Sexuality
Everyone is entitled to their own sexuality without being judged, isolated, or bullied. Whether someone is heterosexual (straight) and attracted to the opposite sex, homosexual (gay, lesbian) and attracted to the same sex, or bisexual and attracted to both sexes, each individual is entitled to express their own sexuality without fear of discrimination.
Sometimes people may feel insecure or confused about their sexual orientation. They may feel that they are isolated and unsupported. This feeling can sometimes be exacerbated because unfortunately, there is still stigma against people who are LGBTI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, plus). Having a good support network through your friends and family can help but some people may not be ready to express their sexuality to people that they know just yet.
No one should feel alone because of their sexuality. There are support organisations in Ireland that can offer one-to-one counselling, support groups, and confidential helplines.
If you are LGBTI+ and require support, get in touch with our dedicated LGBTI+ Sexual Health Advisor Aaron at aaron@sexualhealthcentre.com or ring our centre on 021 427 6676.
Other available support services:
L.I.N.C ( Lesbians In Cork)
LINC aims to improve the quality of life, health and well-being of all women who identify as lesbian or bisexual in Ireland.
Address: 11 White Street, Cork
Phone: 021 480 8600
Email: info@linc.ie
Gay Project
The mission of the Gay Project is to ensure that gay, bisexual, men who have sex with men (MSM), queer and trans men are enabled to participate fully in Ireland’s social, economic, cultural, political and artistic life.
Address: Sawmill St, Ballintemple, Cork, T12 CX32
Phone: 021 4300 430
Email: info@gayproject.ie
Facebook: facebook.com/GayProjectIRL
Gay Switchboard Ireland
Gay Switchboard Ireland is Ireland’s longest running support service for the LGBT+ community. LGBT+ volunteers are available 7 days a week on phone, email and online chat to offer confidential listening, support and information. Monday to Friday: 6:30pm – 9pm, Saturday and Sunday: 2pm – 5pm,
Address: Outhouse, 105 Capel St, Dublin 1.
Email: ask@theswitchboard.ie
Telephone: 01 872 1055
LGBTI+ Helpline
LGBTI+ volunteers are available 7 days a week on phone and online chat to offer confidential listening, support and information. Available Monday – Thursday (6.30pm – 10pm), Friday (4pm-10pm), Saturday and Sunday (4pm-6pm).
Telephone: 1890 929 539
Online Chat: www.lgbt.ie
BelongTo Youth Services
BeLonG To Youth Services is the national organisation supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI+) young people in Ireland.
Address: Parliament House, 13 Parliament Street, Dublin 2.
Telephone: 01 670 6223
Cork - Support Specialists
Skibbereen Cork
Cliodhna Ryan - Counsellor
Telephone: 087 792 1316
Email: cliodhnamaryryan@gmail.com
Bantry Cork
Anneke Ten-Brinke - Counsellor
Telephone: 027 56911 / 083 4400 259
Website www.counsellingwestcork.com
Ballincollig Cork
Siobhan Foy - Counsellor
Telephone: 087 230 3429
Email: siobhanbor5@gmail.com
Mallow Cork
Anne O'Malley - Psychotherapist
Telephone: 087 613 3174
Email: omalleyanne@yahoo.ie
Cork City
Tom Sheehan - Psychotherapist
Telephone: 087 816 9749
Email: tomsheehan@tasheehan.ie
Cork (Online Only)
Martin Grogan - Psychotherapist
Telephone: 087 124 7123
Transgender Experience: Yes
If you require our support or more information, don’t hesitate to ring our helpline on 021 427 6676 or drop-in!