MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGBTQIA+ people experiencing mental health issues. It offers recovery-based peer and staff support.

Each session involves a guided relaxation or mindfulness exercise, time to share experiences and concerns, followed by discussion workshops based on group members’ requests.

Discussions cover a diverse range of topics, for example:

  • Coming out to friends and family;
  • Developing self-compassion and building self-esteem;
  • Managing anxiety;
  • Mental health conditions;
  • Recovery-based coping skills – like helpful ways of thinking, relaxation and mindfulness.

Take a look to see where we deliver support for Dorset’s LGBTQIA+ communities.

Details

Start:

Thursdays | 2pm

End:

Thursdays | 4pm

Cost:

Suggested donation: £3 per session

Event Category:

Group Session

Organiser:

Dorset Mind

Email:

Contact us here

Case Study Young Person

The MindOut group goes from strength to strength. Through the creative activities I have been able to explore many of my mental health issues. It is a safe LGBTQ space and I would highly recommend this service.

– LGBTQIA+ MindOut Feedback, 2022

I’ve been given amazing support over all kinds of issues that was pragmatic, bearable and never dismissive. I’ve taken away ideas for actions to move forward which have helped me when I feel stuck in my emotions.

– LGBTQIA+ MindOut Feedback, 2022

The group and staff are very caring and explain things in a way I can understand. This is important as I have Asperger’s. Definitely recommend the group to anyone and grateful to be in it.

– LGBTQIA+ MindOut Feedback, 2022

LGBTQIA+ Resources

Information about mental health support for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, or asexual (LGBTQIA+).

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