lives. Irenaeus extend an invitation to whoever you are; young, old, black, white, asylum seeker, immigrant, gay, lesbian, tearaway, rebel, stranger.<br>Whatever your situation; sick, healthy, unmarried, married, cohabiting, single parent, poor, rich, unemployed, employed, homeless, HIV\/AIDS, disabled, bereaved, widowed, lapsed Catholic, Anglican, whatever your denomination or Faith;\u00a0<strong>You are welcome!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all need a listening ear. 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