Gender and Relationship Diversity
Open Minds is a counselling service in Doncaster who often support children, young people and adults who are trans or gender non-conforming.
We are trying to find out what under 18s in Doncaster would like to see in terms of support around their developing gender identity and gender expression.
We are particularly interested in the ways in which gender non-conforming young people may need different support, and want to find out as much as we can in order to work out what support young people:
1) need / want
2) would be willing or able to access
3) would struggle to access, for example if their parents don't know their true gender identity
If you are under 18 (or able to complete the form with your child) please fill in our research form so that we can try to bring positive changes to Doncaster for LGTQ kids.
We know there is a lack of support for children who are gender non-conforming, but have done our best to find sources of support and include them here:
LGBTQEnquiries@doncaster.gov.uk - LGBT Youth Hub Doncaster
Gender Identity Development Service - GIDS
Gender & identity: kids & teens | Raising Children Network
Homepage - Mermaids (mermaidsuk.org.uk)
Supporting Trans Young People (stonewall.org.uk)
Transgender Help and Support » Doncaster Pride
Clinics and resources for trans and non-binary people | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)
Trans Unite | Find a Transgender Support Group in Your Area
TransBarnsley | Barnsley | Facebook
The Beaumont Society | Help and support for the transgendered community
Youth Groups | Gendered Intelligence
SAYiT (Sheena Amos Youth Trust) | LGBTQ+ Youth Charity | Sheffield, England
Support for mental health for children in general:
Get Support | Childline 0800 1111
Young people | Emotional health resources | Mental health | Samaritans
How to Help Children Suffering From Depression & Anxiety | NSPCC
Suicide - Voices in The Middle - For Young People When Parents Split Up
Suicidal thoughts | Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) (thecalmzone.net)
Suicidal Feelings | Help And Advice For Young People | YoungMinds
Useful contacts - 11-18 year old's mental health - Mind
Open Minds Counselling Services www.counsellingdoncaster.com
Open Minds is proud to be a member of the Gender Positive Alliance - www.mygpa.org