Coming out and sexuality

Coming out information and support

Wherever you are in the process of coming out and whatever age you might be, from school age to retirement age, there are plenty of people and organisations to help make this process easier for you. They can provide support, information, advice, or just a listening ear.

FFLAG (Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) offers support and advice to lesbian, gay and bisexual people, and their friends and relatives. They run local groups and have produced guidance aimed at both parents and their offspring. Call their help line (01454 852 418), or visit their website at www.fflag.org.uk

The D'Arcy Lainey Foundation (DALAFO) is a nationwide organisation supporting lesbian, gay and bisexual parents, and can advise those who are in the process of coming out. They can be contacted on 08701 273274, or via their website at www.dalafo.co.uk

To find out what lesbian, gay and bisexual support, advice and social groups are operating in your area, call the Lesbian & Gay Switchboard (020 7837 7324), or visit www.queery.org.uk

Remember, if you come out at work and find you are being discriminated against because of your sexual orientation, you are protected by the law. Go to www.stonewall.org.uk for more information.

This article was reproduced with kind permission of Stonewall. For more information on gay and lesbian issues, visit www.stonewall.org.uk