The Family Support service offers FREE counselling, support and advice to all family members whatever their age or sexuality. The service is designed to help
- Lesbian and gay parents
- Heterosexual / Bisexual/ Trans parents
- Lesbian and gay men who are either thinking of having children or wish to adopt or who have already done so
The service also offers FREE couple counselling as well as support groups for people who want to address their concerns about their relationship or family issues.
In order to support those people who are not able to come to our service we also provide a FREE counselling helpline
Support for children, including adult children of lgbt parents
Did you grow up with the feeling that how you turned out mattered more than just to your own parents? At PACE we are extending our support to children/adult children of lgbt parents. If you are a child of lgbt parents, please get in touch with us. We would value your input as we develop this service. Please email Jo Beecham at jbeecham@pace.dircon.co.uk or call 020 7700 1323 for further information.
Lesbian and gay parenting
Parenting can be very challenging. Lesbian and gay parents may have added stresses and tensions which may contribute to feelings of isolation and vulnerability.
This 12-week support group is an opportunity to share and explore your experiences with other parents. It is also open to prospective parents.
Dates: Commencing spring 2008
Time: 7pm – 9pm
The group is free to join and led by an experienced facilitator
To find out more or book a place please call Jo Beecham on 020 7700 1323 or email jbeecham@pace.dircon.co.uk
Family Support Helpline
The Helpline is part of the Family Service at Pace and offers email and phone support to anyone living in the UK who is dealing with issues related to being lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans and being in relationships and/or families.
These might include: coming out, relationship issues or difficulties, family dynamics, gay parenting and support for heterosexual parents with LGBT children.
We think it will be of particular value to those unable to travel or who live in areas of the country where there may be little in the way of lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans support services.
We are able to offer:
-Ad hoc telephone support
-Structured Telephone Counselling, of up to 6 weekly 30 minute sessions
-Ad hoc email support
-A more in depth email dialogue
We are not able to offer an emergency service.
To contact the Helpline:
Email: pacehelpline@hotmail.co.uk
Phone: 0808 1807 223 (Mon 9:30am-12:30pm and Thurs 3:30pm-6:30pm)
