Lesbian Line Cornwall
Helpline for women who are, or who think they may be, bisexual or lesbian.
Geography: Cornwall and the Far Southwest
Age Range: All ages
Gender: Women
Status/Affiliation: An independent organisation.
Brief Description of Project:
Helpline offering support and information to women who are, or who think they may be, bisexual or lesbian. Also offers: a newsletter with contact details and where to go to meet others, articles and information on other organisations that may be of help.
Services Offered:
Helpline 01736 754225 on Thursdays 8.30-10.30pm. If urgent leave details.
Newsletter with helpful articles, information and contacts.
Befriending - meetings for informal chats.
Introductions; Can accompany people to a venue and introduce them to others.
Lesbian Line Website.
Further Comments:
Cornwall Lesbian Line was set up by a group of women in 1989 and was the first Lesbian Line in Cornwall. Its aim was, and still is, to bring the lesbian community together, to offer support to lesbians, especially those who are just 'coming-out', or who live in isolated areas. It also provides information about where to go to meet other women, and occasionally to just offer a friendly ear. If we can't help, we have a list of lesbian/lesbian friendly professionals (such as counsellors, solicitors, doctors etc.) that we can refer callers to.
We also offer a befriending service where two line members meet up with a caller for an informal coffee and a chat. We can also arrange to meet in order to escort someone into a venue if they'd rather not go into it on their own. The women who answer the phone are lesbians of all ages, walks of life etc. who are positive about their sexuality. They are not professionally trained, but are able to draw on their own experiences to help others.
Cornwall Lesbian Line and the Newsletter, Outback, are non-profit making and are run by volunteers. All names are kept strictly confidential. The project is EEFO kitemarked.
QA review by WCHLC?
Reviewing currently in progress.
Contact Details:
Kate de Wreede
Secretary/Editor
PO Box 41
Penzance Cornwall
TR18 2XY
01736 754225
outbackcornwall@yahoo.co.uk
www.outback.org.uk
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